Electric vs Internal Combustion forklifts: Which is right for my business?
Whether your business is in manufacturing, shipping, logistics, or other related industries, you know that forklifts are vital for efficient operations. They are beneficial for warehousing, moving heavy goods, and maintaining safety by preventing much strain on your employees. Once you’ve decided on investing in a forklift, you’ll find that there is a range of […]
What are Rough Terrain Forklifts, and when should they be used?
The purpose of any forklift is to carry heavy loads from one place to another. Conventional forklifts are primarily used indoors in warehouses or in flat outdoor environments such as Asphalt or Crushed Gravel driveways. But when your operations require you to handle load in unstable outdoor conditions such as on lawns or dirt, you’ll […]
2021: A Year of Awards for Ri-Go Lift truck Ltd.
For 45 years the staff at Ri-Go Lift Truck in Toronto, Canada have been providing local customers with exceptional service and top-quality Material Handling products and services. It’s our goal to be recognized as a leader in the Canadian material handling industry and to help our customers with their material handling needs each and every […]
The World’s Smallest Forklift – Mariotti
Compact, Powerful, and Perfect for Tight Spaces The world’s smallest forklift is the Italian-made Mariotti. While it was born in Italy for the tight operating conditions of Europe, there are many applications in North America and the rest of the world where this little forklift excels. If you are interested in taking a closer look […]
From COVID to “Lead Time” Pandemic!
We thought nothing could be worse than a Global Pandemic – panic and then sudden shut downs caused havoc and concern worldwide. But then things started to improve – people were taking necessary precautions and vaccines were coming out and the world wanted to “get back to normal”. People started buying things again but by […]
The Importance of Forklift Safety
In any workplace environment, most employee injuries and property damage can be attributed to a lack of training. A forklift safety training program is one of the most effective ways to combat workplace injuries. There are specific rules set forth by The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) concerning forklift […]
How to Select the RIGHT Forklift Battery Charger
In short: Match the charger specs to your battery’s voltage/capacity and consider your charging needs (i.e. standard, opportunity, fast) and the environment you are operating in. The right forklift battery charger will keep your battery healthy and optimize your forklift’s performance for as long as possible. Let’s go through some important tips and formulas that […]
Are Lithium Ion Batteries the Way of the Future For All Fork Lift Trucks?
Lift Trucks have come a long way since their invention in the early 1900’s and so have the options for powering these machines as there are different types of forklift batteries. Lift Trucks started with Diesel and Gasoline engines but quickly evolved into more efficient and cleaner forms of fuel such as propane (LPG), natural […]
5 Reasons How Regular Maintenance Can Save You Money
Performing scheduled forklift maintenance can help: Reduce Total Cost of Ownership. Preventative maintenance is often less expensive than waiting for a forklift to break down and trying to fix the long list of problems that can arise from that breakdown. Keep Forklifts Operating Efficiently. Poorly-maintained forklifts are harder to operate, making basic tasks slower and […]
Update on COVID-19
These are challenging, unprecedented times and we are doing all we can to continue to support you while ensuring our actions do not jeopardize anyone unnecessarily. Parts of our business have been deemed an essential service and as such we will be reducing our staff in less critical areas of support but will continue to […]