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Pre-owned UniCarriers PF60LP Forklift for sale at Sam’s Mechanical

4 Big Tips for Buying a Used Forklift

While most business owners and operations managers would like to provide their employees with brand new tools and equipment every time they make a purchase, the realities of balancing budgets often make shopping pre-owned options the more responsible choice. When it comes to specialized machinery like forklifts, buying used can save a lot of money…

Class 7 AUSA forklift from Sam's Mechanical

What You Need to Know about the Seven Forklift Classifications

When choosing a forklift for a specific job, it’s essential to know the differences in the types of forklifts. Forklifts are assigned to one of seven forklift classifications. Each one is different and based on the type of fuel used, features, and use of the machinery. The best forklift classification for you depends on what…

UniCarriers forklift available for rent at Sam’s Mechanical

What To Know Before You Rent a Forklift for a Day

When businesses have to lift or store pallets of materials, there is no question—they need a forklift or lift truck, to do it. Forklifts have become essential tools for many businesses, farmers, and even some individual property owners today. However, buying a forklift is expensive and something that not every business or property owner can…

Hands performing forklift maintenance

Your Guide to Why Forklift Maintenance is Important

As a one-stop-shop for all things forklift-related, Sam’s Mechanical prides itself in being experts on forklift maintenance. Emergency repairs, parts and services, rentals, and sales—we cover it all. But why is it so important to have a forklift maintenance program in place at your facility? Previously we discussed some of the most common reasons for…

Man making forklift repairs

3 Most Common Reasons for Forklift Repairs

When it comes to keeping your facility running, your forklifts are likely an essential part of that process. In fact, forklifts may be such an integral part of your daily work routine, that you may not know what to do when something goes wrong with one of them. So what do you do if you…

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Predictions for the Manufacturing Industry and Their Impact

As a business owner, it’s essential for you to keep up with the current news and trends that may affect your business. No matter what industry you’re in, changes in the marketplace can significantly impact your profit, and that is especially true in the manufacturing industries. If your workflow processes are not running smoothly or…

Sam's mechanical pallet racks

7 Tips for Pallet Racking & Warehouse Organization

As a warehouse manager or business owner, you’re always looking for ways to make your business run more efficiently. What you may not know is that keeping your warehouse organized with pallet racking can actually make your business more profitable in the long run. So how do you organize a warehouse efficiently? Layout, proper pallet…

Forklift

Buying vs. Renting a Forklift

Is Purchasing a Forklift Right For Your Business? As a business owner, it’s always important to know how to manage your finances and assets. Knowing when to invest your money into a piece of expensive equipment—like a forklift—can be stressful, especially if it’s not possible with your current budget. Instead, you look into a forklift…

forklift in warehouse

11 Different Forklift Attachments & Accessories

A forklift is a very versatile machine that can be used for various tasks and purposes within the workplace. Without forklifts, it would be nearly impossible to move certain loads and objects. While forks are the most obvious and popular attachment for forklifts, there are many more attachments and accessories available that may be better…