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How to Know If a Reconditioned Forklift Is Worth the Investment

How to Know If a Reconditioned Forklift Is Worth the Investment

July 6, 2026  |  Forklift, Reconditioned Forklifts

A reconditioned forklift with fresh paint and new decals looks ready to work and costs a lot less than new. And sometimes it is. But "reconditioned" isn't a regulated term. Neither is "refurbished" or "remanufactured." One shop uses the word after tearing a machine down to bare steel and rebuilding it part by part. Another uses it after hosing the unit off and hitting it with a rattle can. Both could call it reconditioned. Both could price it like they did the work. 

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5 Telltale Signs Your Forklift Needs Immediate Attention

5 Telltale Signs Your Forklift Needs Immediate Attention

Is your forklift trying to tell you something? Every piece of equipment has a breaking point, and forklifts are no exception. When something isn’t right, your forklift doesn’t just stop working—it gives you warning signs.  

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What Type of Forklift Driver Are You?

What Type of Forklift Driver Are You?

January 6, 2025  |  Forklift, Forklift Drivers

Have you ever thought about what your forklift habits say about you? From scheduling maintenance down to the minute to tackling fixes on the fly, the way you handle your forklift can reveal a lot about your personality. Operating a forklift involves more than simply handling the machinery. It reflects the decisions you make each day to keep everything running smoothly, and sometimes even creatively. 

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A garbage truck text reads how the waste management industry uses piggyback forklifts

How the Waste Management Industry Uses Piggyback Forklifts

September 5, 2024  |  Forklift, Safety, Waste Management

Forklifts are an effective tool that has applications across many different industries. There are few industries where this is more true than the waste management industry. Waste management involves moving large quantities of trash, waste, recyclable materials, and other heavy substances that cannot be efficiently moved by hand.  

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A man driving a fork lift text reads how retail and wholesale industries use forklifts

How Retail & Wholesale Industries Use Forklifts

August 5, 2024  |  Forklift, Pallet Jack, Reach Truck

Retail and wholesale environments use forklifts every day to move heavy loads and maximize efficiency. These versatile vehicles are designed to handle a variety of tasks, such as stocking shelves, moving merchandise in bulk, and handling large deliveries, making them an indispensable tool in the wholesale industry. 

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A man driving a blue forklift. The text reads, "Applications of the Princeton PiggyBack® in Material Handling"

Applications of the Princeton PiggyBack® in Material Handling

September 4, 2023  |  Forklift, Material Handling, Princeton PiggyBack

Forklifts play a significant role in the field of material handling today. They are used to transport millions of pounds of goods per day including things like consumer products, building materials, raw materials, food and water, and more. 

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