The Propane-Powered Forklift
Propane can not only grill up a tasty burger on a long Summer afternoon, it can also power your forklift. No wonder Hank Hill loved propane so much. Now, there are some differences between the propane in your grill, and your propane-powered forklift. A propane-powered forklift uses Liquid Propane (LP.) It’s actually a mix of propane and butane...
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OSHA and Your Forklift: What you need to know
Your forklift is an integral part of your operation, and you just can’t afford to operate it incorrectly or worse- in an unsafe manner. We’re here to help you navigate the rules and regulations when it comes to OSHA and your forklift. There are a lot of rules and regulations from OSHA, all of them hopefully designed to keep you and your...
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Choosing the right forklift for your facility
  Workplaces are like snowflakes. From a distance, they seem very similar but each one is distinctly different. So, choosing the right forklift for your facility can be a challenge. Maybe you have narrow aisles and wide loads- or need to store materials very high, or on the floor. Each variable has its own requirements when it comes...
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Choosing the right tires for your forklift
You, your forklift and its tires have a very special relationship. The forklift can’t really do its job without the tires, and the tires you select can make your job easier. However, choosing the right forklift tires isn’t as easy as taking the ones that come with the unit when you buy it. There’s much more to it than that. For...
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Making the Choice: Electric Forklift or Gas Forklift
  It’s a big debate these days. Finding alternatives for fossil fuels that can match the performance and economics while keeping the future of the planet in mind, and it’s something you’re in a position to ask if you or your company is in the market for a forklift. Electric vs. gas? The biggest advantage an electric forklift has...
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Do my forklift operators need training?
  Yes, they do. We hope you’ve enjoyed reading this blog entry. Seriously, forklift operators need training and it’s not just for them, it’s for everyone who has to work around them as well. Remember when you learned how to drive a car? It seemed overwhelming at first, and a little intimidating, and it took you a few years...
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How do I prepare my forklift for winter?
  You don’t have to be a meteorologist or a Game of Thrones fan to know that Winter is coming. That nip in the air and the falling leaves should be enough to tell you that it’s time to prepare your forklift for Winter weather. It’s something you might not even think about, but the fact is your forklift is every bit susceptible...
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New Forklifts vs. Used Forklifts
  We all know someone who has to have the newest model of everything, whether it’s the newest smart phone or computer… or forklift. It’s an ongoing debate- the advantage of new vs. used. What might be best for you really depends on your own circumstances. For example, if you find yourself needing a forklift right away, used may...
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Pros & Cons: electric, propane, and diesel Forklifts
The decision to use an electric, LP or diesel forklift is determined by the application, run-time requirements, number of shifts, and environment of your company.  For assistance in making that decision, here are some advantages and disadvantages of each: Electric Forklift Advantages Zero tailpipe emissions = safer work environment ...
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New 7 Series electric forklift from Doosan
A few features of this forklift include: Oil Cooled Disc Brakes (ODB) 3-5 double sided discs per wheel Submerged in oil, keeping them cool and limiting wear Virtually maintenance free! Guardian Stability System (GSS) (Optional) Monitors truck functions Automatically limits the truck speed based on turn radius and load...
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