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Archive of: 2020

How 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.

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What 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.

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How 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.

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The 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.

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How 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.

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Forklift 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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When Should a Forklift Battery be Watered?

This week’s blog seeks to answer the question of when a forklift battery should be watered and why, whilst also providing a brief overview of common watering systems.

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How to Charge a Forklift Battery

This week’s blog briefly looks at safety precautions workers involved in forklift battery charging operations must adhere to as well as briefly explaining three of the most common battery charging methods conventional charging, opportunity charging and fast charging.

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How Much Does a Forklift Weigh

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

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How to Read a Forklift Load Capacity Chart

This blog provides a brief explanation on how to interpret a forklift load capacity chart to ensure the unit is not pushed beyond its safe operating capabilities.

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