Even the most reliable equipment can face unexpected challenges. Recently, one of our clients went through a difficult situation when their Hoist FR 40-60 forklift caught fire during a warehouse accident. The truck was nearly brand new, but unfortunately suffered a total loss after the incident. When our team assessed the damage, it was clear that while the chassis could be recovered, most of the other components — including the engine and all electrical systems

What’s the most common mistake I see when companies start looking for high-capacity forklifts? They go to the same place they buy their 5K or 8K trucks. On the surface, it makes sense. A forklift is a forklift… right? Not even close. Once you get into high-capacity equipment, 15,000 lbs, 20,000 lbs, 30,000 lbs and beyond; you’re no longer just buying a bigger truck. You’re stepping into a completely different category of equipment. These Aren’t

Most people look at a high-capacity forklift and think, “It’s just a bigger forklift.” That couldn’t be further from the truth. There’s no “standard” or “one size fits all”. Almost every truck is a specialized piece of equipment engineered to succeed in specialized applications where the load shapes change, the center of gravity changes, the risk increases dramatically and the attachment often matters more than the forklift itself.  This is where experience becomes critical. In