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  • The right tires can help reduce your forklift maintenance costs. But should you go for pneumatic tires or cushion tires? Learn all about forklift tires here.

     

    Forklifts are not all the same. Due to their diverse applications, various types of forklifts are designed for specific tasks and working conditions. Different models and builds have differences in engine (gas, diesel, LP, electric), lift capacity, and performance.

     

    Tire types are the most significant distinction between forklifts. You can either have cushion forklift tires or pneumatic (solid, air, foam-filled) tires. The type of tires fitted to a forklift has a profound effect on its handling, safety, and overall performance.

     

    In this article, we look at the characteristics of both types of tires and their difference to determine when to use one type over the other.


  • Should you buy or rent a forklift? What’s the best thing to do? Well, there is no correct or wrong answer to this. Truth is, there are pros and cons for buying and renting. It’s your individual needs as a business and operations that determine if you should rent or buy.

     

    How many forklifts do you run in a day?

     

    The answer to this question will make it clear if you need to buy or rent a forklift. However, there is a number of other variables that should be considered before you rent/buy forklift.


  • Forklifts should be operated with care by a certified operator. Here is a guide on how to prevent a warehouse forklift accident from occurring.

     

    Forklifts play an important role in retail outlets, warehouses and other commercial areas throughout the U.S. Despite their input in commerce, forklift-related citations are usually amongtop 10 OSHA violations each year.