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Forklift Battery Types Compared by Cost and Key Tradeoffs

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Forklift Battery Types Compared by Cost and Key Tradeoffs

The right forklift battery isn't chosen by chemistry alone; it must match the truck’s voltage and operating demands. The main options include lead-acid, lithium-ion, AGM, and TPPL batteries, while common nominal forklift…

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Financing Heavy Equipment With No Money Down: Costs and Tax

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Financing Heavy Equipment With No Money Down: Costs and Tax

Keeping cash in the business can matter as much as getting equipment on site. Financing heavy equipment with no money down can avoid an upfront down payment, but the agreement may still require fees or a first payment at…

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135' Telescoping Boom with Jib 4WD Diesel Rental

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135' Telescoping Boom with Jib 4WD Diesel Rental

A 135' telescoping boom with jib and 4WD diesel power combines a 135-foot platform height with added reach from the jib and increased traction from four-wheel drive. It’s designed for utility, maintenance, and industrial…

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Choose a Telehandler Forklift for Your Job and Load

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Choose a Telehandler Forklift for Your Job and Load

The highest-capacity telehandler forklift isn’t automatically the right choice for your job. A machine rated to lift 5,000 lb with its boom retracted may safely lift as little as 400 lb when the boom is fully extended at…

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12k Telehandler Reach and Model Options for Equipment Buyers

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12k Telehandler Reach and Model Options for Equipment Buyers

A 12k telehandler with 52-56' reach can lift up to 12,000 lbs and reach 54 feet. The JCB 512-56, SkyTrak 12054, and Manitou MTA12055 each have a maximum lift capacity of 12,000 lbs. But capacity alone won’t show how a ma…

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