“Forty-five years of building large-capacity forklifts taught us one simple lesson: anyone can sell a machine. The real challenge is supporting it for the next 20 years.”

People often ask why Forklift Exchange is so successful with large-capacity forklifts. The answer isn’t marketing. It’s experience. For decades, we owned and operated what was, at the time, the world’s largest manufacturer of large-capacity cushion tire forklifts. We didn’t just sell the product—we designed it,

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When Floor Space Is Limited, Equipment Choice Matters

Floor space is one of the most valuable resources in any manufacturing facility. As production lines expand and equipment grows larger, finding room to safely move heavy components becomes increasingly challenging. That’s why compact lifting equipment has become such an important part of modern industrial operations.

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What Makes One Used Forklift Worth $12,000and Another Worth $22,000?

What Makes One Used Forklift Worth $12,000 and Another Worth $22,000? Two forklifts can have the same capacity, the same fuel type, and even similar hours, yet sell for dramatically different prices. To someone looking at a few online listings, that difference can seem arbitrary. It

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Forklift Myths I Hear Every Week

Separating Fact from Fiction After 15+ Years in the Industry Every week I talk with forklift dealers, plant managers, warehouse supervisors, rigging companies, steel processors, and business owners across the country. And no matter how experienced someone is, I still hear many of the same misconceptions

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What Happens During a JMG Crane Demonstration?

One of the best ways to evaluate a piece of lifting equipment isn’t by reading a brochure—it’s by seeing it perform your actual work. That’s why live demonstrations are such an important part of the buying process. A JMG crane demonstration isn’t about putting on a

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5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Forklift Instead of Repairing It

One of the questions I am asked most often is: “Should we repair this forklift, or is it finally time to replace it?” There is no one-size-fits-all answer. I have seen forklifts with more than 15,000 hours continue to provide years of dependable service. I have

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Meet the JMG MC180.08: Big Capacity, Compact Footprint

As lifting applications become more demanding, having additional capacity doesn’t have to mean sacrificing maneuverability. The JMG MC180.08 was designed to deliver both. As one of the larger models in JMG’s electric pick & carry crane lineup, the MC180.08 provides impressive lifting capability while maintaining the

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Understanding Forklift Mast Types: Which Mast Is Right for Your Operation?

Choosing the Right Mast Can Be Just as Important as Choosing the Right Forklift When most companies purchase a forklift, they focus on capacity, fuel type, or price. While those are all important considerations, one of the most overlooked decisions is selecting the correct mast. The

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One of the Things I Love About the Forklift Business

When people ask me what I do for a living, the simple answer is that I sell forklifts. The reality is, there’s a lot more to it than that. One of the things I enjoy most about this business is that no two days are ever

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