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What to Consider Before Buying a Heavy Duty Forklift

If your application requires you to move loads that are heavier than 15,000 lbs., a heavy duty forklift is a necessity. Toyota’s THD line features models with load capacities ranging from 18,000 to 125,000 lbs. and practically innumerable application capabilities. Before you begin your search for the right high capacity forklift model for your operation, […]

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Toyota Large Capacity Forklifts

Released in 2014, the 8-series large capacity forklifts are powered by Toyota engineered engines. Lifting capacities vary by model, ranging from 8,000 – 17,500 lbs for pneumatic and 8,000 – 15,500 lbs for cushion. These new 4-cylinder engines provide the same or greater horsepower and torque as the previous 6-cylinder designs and allow these large […]

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High Capacity Adjustable Wheelbase Forklift Rental

Toyota’s High Capacity Adjustable Wheelbase unit is an internal combustion engine cushion forklift ideal for rigging, steel and general manufacturing applications. This unit also includes a quick-change system for forks and boom attachment. The High Capacity Adjustable Wheelbase forklift can be purchased for lifting capacities as low as 15,000 lbs and as great as 80,000 […]

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Busting the Myths of Large Capacity Forklifts

Large capacity forklifts aren’t just about a heavier counterweight. According to ProLift’s team of equipment specialists, companies make themselves vulnerable to increased forklift repairs and accidents with this logic. Large Capacity Forklift Myths Big forklifts don’t tip-over You’re not picking up the typical product, wrapped and stacked neatly on a pallet. It’s heavy, long and […]

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Large Capacity Forklifts: How Are They Different?

Depending on the industry and application, your facility may use a large capacity forklift, a unit with a capacity of 15,500 lb or more. Although these forklifts are operated inside the facility to move machinery, machinery dies and specialty manufactured product (low or high volume), oftentimes they are used outside, working on uneven and rough […]