FAQs
Tires
1.1
What are the different types of forklift tires?
There are two main types of tires for a forklift; cushion and pneumatic. Cushion tires are mainly for indoor use and come in either traction or smoooth. Pneumatic tires come in either air or solid pneumatic. Solid pneumatic are a solid rubber tire shaped like an air tire and an air tire is just how it sounds.
1.2
CAN I PUT CHAINS ON FORKLIFT TIRES
YOU SURE CAN.YOU CAN PUT TIRE CHAINS ON A AIR TIRED FORKLIFT,BUT NOT ON A HARD TIRED FORKLIFT.WE STOCK MOST SIZES OF TIRE CHAINS FOR FORKLIFTS.OUR TIRE CHAINS HAVE SQUARE HARDENED LINKS.
Mast
2.1
Will a 10 foot mast work for handling seed?
A 10 foot mast will stack seed 3 pallets high. If you would want to go higher, you would have to get a triple mast.
LP or Electric
3.1
Which type of forklift is better to buy for indoor use, LP forklift or electric forklift?
If you have the option to get an LP powered forklift it will be cheaper in the long run. An LP forklift will have cheaper repair bills and you will not be forced to buy costly batteries.
Electric Forklift
4.1
Why are used electric forklifts selling for less than other used forklifts?
Electric forklifts batteries have a life of approximately 5 years and the batteries run $4000-$5000 each depending on the size. Also most chargers are 3 phase and many buildings do not have 3 phase power.
Forklift Repairs
5.1
I LIVE IN SOUTHWESTERN MN DO YOU DO FORKLIFT SERVICE IN PLACES OTHER THAN KANDIYOHI CO.
YES WE PROVIDE FORKLIFT SERVICE IN MN AND SD.ALONG WITH SCISORSLIFT REPAIR AND SERVICE IN MN AND SD
Import forklifts
6.1
What are black market forklifts or grey market forklifts and are you able to get parts for them?
Black market forklifts or grey market forklifts are essentially the same thing, forklifts that are made in Japan. They have a different serial number than those made in the US but are essentially the same. Some parts departments get confused when it comes to the parts and parts books, we can help you with any parts issues you may have.
forklift IN MN
7.1
NEED AIR TIRED FORKLIFT
WE HAVE RUBBER TIRED FORKLIFTS OR FORKLIFT WITH AIR TIRES
PRICING
8.1
CAN YOU GET ME PRICE ON USED CAT FORKLIFT WITH 3 STAGE MASK.
WE DO HAVE FORKLIFT PRICES ON OUR WEB,CLICK USED FORKLIFT INVENTORY.HAVE SOME CAT FORKLIFTS WITH 3 STAGE MAST
FORKLIFT SALES
9.1
I AM LOOKING FOR A AIR TIRED FORKLIFT FOR SEED.CAN I BUY A CHEAP FORKLIFT OR RENT A FORKLIFT.
WE RENT FORKLIFTS AND IF YOU WANT TO BUY IT WE WILL APPLY TO SALE.WE ALSO SELL FORKLIFTS IN MINNESOTA
9.2
DO YOU HANDLE FORKLIFTS FOR FARM USE
YES WE DO ALOT OF BUSINESS WITH FORKLIFTS FOR FARMERS AND FORKLIFTS FOR SEED DEALERS.STOP AND SEE US AT FARM FEST IN REDWOOD FALLS THIS YEAR
9.3
WHAT IS THE DIFFRANCE BETWEEN CAT C5000 AND CAT P5000
CAT C5000,C STANDS FOR CUSHION TIRED-WAREHOUSE USE. CAT P5000,P STANDS FOR PNUMATIC-OUT DOOR USE.SAME WITH MITSUBISHI FG25 STANDS FOR FORKLIFT,GAS,2.5 TON. FGC25 STANDS FOR FORKLIFT,GAS,CUSHION TIRE,2.5 TON.
9.4
WHAT IS THE DIFFRENCE BETWEEN A CAT GP25 AND A CAT P5000
JUST THE YEAR.GP25 STANDS FOR 2.5 TON,P5000 STANDS FOR 5000LB.SAME FOR MITSUBISHI FG25 AND FG25N
9.5
I NEED A AIR TIRED FORKLIFT FOR MY FARM,HANDLING SEED AND AROUND THE SHOP.HOW BIG OF A MACHINE DO I NEED
PRO BOXS WEIGH ABOUT 2700LBS,BEAN BAG PALLETS ABOUT 3200LBS.ALOT OF SEED COMES ON 54"LONG PALLETS,FORKLIFTS ARE RATED FOR 48"PALLETS.DONT GET ANYTHING SMALLER THAN A 4000LB LIFT.IF YOU NEED 3 STAGE MAST GO WITH A 5000LB,THAT WORKS THE BEST.WE HAVE BEEN AROUND THE BUSINESS ALONG TIME ,SEE TOMANY PEOPLE BUY TO SMALL OF LIFT.ALSO THE TIRES ARE VERY SMALL ON ANYTHING LESS THEN A 4000LB.





