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When a Bigger Forklift Isn’t the Better Forklift

Gene Bayer July 21, 2026

When a Bigger Forklift Isn’t the Better Forklift One of the most memorable conversations I’ve had during my career started with a customer who called looking for a 40,000-pound forklift. After about twenty minutes discussing his operation, I told him something he wasn’t expecting: “I don’t think you need a 40,000-pound forklift.” He laughed and replied, “You’re the first forklift salesman who’s ever tried to sell me a smaller machine.” That conversation illustrates one of the biggest misconceptions in material

How Much Can It Really Lift? Understanding Crane Capacity

Jeff Pejsa July 21, 2026

When someone asks, “How much can it lift?” the answer isn’t always as simple as a single number. Just like a forklift’s capacity changes depending on the load center, a crane’s lifting capacity depends on several factors. Load weight, load dimensions, pick radius, boom configuration, and the position of the load all play a role in determining what can be lifted safely. That’s why professional lifting equipment is rated using detailed load charts instead of one maximum capacity number. For

The Forklift Buying Guide: 10 Questions Every Forklift Buyer Should Ask Before Signing a Purchase Order

Jason Flaska July 21, 2026

Don’t Buy a Forklift Until You Can Answer These Questions Do you need a Forklift Buying Guide? Purchasing a forklift is a significant investment, and the wrong decision can cost far more than the purchase price. Over the past 15+ years in the material handling industry, I’ve seen companies spend thousands of dollars fixing problems that could have been avoided simply by asking the right questions before signing a purchase order. Whether you’re buying a new, used, or refurbished forklift,