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The mighty forklift has come a long way since its conception. Early lift trucks were simple in design being made to lift a load only a few inches. Even so, they made the unloading and loading of freight much easier and more efficient. Let’s take a look at some of the ways these essential machines are Adaptable, Durable, and Valuable to material handling.

There's still time to save BIG in 2018 on a new OR used forklift, aerial lift, industrial vehicle, sweeper or scrubber. But remember, to take advantage of these significant tax savings for 2018, you MUST acquire your equipment and PLACE IT INTO SERVICE by midnight December 31, 2018. Learn more about Section 179 at www.section179.org.

In December 2018, our company will be in business for 33 years. Action Lift, Inc. was founded in December 1985 by William F. Medico and is the largest, locally owned material-handling equipment supplier in Northeastern PA.

The PTH Series hand pallet jack features solid construction and generous use of steel – especially at critical stress points – to deliver long-lasting performance.

It’s late October, the days are getting shorter, and winter is looming in NE Pennsylvania. So it’s a good time to review our maintenance tips for cold-weather, along with some advice about keeping your operators comfortable in the frigid weather.

Are your forklift operators up-to-date with their training and certification? Action Lift can provide you with the ability to train, evaluate, and certify your operators—utilizing your own personnel.

There are several different types of forklift tires to choose from, depending on how the forklift will be used. Common types of forklift tires are pneumatic, solid rubber, cushion, and polyurethane. No matter the type of tire, they all show signs of wear and tear.

Is your lift truck experiencing too much downtime? Does it cost too much to maintain? If so, it might be time to sell and upgrade to a modern forklift. Today’s forklifts are new and improved—designed with advanced technology and ergonomic features.