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Forklift for Recycling Facility: Match Capacity, Fuel and Safety

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Forklift for Recycling Facility: Match Capacity, Fuel and Safety

The biggest forklift isn’t always the right one. A forklift for a recycling facility commonly has a capacity between 6,000 and 10,000 pounds, but the right match depends on the heaviest load, its shape, and the ground it…

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How to Explain Which Forklift Fits Your Job

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How to Explain Which Forklift Fits Your Job

A forklift request is strongest when it’s an operations case, not a personal preference. To explain how to convince your boss you need a new forklift, connect the equipment gap to work the business needs done: document w…

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Dual fuel forklift pros and cons: propane or gasoline

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Dual fuel forklift pros and cons: propane or gasoline

A dual-fuel forklift typically runs on propane (LPG) as its primary fuel and gasoline as a backup. Most models let the operator switch fuels, so gasoline can keep the forklift running when propane runs out. The dual fuel…

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Choose Between Alternative Equipment and Leasing a Forklift

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Choose Between Alternative Equipment and Leasing a Forklift

A forklift isn’t the only way to move materials. Alternatives to buying a new forklift include manual or electric pallet jacks, electric stackers, and tow tractors. Choose based on whether you need to lift, stack, or tow…

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What Size Forklift Do I Need? A Practical Sizing Guide

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What Size Forklift Do I Need? A Practical Sizing Guide

What if the forklift with the highest capacity is the wrong one for your job? If you’re asking, “what size forklift do I need,” the answer depends on more than the load’s weight. A truck’s rated capacity is based on spec…

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