When looking for used equipment, part-time use is the best option. The easiest way to check this is to look at the body and amount of wear on major parts - if they don’t align with the hour reading then it most likely was reset. Verify the Odometer Readingīefore you do anything, make sure the forklift odometer has not been reset. Look at the overhead guard frame, if there is any damage to it then your operator’s safety will be in jeopardy. Make sure the horn, seatbelt, seat adjustments, lights, brakes and levers all function properly.īonus: OHSA requires that overhead guards have damage less than 3/4″ deflection. The common areas you want to test are all geared towards keeping the operator safe. If you can smell high levels of carbon dioxide (on diesel engines) then there is probably a problem with the catalytic converter or the regulator. Look for LeaksĮmissions - check by smelling the air when the forklift is running. Make sure the belts are tight and well lubricated.Ĭheck brakes and transmission fluid 7. Pull out the dipstick to check the engine oil, low oil might suggest that there is a leak. Lift-Tek will continue normal operations as independent subsidiaries under Cascade Corporation ownership.After you run the forklift for a few minutes, open the engine compartment and look for leaks and any cracks on the hoses. “Together, we will be able to provide enhanced options for those customers in need of specialized, integrated mast/attachment solutions.” “Lift-Tek’s reputation for quality products makes them a natural fit for the Cascade family,” says Davide Roncari, President & CEO of Cascade Corporation. With Lift-Tek’s special engineering capabilities combined with Cascade’s latest attachment technologies, such as mobile weighing and sensing capabilities, the acquisition provides opportunities for synergy and growth when it comes to product development for digitally integrated solutions. The acquisition gives the company the unique opportunity to bundle Lift-Tek masts with Cascade attachments for those customers who require a custom solution for the front end of their lift truck or automated guided vehicle (AGV). “We believe working together with Cascade brings excellent new potential to our operations and that our customers will benefit greatly from this development.” “We look forward to this new chapter in our company’s history,” says Angelo Ceresa, Board Member of Lift-Tek Elecar S.p.A. With manufacturing facilities located in Westminster, South Carolina, USA and Piacenza, Italy, Lift-Tek currently serves the North American and European markets as well as international customers. Established in 1999, Lift-Tek is recognized by OEMs in the industry for high quality mast products and years of expertise in materials handling. Products are used on both electric and internal combustion (IC) lift trucks, very narrow aisle lift trucks, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), telehandlers and more. Lift-Tek is a major global manufacturer of masts, including models in two, three, four and five stage configurations, with capacities up to 52 tons for a wide variety of applications. (Italy) - more commonly known as Lift-Tek - from Calvi Holding S.p.A as wholly owned subsidiaries. PORTLAND, Oregon, USA (Oct 26, 2021) – Cascade Corporation, the global leader in the manufacturing of lift truck attachments, forks and related technologies, has successfully completed the acquisition of mast manufacturer Lift Technologies, Inc. Posted by Cascade Corporation on Tue Oct 26 12:00:
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