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Common Signs Your Forklift Needs a Service
This week’s blog looks at why forklift maintenance is vitally important and briefly discusses some of the common signs that should be looked for to indicate a unit may need to be serviced.
Read postWhat is a Boom Lift?
A type of aerial lift boom lifts allow operators to be raised and moved horizontal and vertically to complete works outdoors, industrial, maintenance and constructions projects.
This week’s blog describes the concept of a boom lift and looks at the advantages of using a boom lift on projects.
Read postWhat are Order and Stock Pickers?
This week’s blog briefly profiles the different types of order and stock pickers available and looks at the advantages of utilising them over other methods to lift operators to complete work.
Read postWhat is a High Reach Forklift?
High reach forklifts are designed to safely and efficiently lift and retrieve loads from extreme heights that traditional counterbalance forklifts or order pickers are unable to access.
This week’s blog looks at the three benefits of the two most common types of high reach forklifts reach trucks and turret trucks and how they can benefit warehouses and businesses.
Read postHow High Can a Scissor Lift Reach?
This blog profiles some common scissor lift models and their lift height whilst providing examples of common examples of applications it is suitable to work on.
Read postWhat is a Scissor Lift?
This week’s blog briefly explains what is a scissor lift, profiles the main types of scissor lifts and highlights some of the advantages they provide owners and operators.
Read postHow to choose the correct forklift fuel type?
One of the most important factors that needs to be considered when purchasing a new forklift is its fuel type.
The choice of a forklifts fuel type must be suitably matched to the type of job being undertaken, budget and operating environment.
This blog lists some advantages and disadvantages of each of the above forklift fuel types listed below, to assist in selecting the correct forklift fuel type for your budget, application and operating environment.
Read postThe Benefits of Buying a Second Hand Forklift
Is it worth purchasing second hand?
We take a look at some of the benefits of purchasing a used forklift.
Read postHow often should a forklift be inspected?
Regularly inspecting a forklift as part of routine operations and maintenance is imperative for both safety and ensuring it is optimally functioning.
This blog lists reasons why regularly inspecting your forklift is beneficial, whilst also looking at what should be looked for when completing inspections.
Read postForklift Repairs vs a New Purchase
The age-old question: to repair or to replace?
This blog looks at some of the questions to ask when deciding to repair or replace your forklift.
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