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Are Linde Forklifts Really Worth The Money ?

The saying goes, there are forklifts, then there are Linde forklifts. Linde forklifts origins start in Germany, as a German designed forklift with roots going back over a 130 years. Linde is now part of the Kion Group and is a publicly traded company

Linde Forklifts entered into at the Australian Market in the 90's, and has since continued to grow in a tough Australian Market. The Linde forklifts are unique in that they are designed with a Hydrostatic drive.

Basically this means that, Linde integrated the hydrostatic drive, hydraulic pump, hydraulic motor and gearbox into one compact axle so the forklift has less moving parts that will wear out.

With the current 392 Series H25T model , costing somewhere in the vicinity of $40 000 AUD (depending on specifications), and the second tier 351 Series H25 costing early $30 000 AUD, you need …

A Forklift Goes By Many Different Names

A forklift goes by many names, people tend to refer to it as many different things such as a forklift truck, lift truck, fork truck, forklift. But it's basically a powered industrial truck which is used to lift and transport materials in businesses, most commonly goods that are stacked on pallets.

Forklifts can actually be traced back to the late 1800's, but the modern forklift was developed in the 1960s by various companies including the transmission manufacturing company Clark and the hoist company Yale & Towne Manufacturing. The forklift has since become an indispensable piece of equipment in manufacturing and warehousing operation. (more…)

8 TIPS TO PROPERLY STORE A FORKLIFT

Sometimes you need to put your forklift in storage for a short time, it's common to see plenty of forklifts stuck and the corner and forgotten about. It's the absolute worst thing you can do to a piece of machinery especially a forklift. So here we give you 8 of the best tips to properly store a Forklift.

Generally the following storage procedures are for conditions and temperatures above 0° C (32_F). Just adjust these procedures to suit any for local conditions and any changes in conditions during the storage. (more…)

5 Tips for Getting What You Need for A 2.5T Forklift

2.5T (2 500kgs) forklifts generally are referred to, as the bread and butter of the forklift industry. No it doesn’t mean someone puts butter on them and tries eating them. It simply means that they have the greatest numbers of availability in the industry.

If you think that the majority of goods are moved on a CHEP pallet in Australia, and CHEP pallets are rated at 2.0T WLL. (Working Load Limit). Its logically that the vast majority of forklifts used to move a 2.0T pallet will be a 2.5T forklift. So great, what's the point you ask ?

If you are looking at either buying a forklift or selling a forklift, the odds are you will fall in to the 2.5T forklift category.

Which means you will have a vast number to choose from, it can get a bit daunting. Here are some tips for making sure you get what you need with a 2.5T (2 500 kg) forklift …

Forklift Licensing Requirements in Australia

If you are wanting to operate a forklift in Australia, you'll need to have an Australian forklift license. To get a valid forklift license, you are now required to undertake registered forklift training. You then need to sit for and be assessed for a forklift licence.

Why you might need forklift training

Forklift licence regulations have changed recently. As a result, anyone who is planning to work as a full-time forklift operator will also need to be assessed. If you have been working as a forklift driver, depending on when you got your forklift licence, you might still have to be re-assessed.

Here's a summary of guidelines and regulations applying to forklift licenses. Your local Work Place Health and Safety office will have the most recent information regarding forklift licenses that you need, and there are many different companies offering courses in Australia. Talk to your local forklif…

Forklift Rental Vs Ownership

When it comes to having one forklift or a fleet of forklifts in your business. Usually, there is often one question you need to ask yourself. Is forklift rental or forklift ownership the way to go?

There isn't one right answer to the question. You need to examine your individual requirements are for your business. But Forkliftmarket wants to take a look at the real benefits for forklift rental and the disadvantages of forklift ownership.

Benefits of forklift rental It allows you to focus on your core business. Your business profit is generated through equipment use. Minimizes or eliminates risk from your business. You can have a Fleet modernization program in place. Generally fast service and back-up equipment availability. Compliance with Australian standards and Health and Safety Legislation. The forklift rental company has to dispose of…

Two Ways To Finance Your Forklift

When the banking industry was deregulated, it opened up the Australian finance market to a lot of different options when it comes to how finance can be arranged for equipment, here we look at two of the most popular ways to arrange forklift finance.

Two simply ways to finance your forklift Finance Leasing Features Minimal capital outlay Payments are fixed for the lease term At the end of the lease term, the following options are available : Extend the lease term Trade in the forklift and lease a new forklift Return the forklift. You may be responsible it there is shortfall between sale proceeds and the outstanding residual value amount Make an offer to purchase the forklift for the residual value. Benefits A hedge against market fluctuations with interest rates fixed for the term of the lease Ownership is optional Leasing frees up capital which can be used to grow your business Pay only for e…

Working With A Lift Work Platform

Forklifts are a very versatile tool to have in your workplace. With a large range of attachments available, one of the most common slip-on attachments is the lift work platform. Unfortunately, a lot of Australian businesses don’t really know what is required under Australia Law when it comes to using a work platform with a forklift.

It is imperative to make sure you have the right capacity forklift and make sure that the attachment is rated correctly on your forklift. Let's take a look at what's required under Australian Law. Does your forklift comply with a lift work platform?

Forklifts which are used with lift work platforms need to comply with the following requirements under Australian standard AS2359.1

(a) The rated capacities of the trucks shall be equal to or greater than the following:

How to put Internal Combustion Engine (I.C.E) Forklift in Storage

Experience has taught that complications can arise as a result of improper handling of forklifts during periods of storage. The main areas of concern are engines, hydraulic components and truck batteries. Internal combustion engine powered forklifts will be best protected by being operated for a short period of time each month. Forklift storage done properly can save your business a lot of money.

How to do forklift storage properly

Before placing any forklift in storage, you must choose an area which is clean, dry and free from airborne contaminates. Forklifts with an internal combustion engine, need to be started and run at 700 ROM. By doing that you will get the forklift up to normal operating temperature. This intern will coat the internal engine components with a film of oil and rid the engine of built-up condensations.

Do not shut down an engine before it reaches operating temperature. Eng…