• Combilift C-Series moving lumber through a door

    Outgrowing your facility and equipment? Consider the Combilift C-series!

    Updated: Feb 28, 2022
    Starting to outgrow your facility and/or your equipment? Beginning to consider expanding or even moving your entire business? Doing so can be very costly. Before you make any large decisions, it’s important to take a look at all your options.

  • Forklift working outside after being inspected

    How Often Should Operators Inspect Their Forklift?

    Updated: Feb 22, 2022
    A forklift needs to be inspected every day or at the beginning of each shift. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requires all powered industrial trucks be inspected regularly.

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    Carer A70X: A 15,500lbs Electric Forklift

    Updated: Feb 07, 2022
    Carer has been a leader when it comes to designing and creating electric forklifts for almost half a century. Despite having faced many challenges, Carer has always had their focus on revolutionizing the electric forklift industry.

  • Carer electric forklift in a warehouse

    Electric vs. Propane Forklifts and other Internal Combustion Engine Forklifts

    Updated: Dec 15, 2021
    Not quite sure what forklift fuel type is right for you? With options like electric, propane, diesel, gasoline, and compressed natural gas forklifts, making the right choice isn’t always easy. Even though it may seem like any type of forklift regardless of the fuel does the same thing, there are notable differences to be aware of.

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    Leavitt Machinery for Agriculture

    Updated: Dec 15, 2021
    Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling suppliers in all of North America. Through Leavitt Machinery is known primary through the industrial and construction basted markets, Leavitt Machinery is also providing solutions for agriculture!

  • Manitou 3200 VT working on a construction site

    Presenting the Manitou 3200 VT - A 114 HP Compact Skid Steer

    Updated: Aug 17, 2021
    After pioneering rough terrain forklifts, Manitou has stepped into developing high-power compact track loaders and skid steers with high-end technology to overcome some of the most common issues with their operation. Manitou’s innovation in the compact 3200 VT tracked skidsteer loader is groundbreaking. Let’s find out more about the Manitou 3200 VT tracked skid-steer loader and how it is the ideal machine for operators.

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    Leavitt Edmonton Training Center & Advantage Learning Solutions Sherwood Park Consolidation

    Updated: Jun 14, 2021
    The Advantage Learning Solutions location in Sherwood has been merged with the Leavitt Machinery Edmonton Training Center. Everything you need to know about the consolidation is right here.

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    Provincial Lift Truck Acquired by Leavitt Machinery

    Updated: May 07, 2021
    Provincial Lift Truck Inc. has been acquired by Leavitt Machinery based in Surrey, British Columbia. Founded by Chris Glaubitz in 2003, Provincial Lift Truck has grown to become a trusted supplier of material handling equipment in the Kitchener area.

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    Stretching Exercises to Combat Forklift and Equipment Operator Fatigue

    Updated: Mar 30, 2021
    Did you know that stretching can help combat operator fatigue as well as muscle soreness, and overall body stiffness? We are going to review our machine operator stretch routine you can do before or after your shift, and even on breaks!

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    Where to Buy Forklift Parts & How to Buy Forklift Parts

    Updated: Jan 28, 2021
    Are you struggling to find a reliable place to buy forklift parts? Or maybe you are wondering where to buy forklift parts in the first place? Leavitt Machinery is here to help. Our parts distribution centers are set up and ready to provide both OEM and aftermarket parts options for a wide variety of equipment types.