Forklift Value?

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2009-04-28 21:08:44

I know that this is not side x side related but hey isnt that what the x spot is made for?

Anyway... Does anyone know if there is such thing as a "blue book" for forklifts? I am trying to find the value of one and I am having a hard time doing that. Any help would be great!

THX!

Titan · 2009-04-29 10:52:05

I came across this. Not much help but it doesnt seem like there is a reliable blue book for equipment due to things like damage, amout of service and up keep it got and type of work its done and possable internal damage that cant be seen in such things like pumps, pistons and drive motors. Its hard to tell how well a machine runs and operates with out test driving it for a few hours to see how it acts when things get heated up.
http://www.forkliftaction.com/forum/discussion_962.htm

One other thing you can try is used equipment web site, look over other forklifts for sale and you can get a good idea what they go for. This is a great site and it has alot of listings.
http://www.machinerytrader.com/

Be careful, used equipment can have alot of gremlins in them. :twisted:

I have run Toyota, Clark, Daewoo, Nissan and they all seem to be the best there is I would steer clear of anything that sounds like a cheaper knock off like Namco, Boss or Drexel

Badley · 2009-04-29 11:12:17

Very good info Titan. I would add Mitsubishi to the list - one of my favs. We run Cat (extended lift), Clark (standard) and Komatsu (front end loaders with forks - they seem to have the most troubles but have a heavy work load).

Titan · 2009-04-29 16:22:14

I want to see some forks on this beast.
it only weighs 258 tons
can lift 72 tons 24 feet high
and has 2,300HP diesel with a 1050 gallon fuel tank
325 gallons of hydraulic oil and 130 gallons of
coolant. each tire is 13 ft tall and weighs 8 tons.

NOW THAT WOULD BE A FORKLIFT
Did someone ask for some lumber?

Fasttrax · 2009-04-29 16:47:47

Yea, that will help lift that pallet out of the back of the semi!

MR. KRYPTONITE · 2009-04-29 22:03:28

Thanks for all of the info and help guys! I may have a few questions for you all in a few days after I check it out.

Thanks again!

Fasttrax · 2009-04-30 06:53:14

That is impressive though considering a regular dump truck is around 12 yards It would about cover a complete Toyota.

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