One of the most common mistakes I see when people shop for a forklift is focusing only on the numbers. They look at: And assume they’re comparing apples to apples. The problem is forklift specifications don’t always tell the whole story. In fact, some of the
Read MoreWe recently picked up a new customer in Tennessee with a Hoist FT40-60 that had been sitting outside and out of service for nearly three years. Many would have assumed the truck needed major repairs or replacement. Instead, our team went to work. With the help
Read MoreNot every technician is an expert in every system on today’s highly specialized equipment—and that’s exactly why Forklift Exchange has built a nationwide team of specialists. Some of our technicians are experts in hydraulic systems. Others specialize in engines and drivetrains. Some focus on machine setup
Read MoreThis is exactly what separates Forklift Exchange from everyone else in the industry. A failed drive axle can shut down an entire marina, port, lumber yard, or industrial operation. Most companies start looking for parts after the truck breaks down. We already have the parts, tooling,
Read MoreWhen a Marina Travel Lift® is out of service, your entire marina operation can come to a standstill. Boats can’t be moved, storage schedules get delayed, and customers are left waiting. That’s where Forklift Exchange Service comes in. Our team recently completed a service project on
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Operating forklifts in a marina environment means dealing with constant exposure to salt air, humidity, moisture, and heavy lifting cycles. Those conditions create ongoing stress throughout the mast assembly, especially on sliding contact surfaces that handle continuous movement under load. Keeping mast components properly lubricated helps
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🚨 Wiggins M2-150 Back in Service — Coolant Sensor Fault Resolved 🚨 When a large-capacity forklift starts throwing electronic fault codes and going into limp mode, downtime can get expensive fast. This week, the Forklift Exchange service team responded to a Wiggins M2-150 marina forklift experiencing
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🚨 Hoist 25-35 Forklift Back in Service 🚨 Today, the Forklift Exchange field service team completed an on-site replacement of a failed lift cylinder on a Hoist 25-35 forklift. A failed lift cylinder can quickly bring operations to a halt, especially when handling heavy loads. Rather
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Just today someone asked me, “What’s really changed in forklifts over the last 20 years?” At first, it seems like a simple question. After all, a forklift today still has forks, a mast, tires and an operator. The basic job hasn’t changed. Move material safely and
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