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Are Bomag Rough Terrain Forklifts The Right Rough Terrain Forklift For You ?

In Australia, Bomaq rough terrain forklifts came into the rough terrain forklift market about 5 years ago, and have emerged as the go to multipurpose all terrain forklift for hire fleets.

The Bomaq brand was introduced in to Australia by Lencrow Forklifts who are the sole distributors for the Spanish designed and made Bomaq all terrain forklifts. Talking to Lencrow Forklifts is that the biggest problem that they have faced is that the units cannot come quick enough. (more…)

When Do You Know You Need a 4 Wheel Drive Forklift

Forklifts can come in many different shapes and sizes, one type of forklift that has rapidly grown in popularity in the Australian market is the 4 wheel drive forklift.

4 wheel drive forklifts are known by many different names such as all terrain forklifts or rough terrain forklifts. But the simplest way to think about it, is your car.

If your driving around the city streets a standard car is OK, if you want to go off road you need a 4 wheel drive car, its the same with forklifts. If you are using it in a conventional application then a standard forklift is OK. If you want to go off road then you need a 4 wheel drive forklift.

Do you need a 4 wheel drive forklift

There are many different reasons people decide they need a 4 wheel drive forklift instead of a conventional forklift. Here's 5 of the top reasons:

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Does Sideshift work with a Rotator

There is so much confusion out there in the Materials Handling industry, about whether it is allowed to have side shift in combination with rotating attachments. We aim to provide a little bit of information that might help to explain the issue.

Does Sideshift work with a rotator

While the combination of SS and rotating attachments is generally possible and legal (under current Australian Standards), we usually do not recommend it, but please talk to your forklift delaer about the correct ratings for forklift. (more…)

Telehandler Attachments – Choosing the Right Attachment for Telehandler

Telehandlers are rapidly becoming one of the most popular and versatile designed pieces of material handling equipment on the market. The simple reason why is the wide range of telehandler attachments that are available to suit Telehandlers.

With the amount of manufactures now making Telehandlers with a wide range of sizes and capacities available, it can get to be a little confusing with the sheer range of telehandler attachments that can be bought to suit just about any application you might come across. (more…)

New Forklift Prices : What to Consider

New forklift prices can vary greatly whether it's a new business venture and you need a new forklift or if its time to upgrade your existing forklift for something new. There are some general rules to consider when make the decision to purchase a new forklif, because how you purchase a new forklift for your business can greatly affect the overall cost of ownership.

6 Points To Consider with New Forklift Prices Type of ownership

The first thing to do is understand the ways the you can actually own a new forklift for your business. (more…)

Choosing Linde Forklift Lighting Options for Your Business

Apart from having the most expensive forklift currently on the Australian Materials Handling market. Linde forklift lighting come with a wide variety of options. Sales people are great at taking your order, but sometime struggle to explain the options you might be able to get. So the aim of this article information is to make choosing the right option easier for you.

The Linde forklift series 335, 350 and 351 models you really have no choice. The forklift come standard with a full road lighting which includes headlights, rear lights, brake lights and indicators. Unfortunately the position of the lights is not selectable and there is no option for LED lights. Generally these models are made in the the Kion Group Chinese Factory. (more…)

New Australian Standards for Forklift Seat Belts

Australian Standards are documents that set out specifications, procedures and guidelines that aim to ensure products, services and systems are at a consistently high, safe, consistent and reliable standard. Forklifts have some of the most well developed Australian Standards, with the majority of standards coming under AS 2359. Forklift seat belts are one area that has changed recently.

You're responsible for keeping up to date with changes to forklift standards In business you are responsible for keeping up to date with changes in laws and the latest standards. One forklift standard that has recently been changed is forklift seat belts. Manufacturing is always improving

As manufacturing improves so does the associated standards. Whilst the Australian Standards are not law, some are . Its always a good idea to make sure you are aware of what standards apply to your industry. It can go a long way to i…

Materials Handling – Paperless Warehousing & Distribution Software

We are in the golden age of materials handling with the advancements of technology. With most warehouses and distribution centres represent a golden opportunity for slashing labour and facility costs, and for improving inventory record accuracy and customer service.

Most businesses that invest in the latest technology for their warehouse management, will receive a quick payback on the investment into these software programs – sometimes in under 12 months. (more…)

Are Merlo’s New High Performance Telehandler Range As Good As They Say ?

Merlo - The Telehandler range not the Merlo Coffee range has been designing and building telehandlers, construction machines, and telescopic boom tractors, since 1964 and are Italian owned and exported globally from Italy.

Even though Merlo as a brand has a decent market share in some European countries. In Australia, they have had a stop-start history.

Merlo has a factory-backed Australian division of Merlo, which is the Merlo Group Australia which has two locations one in Perth Western Australia, and the other in Sydney Australia.

Merlo group Australia, runs a pretty standard dealership model, with several independent dealers based in each state, giving a countrywide coverage of Australia.

Latest Merlo Telehandlers Model Release

Merlo has recently released their new high-performance telehandler …