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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 reasons not to buy a used forklift, and hidden problems are at the top of that list. Fair point, but a...

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The Best-Selling Linde Forklifts in the Mid-South

Ford advertises their F-Series truck as the “best-selling truck in America.” It made me wonder, “What’s the best-selling truck in Tennessee? Alabama?...

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A History of Boom Lifts

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A Brief History of Boom Lifts

Many people are surprised to learn boom lifts originated in a Canadian apple grove, not a cherry orchard. A machine conceived to pick fruit sprouted...

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A Beginner’s Guide to Forklift Maintenance Agreements

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A Beginner’s Guide to Forklift Maintenance Agreements

No business wants to fail. Yet, without a program to keep your forklifts in good working order, you’re setting yourself up for a series of expensive...

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Warehouse Safety: Corrosive Materials

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Warehouse Safety Topics: Corrosive Materials

Warehouses can be dangerous places. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports over 38,000 accidents occur in warehouses each year. Consequently,...

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Ottawa 6x4 Street Legal Yard Truck

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Product Review: Ottawa 6x4 EPA/DOT Yard Truck (3 of 3)

In all my years selling yard trucks here in the Mid-South, I’ve only sold a few 6x4 Ottawas. Not because they’re bad! Kalmar Ottawa makes great...

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Forklift Attachments for Appliances and White Goods_1

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Forklift Attachments for Appliances and White Goods

Forklift attachments are fantastic for handling non-palletized materials of all kinds. However, some goods require more careful handling than others....

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How To Calculate the True Cost of Downtime

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How To Calculate the True Cost of Downtime

You've probably seen splashy dollar signs thrown around about the "real" cost of downtime. You might have even rolled your eyes. After all, you've...

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Clark electric forklifts for sale in Knoxville, TN

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Best-Selling Clark ELECTRIC Forklifts

Clark forklifts are among the top 10 most popular lift trucks in the U.S. because they’re reliable and versatile. In this article, we’ll do a quick...

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Linde Forklift Product Review

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Forklift Product Review: Linde H50 - H80 EVO

When you have heavy-duty work, you need a high-performance forklift. Not every forktruck is up to the challenge, but Linde H50 - H80 EVO forklifts...

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