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Q: What lubricants do I use in my Toyota forklift? A: It depends. Using the wrong lubricating fluids on your forklift can damage the truck and put the truck’s operator in danger. Check below for the correct fluid specs for various models of Toyota 7 and 8 series trucks. But first, here’s a short explanation of some abbreviations […]
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Q: What lubricants do I use on my Hyster or Yale forklift? A: It depends. Using the wrong lubricants on your forklift can damage the truck and put its operator in danger. Check below for the correct fluid specs for various models of Hyster and Yale trucks. For Hyster models S30FT, S35FT, S40FT, H30FT, H35FT, H40FTand Yale models GLC030VX, […]
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Learn more about forklift seat belt safety. Basics of Forklift Seat Belt Use Do forklift operators have to wear seat belts? Do forklifts even have to have seat belts? These are questions that all forklift owners have likely asked at some point. With forklifts being used in so many different situations and circumstances, safety laws […]
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Forklift Injuries In 2013, there were a total of 4,585 fatal work-related injuries in the United States. An estimated 100 of those fatal injuries were caused by forklifts. On top of that, there are an estimated 34,000 forklift injuries in our country each year. It’s clear that forklifts can be dangerous pieces of equipment, and when not used […]
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How much does a forklift weigh? It’s important to know the weight of your forklift when transporting it, driving it on trailers, moving it in an elevator, or using it in multi-story buildings. You don’t want your forklift to drop through the floor, causing thousands of dollars of damage and injuring workers! The service weight […]
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Ever want to know a little more about the history of your favorite forklift parts brand? We can help! Forklifts were developed in the early 20th century. It was a group effort to bring it where it stands today; Clark developed the transmission and Yale & Towne are credited with the hoist. The market did […]
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Note: Shop Linde Forklift Parts now. Top Forklift Brands In the Past – the Forklift Industry In the past decade, the forklift industry has undergone many changes. Due in part to the recession of 2007-2009, a shift in technology and lift truck fleet management has led to a reconfiguration of how forklifts are used in […]
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Thinking of getting an employee certified as a forklift operator? Here are some things you should know before you begin the process. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), about 70% of all lift truck incidents in the US can be avoided with appropriate implementation of safety training. The most common of these incidents include […]
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“How much weight can my forklift lift?” It’s a common question for many and the answer starts by looking at the forklift data tag on your forklift. Q: What is a forklift data tag? A: A forklift data tag, also called a nameplate, load plate, or data plate, concisely displays information about the lift truck for […]
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