Dock Leveler and Truck Restraint System Support and Sales
Having high-quality, dependable dock equipment is important for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is safety. Eastern Lift Truck Co.’s Dock & Door Division sells all different types of dock equipment, including a variety of dock levelers and restraint systems, and provides the routine maintenance and emergency repair service needed to keep…
Determine the Year of Manufacture of your Hyster or Yale Forklift
Use this handy reference list to determine the year of manufacture of a Hyster or Yale forklift. Locate the last character (letter) from a Hyster or Yale forklift serial number on this list to see the corresponding year of manufacture. Note: Hyster and Yale cycle through the same letter every 23 years, so you will…
Types of Forklift Tires
Choosing the right tire option for your lift truck depends on your application. The most common tire types are pneumatic, typically for outdoor operations and cushion for indoor use. But it’s not always that black and white. Solid Pneumatic: To the uninitiated, the term ‘solid pneumatic’ sounds like an oxymoron. These pneumatic-shaped tires are similar to…
Materials Handling & Storage Glossary: Carriage Mounting Class
It is important to know your forklift carriage mounting class, especially when adding forks or attachments.
Materials Handling & Storage Glossary: Quick Disconnect Couplings and Fittings (QDCs / QDs)
Quick disconnect couplings, also known as “QDCs or QDs” have many uses. They provide a safe and fast way to release and reconnect hydraulic hose connections.
Materials Handling & Storage Glossary: Mast
What’s the first thing you think of when you read the word mast? Most people (outside our industry) think of a sailboat.
Industrial Battery Maintenance and Storage during Extended Downtime
Proper industrial battery maintenance is critical to keep electric lift trucks running at optimum performance levels.
Prepare your Dock and Door for Cold Weather
It’s that time of year again! Being prepared for colder weather is a must for any business, but especially important for those with external docks and doors.
Forklift Tires: Inspection, Maintenance, and Replacement
This is a blog post about forklift tires, and specifically, the importance of proper tire care.
Ongoing Training is Important to our Team
Safety and continuing education are ingrained into our culture at Eastern Lift Truck Co.
Labor Shortage Solutions
Businesses around the globe are struggling to meet demand with major labor shortages.
Warehouse Doors & Loading Docks are a Critical part of your Operation!
Eastern Lift Truck Co. understands that your loading dock area is a critical part of your operation.
