CFE Equipment – Blog
The 9 Most Common Forklift Types, Classifications & Uses
Forklifts are used in a variety of environments ranging from the confines of a small warehouse to large construction fields and even lumberjack yards. The 9 most common types of forklifts with their uses are shared below: 1. Counterbalance Forklift – This common...
Internal Combustion Forklifts and Electric Forklifts: What You Need to Know
Are you looking to buy a forklift? Two options probably come to mind—internal combustion forklift (IC forklift) and electric forklift. You want to make the best choice; choosing between an Internal Combustion(IC) forklift and electric forklift depends on your needs...
6 Forklift Maintenance Tips to Improve Performance, Life, and Safety
Timely maintenance and servicing help keep your forklift up and running for a longer time. A well-maintained machine will ensure a reliable and safe operation. Otherwise, your machine gets plagued with issues and breakdown over time and calls for a replacement sooner,...
The Importance of Forklift Operator Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 issued a provision for only authorized and trained operators to operate a power industrial truck. With such regulations and high demand for heavy machinery, the need for skilled operators is foreseen to skyrocket in the...
Everything You Need to Know About Forklift Classes
If your goal is to move, by picking up and transporting, heavy materials over a short distance, then a forklift truck or forklift equipment is what you are aiming to use. This understanding, however, is not sufficient in itself. Proper knowledge requires you to...
Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Future of Forklifts
The material handling and warehousing-transportation industry is being revolutionized by the lithium-ion batteries being used in forklifts these days. Lithium-Ion (LI) batteries are better than acid batteries for quite a few reasons such as cost savings, safety,...
What are the Benefits of Buying a Reconditioned Forklift?
Whether you are a warehouse or a storage unit, a forklift is one of the most essential machines for the lifting, loading, and maneuvering of heavy pallets. Not having them in place can hinder your operations. It is important to have the right type and number of...
OSHA Imposed Fines for Material Handling Violations
In December 2010, OSHA penalized a freight carrier company in Rhode Island for $76,000 after an operator suffered foot injury. The authority has determined many counts where the lift truck is being operated incorrectly that resulted to mishap and worker’s…
Checking Your Forks
Forklift forks will start to get worn the after the first use. If you often use your lift truck, then it’s a very, very good idea to regularly inspect the forks. Here are a few things to look for while inspecting the forks: The thickness of…
