Used forklifts help you expand your fleet at a lower cost than buying new, saving you money and freeing up your cash for other parts of your business. The catch is that you have to be careful about what you’re purchasing, so you know it will perform the job you need it to, and so Read more
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Why Choose a Toyota Forklift?
Top Reasons to Choose a Toyota Forklift Toyota forklifts are some of the most popular types of material handling equipment in the industry. They are consistently on the cutting edge when it comes to new technology and features, and they are well known for their reliability, durability, and efficiency. Adding a Toyota forklift to your Read more
Forklift Rental: The Solution Your Business Needs
When to Rely on Forklift Rental Do you need a forklift rental right now? Check out our full fleet here. Forklifts are crucial pieces of equipment in warehouses, on construction sites, in material handling operations, and for a wide variety of other jobs and tasks. They’re the ideal solution for moving everything from pallets to Read more
How to Maintain Your Forklift Hydraulic System
How to Maintain Your Forklift Hydraulic System You rely on your forklift to lift load after load and tremendous amounts of weight each and every day. Depending on the features and capabilities of your specific model, hydraulics can also play a role in steering, moving the side shifter, tilting the cab, and a variety of Read more
Improve Warehouse Efficiency by Reducing Energy Consumption
Improve Warehouse Efficiency by Reducing Energy Consumption Large warehouses consume huge amounts of energy. Heating and cooling large spaces, lighting, charging and powering equipment, all require a lot of electricity. While it might seem like those utility bills are fixed costs, there are strategies that you can implement to improve your overall warehouse efficiency and Read more
What Is an Order Picker and When Should You Use One?
Order pickers are key pieces of equipment in many warehouse operations. They are most commonly used in narrow aisle facilities, distribution centers, and fulfillment centers to stock items and to pick and deliver material needed for filling orders from storage. The question that we are addressing in this article is, when is an order picker Read more
Daily Forklift Maintenance Checklist
Forklifts are some of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on construction sites, in warehouses, at port facilities, and for a wide range of other applications. Owners rely on them to move large volumes of materials and products from one part of a work area to another and keep their businesses functioning smoothly. To Read more
Why Your Forklift Fleet Needs a Power Study
A key part of any warehouse or material handling operation is ensuring that it is running as efficiently as possible. You need to get the most productivity out of your equipment as you can, while keeping operating and energy costs under control. That means you have to choose the best machines for your particular job, Read more
How to Optimize Forklift Battery Life
Forklift batteries are expensive. In fact, they’re generally worth up to about 30% of a new forklift’s total value. High fuel costs can make a battery powered machine an attractive and cost-effective alternative to gas or propane powered options, however, you can only realize those cost savings if you take proper care of your batteries. Read more
May the Forks Be with You – Free Forklift Forks Inspection
Every May at JIT we celebrate what we like to call “May the Forks Be with You.” It’s a combination of three things that our team loves: Forklifts, Star Wars, and the month of May. The way we celebrate this annual tradition is by ensuring your forklift is as effective as it can be. It Read more