One conversation I have had hundreds of times over the years starts the same way: “Gene, I found a forklift online that is $8,000 cheaper than yours.” Sometimes, they are absolutely right. Sometimes they have found an excellent machine at a great price. But just as
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One of the things this business has taught me over the years is that the best forklifts rarely get anyattention. Nobody calls me to say,“Gene, our forklift worked perfectly again today.” They call when production stops.They call when a shipment cannot get loaded.They call when an
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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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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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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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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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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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Relationships Still Drive the Market The used forklift industry is built on relationships. Dealers, rental companies, fleet managers, and end users often know one another through years of doing business. Many quality machines are sold before a listing is ever created. Why It Happens Dealers already
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Do you have a used piggyback forklift or truck-mounted forklift that you are ready to sell? Forklift Exchange Inc. is actively purchasing equipment throughout the United States—and we make the process fast, straightforward, and convenient. Whether your forklift is still working every day, requires repairs, or
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