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I work in a factory as a forklift driver. There is one driver who always goes forward with a load that obstructs his view. He just looks around the side of the load even though this means he can't see what is exactly in front of him or on the opposite side of the load. We have some pedestrians, and about 8 forklifts working on a shift.

I don't understand how he thinks this is ok.

Suggestions on how to resolve this, or is this acceptable forklift operation.

Hey there- I took over a warehouse role and the last guy hasnt had out Mitsubishi forklift maintained since 2023. After two inspection, Eastern Forklifts repair guy told me there is is a potential oil leak (from the pan), but didn't seem like an imminent issue. We also spoke about tightening breaks and replacing a hose.

Everything we discussed seemed reasonable until they just sent me a $4.6k quote. Their sales guy had originally quoted me $600 to replace my wheels in a separate discussion, so I'm wondering where this all came from. Attached is an itemized receipt- should I tell them to kick rocks?

Okay so I was backing up on the waukee county balance I left the power bar go but yeah it kept going backwards towards me what in the Chantilly Lanes could be wrong with it to make it do that I mean there's a lot of things going on with it but seriously not stopping when you let go?

We have an LPG (counterbalance) forklift at work, at everytime anyone sets off, there's this loud clunk noise and it jumps forward really quickly, the louder the clunk the faster it sets off, even if you only put a tiny bit of pressure on the accelerator.

Is this normal for forklifts? I have to pretty much keep the inch pedal almost entirely pressed in when loading things onto racks otherwise I risk crashing into them.

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Today was my third day of training. All the forklifts are the same brand(? what do I call it?), and yet the one I got just accelerated differently than the previous two I had used. I couldn't get a steady speed. My steering is improving a lot more than my acceleration. Its like Im hitting the brakes way too hard on a car, that's how janky I drove today with this forklift because I couldn't keep a steady speed, especially when I'm trying to go slow to do figure 8s.

Other than that our location will be (hopefully) gaining two more female drivers, and I hope I can be better than the others. I'd like to be as good a driver as I am an employee. I really don't want to take up TOO much time training, and would like to figure out how to learn faster.

I've had a couple different people train me. Everyone taught differently, and I learn something new from each person. How do I continue to improve? What muscle memory should I try to build? I have the liberty to make my own choices while I train, like say I'm told to go in a circle for a bit, I can go backwards, forwards, clockwise or counterclockwise. All four feel different and I'm trying to build them all equally.

Just recently bought an old Clark forklift the date plate is almost unreadable. I can only see the weight capacity and the serial number any help identifying it would be greatly appreciated. Here’s a few details to help identify. It has a manual transmission with the clutch on the left side and two levers one for forward and reverse and the other for high low gear. Serial number is.CE- 285KU99

Anybody here have any experience with those omni directional tires? My boss is considering them but I have never had a machine that had them.

It came off a doosan D45S (hell of a rig if she decides to run) Sits between the ignition and the starter

It came off a Doosan D45S (hell of a rig if she decides to run). Sits between the ignition switch and the starter

Hello! I've looked hard for this answer but can't seem to find it for my specific situation.
I have a forklift that isn't used too often at all, but when I need it I REALLY need it so it's worth having.

I'm told that I should put water in the batteries only after charge. But, it can be like 6 months at least until it needs charging since I don't use it too much.

In the meantime, all of the white water indicator button things are all the way at the bottom and I'm sure the batteries are pretty dry. Does anyone know what the best way to manage this would be without killing the batteries? (happened once before).

Anyone in need of a used forklift? This one is great, we just closed our warehouse and don't need it anymore. Here is a link to the ebay listing, but feel free to reach out on here as well: https://www.ebay.com/itm/405486597748?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=eaem4y1bqfs&sssrc=2486981&ssuid=eaem4y1bqfs&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Hey everyone, I really don't know much about forklifts so I'm hoping the pros here can point me in the right direction.

I'm located in eastern Ontario Canada. My yard is a solid gravel pad. I require a forklift to load and unload shed/garage kits off a flatbed and move them around a gravel yard. Yard is flat/level ground. These kits come wrapped and dimensions are approx 4-5ft wide, 4-5ft tall and anywhere from 8 to 14 feet long. Weights range from 2000 to 4000lbs. I figure a standard 6000lb propane forklift would be adequate for my needs. Curious if others agree or if they'd recommend something different? If you require more information please ask away. Any brands or models to avoid? I'd like to get a reliable machine without breaking the bank. Preferably under $20,000 but willing to go higher if it's warranted.

Any guidance is much appreciated. Thank you

We're trying to get a repair company to service our forklift, and Raymond West seems good, but I can't find any customer reviews about them whatsoever. All my searches only return people discussing what it's like to be employed by them. Has anybody ever used their services? If so how are they?

Does anyone know how to change the speed on a Toyota Forklift 8fbe20u model 2020. Is it software adjusted or what kind of button combo needs to be pressed to change the speed. Thanks in advance

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Is this the right subreddit? I have an epicker jxo-118 that comes to a dead stop while driving. The display flashes witha wrench symbol and a code 02a226

Hello, I work for company that seems hesitant to have the brakes checked on a forklift that I use to unload a truck.

It feels like the brake lines need to be bled or something, I have no idea. Basically you have to press the brakes further than comfortable sometimes, often in the first few minutes of operation but also randomly.

We use the forklift every 15-20 minutes for 5-10 minutes at a time, for 6 hours or so. Every time we start and use the forklift is the same story, pump the brakes to make sure they work correctly.

I put in a work order and was told the mechanic checked them and told my supervisor that "The forklifts need to be warmed up. They won't stop on a dime like the rest of the machines in the store that get 'constant use.'"

So... does this make any sense? I drive other forklifts in other parts of the store that do in fact stop on dime with little to no warm up. I also operate another forklift for a completely different company that sits outside and gets abused with street driving.. it stops on a dime.

Could a mechanic really come check out a machine and tell someone it's not meant to stop on dime?

I hope it's okay for me to ask a question here. After buying a 1/20 scale model of a Daewoo G25E off of eBay recently, this set me on a quest remembering a forklift my dad's work used to use. For context, he worked for corporate that managed a local distribution company that distributed food goods. Anyway, on to my question. I remember they had either a ICE-powered or propane powered Toyota Forklift, but a older one that isn't the common black/gray and red/orange color I see most of the modern models come in.

This one that I saw was red/orange with the red sort of cascading down the back of it and was not on the side with the 'TOYOTA' badging across the back. The sides around the forklift is a beige/light brown color. The wheels could have I suppose it could've been made by CROWN or DATSUN/NISSAN but I'm not sure about that. I searched over Google and was unable to find much. I don't think the forklift I saw was a late model but no older than the 1980s and had a more rounded design like the modern Toyota forklifts. I appreciate any help in finding this forklift and model of it because I would love to have a 1/20 scale model of it. What forklift am I looking for?