Caterpillar electric pallet jacks

Caterpillar electric pallet jacks are made in Houston, Texas through a joint venture with Mitsubishi.  The joint venture is known as Mitsubishi Forklift Caterpillar America, Inc. (MFCA).  Mitsubishi also makes units under their own brand name, along with Jungheinrich as well.  Caterpillar is an extremely well-known brand for heavy duty construction vehicles.  Caterpillar trucks have a signature black and yellow striped color to differentiate it from its competitors (Clark, Toyota, Crown, Taylor forklifts).  

Caterpillar also makes regular internal (IC Combustion) lift trucks in addition to electric forklifts. Class I electric counterbalanced forklifts are available from a 2,500 lb. to 12,000 lb. lifting capacity. If need to lift heavier loads, you will need to purchase an internal combustion pneumatic tire truck.

Having the proper forklift truck is extremely important to ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient warehouse operation. If you are primarily using your lift indoors, an electric pallet truck is your best option. These have smooth polyurethane wheels with extremely low rolling resistance. The forklift batteries also serve as a counterbalance. This lowers the center of gravity on your electric pallet truck machine, which allows you to lift heavier loads without tipping over your forklift truck. These units usually keep their batteries in the rear of the forklift deck, as low as possible. Forklift batteries can last up to 6 or 7 years if they are properly maintained. In order to make sure your batteries last, you should check the water level on a regular basis, and avoid partially charging the batteries.

If you are interested in buying an electric forklift truck, you can also obtain financing options from the factory. This can be a great way for you to acquire capital equipment while minimizing your upfront cash expenditures for forklift financing. Keep in mind that this option will require your company to have a strong D&B score, along with potentially a personal guarantor. If you are interested in using an external firm for financing, you should check your credit in advance.

If you need to find a Caterpillar dealer, you can call 800.CAT.Lift to find a nearby location.  You can also purchase Caterpillar forklifts and repair parts over the Internet if you do not live near a dealer.  Repair parts can also be overnighted from the parts dealer, if you need a rush shipment done.  Your pallet truck machine should be serviced by an authorized dealer if you do not have your own in house maintenance team.  If your Caterpillar truck is still under warranty, you need to read through all the terms and conditions carefully to avoid issues with warranty service.