"forklift" Articles

Carrying the Load: Basic Concepts

How much lift capacity do I need in a forklift?

When is a short-term rental a smart business decision?

When is a short-term rental a smart business decision?

Understanding Forklift Regulations & Certifications

Learn more about OSHA forklift training requirements and regulations for operating warehouse equipment. Sign employees up at TrainMOR through Morrison to keep your team safe.

Are lithium-ion (Li-ion) powered forklifts right for your operation?

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for forklifts provide longer runtimes, longer lifespans, fast charge capability, and reduced cost of ownership. Buy Lithium-ion batteries from Morrison!

Electric Forklift Battery Maintenance: Make Your Batteries Last Longer

Learn more about proper electric forklift battery maintenance with Morrison and how to extend your battery’s life for longer-lasting forklifts, saving you money and time.

Choose the right forklift tires for performance, safety, and efficiency

When it comes to forklifts, tires do far more than keep your equipment in motion. They influence operator health, equipment efficiency, and workplace safety. Selecting the right tires is a decision that impacts your day-to-day operations.

How to Reduce Downtime: Preventative Forklift Maintenance

Forklift downtime is time you can’t get back, affecting overall cost and efficiency. Learn how to prevent downtime and receive tips on maintaining your forklifts.

Benefits of Walkie Pallet Stackers: Improve Safety & Productivity

Moving and stacking pallets doesn't always require a ride-on forklift truck. Discover the benefits of using walkie pallet stackers to improve productivity and safety in your warehouse.

Prioritizing Forklift Operator Comfort: Why the Right Seat Matters

Behind every productive warehouse, construction site, or distribution center is a skilled forklift operator doing essential, demanding work.

When to replace, retain, relocate, or retire a forklift

Are you getting the most out of your forklift fleet? Have you evaluated whether each machine is a worthwhile investment? Could you be over- or under-equipped for your operational needs?

Optimizing Battery Charging Areas for Safety and Efficiency

Battery charging areas or rooms have certain requirements and the location can help or hinder traffic flow and productivity.

How much does a forklift cost?

It’s time to add a forklift to your fleet. Maybe it’s a replacement for an existing truck that’s outlived its usefulness. Or maybe your operation has evolved and requires more capacity or different capabilities.

How to Choose the Right Fork for Your Equipment

The forks on your forklift may seem like a minor detail, but they play a significant role in the overall performance of your equipment.

Don't Overlook Forklift Chain Inspections

Forklift chains, powered by hydraulic pressure, handle massive weight every day. These chains are critical to your forklift's performance and safety, so regular inspection is essential to prevent excessive wear or failure.

Pick Your Power Source: Electric, LP or Diesel

Electric, LP or diesel, oh my! Which type of forklift should you buy?

How Much are your Forklifts Costing You?

Your forklifts have costs associated with operation and it's important that you know how much each one costs you per hour of operation.

The Costly Effect of Excessive Tire Wear on Lift Trucks

Your forklift tires are essential for safe, efficient operation. Worn or damaged tires can reduce traction, affect performance, and lead to costly downtime. Here’s what to look for and when to replace them.

A new seat costs less than an EMPTY seat!

Forklift seats take a beating - and so do your operators! Let's talk about when, why & how to replace forklift seats.

Creating a Culture of Safety in Material Handling

The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month—the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. June 11, 2024 was National Forklift Safety Day.

Every Worker Deserves to Make it Home Safe Every Day

The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month--the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. And, June 11, 2024 is National Forklift Safety Day.

Renting forklifts is the perfect solution!

When outfitting your operation with expensive machinery such as forklifts, there are times and circumstances when renting instead of purchasing just makes good business sense.

Maintenance guidelines to extend the life of forklift batteries

Here are some maintenance guidelines to keep your electric forklift's lead acid batteries performing and lasting as they should.

How does equipment downtime affect your business?

There is no upside to downtime. Downtime can have varied negative impacts depending on the industry, especially in areas heavily reliant on material handling equipment like forklifts. See if these line up in your experience.

Optimize Your Material Handling Equipment Performance

Running a smooth warehouse operation relies on having reliable, high-performing material handling equipment. But keeping your fleet of forklifts running at peak efficiency can be challenging.

A guide to safe winter forklift operation

Get ready to take on Old Man Winter and send him packing! This comprehensive article will help you prep your people and equipment to conquer icy temps, slippery surfaces, brutal winds, and limited visibility.

How to Maximize the Life of your Forklift Tires

Let’s talk about how to stretch your budget and get the most life out of your forklift tires as possible.

The truth about forklift tires

Good tires can make or break your forklift. Literally.

How to safely recharge or refuel a forklift

Forklifts are important machines that help move things in warehouses and other places. They can run on either batteries or fuels like LPG or diesel. In this blog post, we will learn how to safely recharge or refuel a forklift.

Safely Stack and Lift Forklift Loads: A Guide to Your Personal Safety

If you work in a warehouse or distribution facility, you are familiar with pallet racks used for organizing and storing products and the forklifts used for stacking pallets on racks or removing them for delivery to other areas.

Forklifts in the construction industry

Forklifts may not be the first thing you consider construction equipment, but they are popular and versatile equipment on the job site.

Material handling equipment in agriculture

As the need for increased speed and efficiency in agriculture has grown, modern material handling solutions have replaced tractors on farms. Supplies and seed are delivered on pallets, so forklifts are becoming a staple of the modern farm.

Why and when to replace forklift tires

Forklift tires are essential to the safe and efficient operation of your equipment. Worn or damaged tires can affect stability, handling and operator comfort—and can lead to unexpected downtime.

The different types of forklift tires and how/where to use them

Your forklift’s tires impact the efficiency of the forklift’s operation. A review of the types and applications of forklift tires is provided in this article.

Can I put pneumatic tires on a cushion tire forklift?

A forklift tire its foundation. It's weight, load, and the weight of the operator all rest on the tires. Beyond carrying weight, tires provide a solid, stable base for the forklift and are the vehicle’s only shock absorption and suspension system.

National Forklift Safety Month

Let’s all celebrate National Forklift Safety Day by staying safe every day!

Forklifts Down on the Farm

Farming is hard work - unpredictable weather, volatile market, physical demands, and the unpredictability of livestock and crops. Most farmers embrace technology that makes their job easier and depend on the lifting power of forklift trucks.

Selecting the right forklift for your lumberyard

This blog post will focus on the lumberyard environment and examine factors to consider when purchasing forklifts.