Forklifts

What Type Of Man/Personnel Basket Can I Put On My Lift?

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts, Materials Handling

That’s probably the most common question we get asked here at Koke. And it’s not always an easy answer. That’s why we have a process we walk customers through to figure out which basket is best (and legal) for their particular situation. Classes Of Man…

Forklift Truck Capacity: Will My Truck Lift It?

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklift Attachments, Forklifts, Instructional, News & Press

We get calls every day when customers are shopping our forklift attachments, safety baskets, and order pickers, asking: “Will my truck lift it?” The truth is, forklift attachments do affect your overall forklift truck capacity, and whether your truck will lift it or not depends…

Types of Lift Trucks: Choose the Right Lift Truck for Your Business

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts, Materials Handling, News & Press, Products

Looking for a new lift truck for your business? In your search you may have noticed all the various types of lift trucks available for sale. Which begs the question, which one is right for my business? Lift trucks, also known as powered industrial trucks…

Is it Time to Replace Your Forklift Forks?

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklift Attachments, Forklifts, Instructional

There is a lot riding on your forklift forks – literally and figuratively. If they break or malfunction while carrying a heavy load, not only can it lead to loss of product, but it can cause damage to property or the forklift itself. It can…

Proper Safety Techniques for Operating a Forklift Dumping Hopper

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts, Instructional, Materials Handling

Forklift dumping hoppers have built-in fork pockets that allow forklift operators to easily store and transport bulk materials. These low-cost units are designed to be perfectly balanced, so that they roll forward when they are dumping their contents and return automatically to the upright position…

Risky Forklift Operations That Can Be Avoided

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts

With proper training and best practices, most forklift-related injuries can be avoided. The following forklift safety tips will help you address four of the most common forklift risks, and prevent workplace accidents and injuries. Turnovers The average forklift weighs several thousand pounds and can easily…

Best Selling Forklift Attachments

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts

When it comes to transporting products and materials in a warehouse, nothing is more useful than a reliable forklift. But sometimes just a forklift isn’t enough. That’s when forklift extensions and attachments come in handy! Forklift attachments and accessories come in a variety of styles…

Introduction to the Forklift Fork

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts, Products

A forklift is only as good as its driver – and its forklift fork. A skilled and experienced driver can maneuver a forklift quickly and safely as he loads and unloads items in and out of fleet of trucks and warehouse. But without a well-constructed…

Forklift Safety Checklist – Quick Tips To Avoid Forklift Accidents

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts, Safety Equipment

When you talk about forklift accidents, people always think of forklifts tipping over. It’s true they can tip over without following proper safety guidelines, and there are also other hazards when using a forklift that get less attention, including crashes, pedestrian injuries and more. Proper…

Are You Using Your Forklift to its Fullest Potential?

By Mike Nelson, Posted in Forklifts

Forklifts came into general use in the 1920s. They’re now used around the world to move a huge variety of materials. World War I was the start of a huge leap in the development of forklifts, as the number of men available for manual labor…