As manufacturers continue to modernize their operations, the equipment they rely on is changing as well. One of the biggest shifts in recent years has been the move toward fully-electric material handling equipment. While electric forklifts have become increasingly common, another category is quietly gaining traction
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If you have used forklifts sitting in your warehouse, yard, or facility, now is the perfect time to turn that idle equipment into cash. At Forklift Exchange, we buy all types of used forklifts nationwide, from small warehouse lifts to heavy-duty industrial machines. Whether you are
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Dear Valued Customer, We thank you for your continued business and the trust you place in Forklift Exchange. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to support your equipment and material handling needs. To continue providing the level of service, technical support, and response times our customers expect,
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Summer Heat and Forklifts: What Operators and Managers Need to Know When people think about forklift maintenance, they often focus on winter. Cold starts.Frozen fluids.Snow and ice. But after years in the forklift industry, I’ve found that summer can be just as hard on equipment—and in
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At Forklift Exchange, we don’t just replace parts—we solve problems. Over the last several days, one of our Chicago-based field technicians completed a wide range of repairs and maintenance work, helping customers minimize downtime and stay productive. Hoist P1000 Hydraulic Leak Repair A leaking main lift
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New Marina Truck Setup I don’t know of another company anywhere in the world that can deliver, assemble, set up, and commission a brand-new 60,000 lb capacity Wiggins Marina Bull that arrives in four separate oversized loads weighing more than 220,000 pounds combined—and have it fully
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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
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We 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
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Not 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
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