How to Inspect Forklift Chains & Know When to Replace Them

Forklift chains lift thousands of pounds every day. If a forklift chain should fail, both the operator and any personnel nearby are in danger of serious injury and even death from the dropped load. Forklift chain inspection is part ofOSHA’s pre-operation inspection for forklifts, but some damage can be easily missed. In today’s post, we’ll review what kind of damage to look for when inspecting forklift chains and identifying when the chain should be replaced.

How Long Can a Forklift Run on a Single Tank of Propane?

Ever wondered if you’re getting the “right” amount of run time from your forklift’s propane tank? In today’s blog post, we’ll cover how many hours of run time you can expect from single bottle of propane on forklifts of various sizes. If you’re experiencing below-average performance from your LPG forklift, we’ll list some common culprits.

When Is a Forklift Back-up Alarm Required?

Each year, dozens of workers are killed on the job when a vehicle backs over them. Many of these deaths could have been prevented by using an inexpensive back-up alarm.

Why Use Daily Safety Checklists?

Would you back out of a driveway without checking for obstacles behind you? Or fly with an airline where the flight crew used飞行前检查表“most of the time”?Of course not!

Safety checklists may be about as fun as flossing, but they’re an important preventative measure to avoid injuries and fines. OSHA Regulation: 1910.178(q)(7) states:

How Fast Can a Forklift Be Delivered?

Typically, it takes twelve weeks from the time a new forklift is ordered until it gets delivered to the customer. In a perfect world, everyone would have the luxury of a lead time. But in the real world, when an old machine goes down, twelve weeks is an eternity to wait for a replacement!

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Forklift Financing and Leasing

的时间点new forklift. You’ve researched your options and are ready to buy. But what about financing? Would it be better to lease? Read on to learn what to expect when financing or leasing a forklift.

Should I Buy A New or Used Forklift?

Given an unlimited budget, who wouldn’t choose a shiny new forklift with the newest technology and all the accessories? But as Mick Jagger famously sang, “you can’t always get what you want…but you might find you get what you need.”

Ah, but therein lies the question. Does your business need a brand-new forklift? Or would a used one work just as well?

Do Used Forklifts Come With a Warranty?

When buying a used forklift, you want to get a reliable machine for a good price, right? The best way to find quality used equipment is to start with a trustworthy seller who's willing to offer a warranty.

问题要问之前Buying Your Next Forklift


There will come a point when your existing forklifts have reached the end of their economic life and need to be replaced. Besides some of the obvious questions there are a few that could save you hundred, thousands, or tens of thousands of dollars.

When to Rent Versus Buy a Forklift

Choosing whether to buy or rent equipment is a tough decision. Below are some of the most common reasons a business may choose to rent vsbuy a forklift, aerial lift, utility vehicle, etc.

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