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Top 4 Reasons to Rent Vs. Buy a Forklift

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Top 4 Reasons to Rent Vs. Buy a Forklift

Many people think the only reason to rent a forklift is to meet a temporary need. For example: There’s a seasonal spike in business or a one-off job...

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The 7 Different Types of Forklifts (According to OSHA)

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The 7 Different Types of Forklifts (According to OSHA)

If you’re looking at forklifts for sale, you may have seen descriptions such as: counterbalanced lift trucks (class 4) or electric-powered rider...

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How To Move a Forklift With a Dead Battery - 3 Options

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How to Move a Forklift With a Dead Battery - 3 Options

When your electric forklift has a dead battery, you have a few options. Use a bigger forklift to move the dead one Hook the dead forklift up to some...

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When To Buy a Sit-Down vs. Stand-Up Forklift

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When To Buy a Sit-Down vs. Stand-Up Forklift

A stand-up forklift can deliver massive productivity gains and spike profits, but stand-up forklifts aren't the best choice for every application. In...

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How to Buy A Like-New Used Forklift

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How to Buy A Like-New Used Forklift

There are many reasons to buy a used forklift: you need equipment right away, you have a limited budget, etc. BUT (some may argue) there are some...

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We Rent It All, Even Heavy-Duty, High-Capacity Forklifts

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We Rent It All, Even Heavy-Duty, High-Capacity Forklifts

Why Rent a Heavy-Duty, High-Capacity Forklift? Reason #1: Adapt to Changing Business Needs Renting gives you the flexibility to customize your fleet...

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How Often Should a Forklift Be Serviced?

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How Often Should a Forklift Be Serviced?

Maintaining your forklift is the best way to prevent expensive repairs. You wouldn’t skip an oil change on the family vehicle, right? The same...

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5 Signs Your Forklift Forks Should Be Replaced

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5 Signs Your Forklift Forks Should Be Replaced

The steel forks are one of the toughest parts on a forklift. They're designed to take a lot of abuse, but they can also fail without warning. A...

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How to Avoid Overspending on Forklift Service

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How to Avoid Overspending on Forklift Service

When one of your team members says, “Hey boss, I think something’s wrong with one of our forklifts,” what goes through your mind? Probably something...

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How Do You Know When to Update Your Forklift Fleet?

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How Do You Know When to Update Your Forklift Fleet?

Experienced fleet managers know: an optimized fleet is a profitable, productive fleet. Whether you have five forklifts or fifty, there’s a sense of...

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