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!

A warehouse doesn't need to be fully-automated to reduce overhead costs and increase efficiency. Learn how our Jungheinrich Warehouse Management System achieves this, and more, while also saving 90% of the cost of a fully-automated system.

The short answer: Yes! You and any other employees using a skid steer need to be certified to operate a skid steer. Read on to learn WHY you need to be certified.

One of the first options you have when tending to your fleet is one of the most basic− the Preventative Maintenance Plan or PM plan. Some people call it a service contract, maintenance schedule or service plan, but for today, let’s stick with PM plan.

Leavitt Machinery is proud to announce the acquisition of Edmonton-based training company Crane Safety Limited. This acquisition broadens Leavitt Machinery's operator training division, strengthens their course offerings, and adds additional value to their sister company Leavitt Cranes.

If wine is your business, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre is the place to be this July 17th and 18th! Representatives from Leavitt Machinery will be at Booth R, along with a CAT GP25N, a Junheinrich EJE120, an Advance Adgressor, and a CAT 2ETC3500. To learn more about these products and how they can help your operation, stop by and talk to one of our experienced equipment experts!

Leavitt Machinery is proud to give students and recent grads the opportunity to utilize their skills in a workplace setting through our internship program! Internships are a great way for students to get to know a business, hone their skills, and make connections.