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Stand Up vs. Sit Down Forklifts. Which Should I Choose?
The Choice Between Buying a Sit-Down or Stand-Up Forklift Comes Down to How You’re Going To Use It A forklift buyer has many choices when considering a new material-handling vehicle for a plant, warehouse, distribution center, or retail operation. Among them are power choice–IC vs. electric, tire choice–sold vs. pneumatic, and financing–lease vs. buy. One…
Read MoreForklift Overheating 101 – Keeping Your Fleet Cool
Now That Summer’s Here, It’s Time to Address Forklift Overheating Man, it’s hot out. You’re really sweltering. And it’s slowing you down. But guess what? The heat could be having the same effect on your forklift fleet. An overheated forklift is not only a dangerous safety hazard, it can also drain productivity when it breaks…
Read MoreDiscover the 5 Top Warehousing Applications for Automated Forklifts
Learn How Automated Forklifts Deliver Results for Your Team… The concept of the forklift jockey may be going the way of the cowboy. Technological advancements in sensors and navigation systems have heralded an era of autonomous material-handling vehicles untethered to wire or floor-based guidance. Today’s automated forklifts can maneuver through a warehouse or manufacturing facility…
Read MoreTips On Selecting a Forklift Fleet Management System
Simplify Your Life By Choosing the Right Forklift Fleet Management System Whether you have a small fleet of five forklifts in one facility or an army of forklifts spread out over multiple locations, a forklift fleet management system can make your operation more efficient and cost-effective. By diligently recording forklift data, setting up the proper…
Read MoreSelection Guide for Outdoor Forklift Tires – Part 2
Outdoor Forklift Tires Need to Be Rugged and Weatherproof In our previous blog, we discussed selection criteria for indoor forklift tires. Here, we’ll discuss the forklift tire types used in outdoor applications. In general, outdoor forklifts tend to be larger, can carry more weight, and are subject to the whims of ground conditions and weather.…
Read MoreSelection Guide For Indoor Forklift Tires
Your Application Will Determine The Proper Choice of Indoor Forklift Tires Your forklift’s tires are literally where the rubber meets the road. It’s one of the components of your forklift that experiences the greatest amount of wear and tear, and proper selection–as well as maintenance–can also significantly affect the efficiency and, thereby, cost-effectiveness of your…
Read More8 Tips to Improve Forklift Fleet Efficiency
Use These Steps to Maximize the Return on your Forklift Fleet Investment Your forklift fleet represents a large percentage of the overall capital outlay of your facility, as well as a substantial portion of your building’s operating expenses. Managing the efficiency of such a significant cost center is imperative to improving the profitability of your…
Read MoreWhen It Come To Forklift Forks, Size Matters
Learn How to Right-Size Your Forklift Forks & Select The Right Extensions If you’re moving the same standard 48-in. pallets day in and day out, you probably don’t need to concern yourself with forklift fork length; your OEM 42-in. forks will work just fine. But once you move out of that comfort zone, say your…
Read MoreStand-up Forklift Underride: A Dangerous Safety Concern
Stand-up Forklift Operators Must Be Aware of Forklift Underride—Their Lives Could Depend On It Generally, the safety protocols for sit-down and stand-up forklifts are pretty similar, with one major exception. The open-back design common to a stand-up forklift can pose a deadly risk when traveling in reverse with the forks trailing and near storage racking.…
Read MoreThree- vs. Four-wheel Forklifts –Which Is Best For Your Application?
Three-wheel and Four-wheel Forklifts Both Have Specific Advantages Should I buy three-wheel or four-wheel forklifts? It’s one of the many decisions forklift buyers are faced with. Are you looking for a forklift for a high-density distribution center or construction site delivering building materials? There are clear-cut cases where one type makes more sense than the…
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