Archive: Forklifts

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.

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.

Is it worth purchasing second hand?

We take a look at some of the benefits of purchasing a used forklift.

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.

This week’s blog looks at forklifts service weight and why it is important to know the weight of a forklift before operating it.

Telehandler short for telescopic handler are a versatile hydraulic lifting unit that is often used in the construction, farming and agriculture sectors.

This week’s blog briefly explains what a telehandler is and then looks at some of the key benefits they offer to operators.

Moving stock from one point to another is the main role of a forklift, which comes in handy when you’re dealing with heavy loads.

However, work can quickly pile up and that’s when it may be worth investigating available options to acquire an additional forklift.

But how do you know when to make the call? Keep reading below for reasons why it may be beneficial to acquire an additional forklift.

Read how electric forklifts with their lower running costs, higher productivity, quieter and emission free operation, are seen as an attractive alternative to the traditional, internal combustion forklift.

The Australian Forklift and Industrial Truck Association (AFITA) list eight distinct classes that forklifts and MHE can be classified under, in this weeks blog we profile each of the eight classification classes and provide examples of each from our product range.

Check out this guide from Adaptalift on what to look out for when buying a used forklift and you’ll be well prepared to make the right choice for your operation.