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Before You Turn the Key— Turn to Your Daily Forklift Inspection Checklist
Ensure Vehicle Performance & Worker Safety with Daily Forklift Checklist Operating a forklift presents numerous opportunities for operator and warehouse personnel injury. Most of those injuries result from improper or careless operation, but some are caused by equipment issues. Procedures that minimize the potential for forklift accidents should be part of every company’s playbook. Among…
CLARK GEX Electric Forklift– At Home Indoors or Out | APEX Vehicle Spotlight
Eliminate Emissions and Reduce Operating Costs – Indoors & Outdoors – with CLARK GEX Now, one electric forklift does it all – the CLARK GEX forklift is as comfortable in the warehouse as it is in the yard. 100% AC electric, solid pneumatic tires, and capacities from 4,000 to 10,000 lbs., GEX forklifts are the…
Multiply Your Forklift’s Capabilities with Forklift Attachments
Select the Right Forklift Attachment for the Job Forklift attachments can turn a humble truck into your facility’s Swiss army knife of product movement. Here are some considerations on selection, installation, and proper use of forklift attachments. In addition to standard forklift forks, there are a wide variety of forklift attachments available, ranging from simple…
Forklift Forks – A Two-Prong Approach to Selection & Maintenance
The Right Forklift Fork for the Job Forklift forks play a vital role in safely and effectively carrying and moving loads of raw materials, finished goods inventory, equipment, and more. However, not all forks are created equal. They come in different sizes and designs to meet the vast array of industrial forklift needs. Correctly measuring…
BYD Reinvents the Forklift Battery – Safe, Long Lasting & Maintenance-Free
BYD Powers Next Generation Forklift Technology BYD electric forklifts are “forks down” in a vehicle class all their own. At the heart of every BYD forklift is a LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery. This remarkable power source delivers the strength and function of traditional electric forklifts, with added, unequaled safety and no costly battery maintenance….
National Forklift Safety Day: Important Tips to Implement Throughout the Year
Forklift Safety – A Year-Long Pursuit June 8, 2021, officially marks National Forklift Safety Day, an event established by the Industrial Truck Association to promote safety, awareness, and the importance of proper training to the nearly 641,000 forklift operators across the United States, as well as their colleagues. Though the in-person event is virtual this…
BYD ECC27 – Performance, Efficiency & Safety on Four Wheels | Apex Vehicle Spotlight
Take A Closer Look at the Revolutionary BYD ECC27 Electric Forklift Get ready for more of everything you love about forklifts and less of everything you don’t. The BYD ECC27 provides all the benefits of previous BYD models in a cushion tire forklift. The dual 80V AC drive motors give you plenty of power while…
Forklift Hydraulics 101: Best Practices for Proper Forklift Maintenance
Forklift Maintenance & Understanding the Hydraulic System The primary function of a forklift is to lift, transport, and deposit a load safely. Without the “lift,” well, a forklift is just another truck. But what gives the power to the lift function? That’s where the hydraulics system enters the conversation. The hydraulics system generates the force…
4 Important Considerations Before Purchasing a Used Forklift
Is it Worth it to Buy a Preowned Lift Vehicle? It’s natural for a business owner or facility manager to want to cut costs wherever possible. For warehouse management, this often includes striking a balance between cost, quality, and performance when deciding whether to purchase a new forklift for their fleet or finding a preowned…
Forklift Tires 101: Selection, Maintenance and Repair
Driving Home the Importance of Forklift Tire Maintenance & Repair Forklift tires literally keep your business moving. With so much riding on a successful purchase, it’s important to understand the options and potential areas of concern before equipping your fleet. Think of it as a three-step process. 1. Equip your vehicles with the tire size…