2.5T forklifts

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…)

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 …