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Forklift snowplow attachment mounted on an outdoor pneumatic-tire forklift

Forklift Snowplow: 7 Dangerous Mistakes to Avoid

A forklift snowplow can handle certain snow-removal jobs, but only when the truck and attachment are suitable for the application, required approvals are in place, and conditions allow safe operation. Having enough horsepower to push snow does not establish that a forklift can do the job safely. Picture a Monday morning in January. Six inches of snow fell overnight, the parking lot hasn’t been plowed, and delivery trucks are starting to arrive. Someone looks at the forklift inside the warehouse

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Hoist FR 40/60 with an extended boom beside a wrapped Nortek air handler on a mezzanine

How Valor Specialized Rigging Moved a 15,000 lb Air Handler with a Hoist FR 40/60

Valor Specialized Rigging recently completed a challenging air handling unit installation, lifting a 15,000 lb Nortek Air Solutions unit onto a mezzanine and moving it into its final position. At 12 feet by 25 feet, the unit required a plan that accounted for its size, weight and the reach needed to make the set. Winston Robertson and the Valor team used their Hoist FR 40/60 extendable counterweight forklift with a 15 foot horizontal boom extension supplied by Forklift Exchange, along

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Can a Forklift Drive Through Snow? 7 Essential Safety Tips

Can a forklift drive through snow? Some forklifts can operate in snowy conditions, but suitability depends on the machine, tires, ground clearance, load, and operating surface. A forklift designed for outdoor work may handle certain winter conditions, while a cushion-tire warehouse forklift can quickly lose traction or become stuck. Even an outdoor forklift needs a properly maintained route. Snow can hide potholes, debris, and ice, and having enough traction to move does not guarantee enough traction to steer or stop.

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Since 1980, Forklift Exchange has grown into one of the United States’ largest material-handling machinery wholesalers. As a true one-stop shop for our partners and customers, we maintain a full inventory for parts support, offer equipment warranties, and provide nationwide service among continued investments into our facilities and team.

With OEM partnerships across the globe, we are continuously expanding our product offerings to offer high-quality and innovative solutions for all of our end users. Our 165,000-square-foot warehouse stores forklifts, trucks, and extensive equipment for construction, material handling, earthmoving, and aerial work.

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