Telehandler load charts are a crucial yet sometimes overlooked part of safe operation. Transporting , placing, and retrieving loads is a daily activity for many applications. When hauling materials, many factors can change how a load should be handled.

Failure to use PPE can lead to severe injuries to the operator or accidents that can cause damage to equipment. That’s why it’s important to ensure that every operator is using the correct gear before they start operating their equipment.

Snow is a reality for many parts of North America in the Winter months. If your operation needs to keep running regardless of weather conditions, it’s important to ensure that you take precautionary steps.

Looking to maximize productivity while keeping downtime to a minimum? Follow these 9 steps to reduce your downtime and extend the life of your forklift!

Leavitt Machinery has acquired Advantage Learning Solutions, an Alberta-based training provider. With a proven track record and solutions for various operations, Advantage Learning Solutions is known for their quality and consistent safety educational services.

Regardless of your application, it is crucial to ensure that your equipment is properly greased on a weekly basis to prolong the life of your equipment and major components. A few minutes every week is all it takes, so watch our quick, 4-minute video and make sure you have greasing added to your weekly schedule.

When it comes to forklift operation, forks and lift chains are put under heavy stress for every load. This means that they are prone to wearing down over time. Heavily worn chains or forks can pose a serious safety risk and affect the performance of your machine.

London, Ontario, Canada: Lift Depot Ltd., has been acquired by Leavitt Machinery based in Surrey, British Columbia. The acquisition by Leavitt Machinery, one of North America's largest material handling equipment dealers, will strengthen Lift Depot's resources to enable strategic growth and expansion with Ontario.

If you’re currently shopping for a new forklift, it could be worth your time to consider the benefits of a major rebuild as well. Though not suited for certain equipment and operations, a major rebuild can be a cost-effective and efficient alternative to buying a completely new unit.

Check out the Leavitt Machinery booth at Ag in Motion July 17-19th, 2018. You'll find us at booth 512 featuring the Manitou MLT series!