Mitsubishi electric pallet jacks

Mitsubishi electric pallet jacks are made in the USA.  Mitsubishi operates a joint facility in Houston, Texas with the Caterpillar company.  The joint entity is known as Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America, Inc. (MCFA).  They also make trucks under the Jungheinrich brand name.  Mitsubishi makes a wide range from internal combustion Diesel, LP Gas pneumatic lift trucks, to electric pallet trucks.  If you are interested in buying Mitisubushi lifts, you can contact them at 888-MIT-LIFT.  Mitsubishi is a diverse global corporation which makes products for various industries outside of material handling equipment.

Mitsubishi lifts have a teal green color, which separates them from their competitors (Toyota, Clark, Yale, Crown, and Hyster).  These machines are sold by various dealers across the USA.  If you need a forklift truck, you can also buy a new or used machine over the Internet.  Keep in mind that if you purchase a gray market forklift (i.e. intended for another country) you may have difficulty if you need to obtain warranty service for your forklift truck. 

If you are thinking about buying an electric pallet truck, keep in mind that they should only be used in indoor warehouse environments.  Because of the machine weight, these units typically come with polyurethane wheels.  These wheels roll extremely smoothly on smooth concrete floors but will not hold up to outdoor usage.  Consider purchasing a pneumatic tire unit instead, if you need to use your forklift trucks in an outdoor setting.  Pneumatic tire forklift trucks can support more weight, and will not pit or crack if you use them on asphalt.

If you need parts for your Mitsubishi lift truck, you will need to first obtain some basic information.  If you do not have the part number, you will need to obtain your Forklift serial number and model information.  You can find the serial number on a plate, inside of the operator cabin of your Mitsubishi forklift. 

If you need to find parts information, you can also check on their website www.mit-lift.com.  You can also purchase certain parts from aftermarket dealers as well.  Parts such as forklift batteries and wheels are made by various aftermarket companies.  You should have your forklift truck inspected on a monthly basis.  This is extremely important to reduce the risks of accidents occurring with your forklift truck.  This may be a lower cost option, and should be considered when you need replacement parts after your warranty period expires.

Mitisubishi also offers an in house financing option if you are interested in a factory direct forklift lease. Whether you want a capital lease or an operating lease will depend on the structure of your company. This decision should be discussed with your CFO or Controller. This is a great way to extend your costs over the useful life of your heavy machinery. Keep in mind that you will need to have a solid credit reference(s), including a high D&B score.

Mitsubishi forklift training and safety tips:

Make sure that you are properly trained before you attempt to operate any electric pallet jack or forklift truck. OSHA regulations should always be followed, as they are designed to minimize the amount of accidents which can occur in a warehouse. You should also keep in mind that just because you are trained on one specific model does not qualify you to operate different models or types of material handling equipment.

If you have never used a particular model of a forklift truck, you should definitely read over the directions before you attempt to use the forklift truck. Make sure that you understand exactly where all the controls are located, so that you do not accidentally use the wrong control lever on the electric pallet jack.

As a forklift operator, your job is to make sure that you operate your machinery in a safe manner. Make sure that you're always paying attention to your surroundings, so that you can avoid accidents involving other forklift trucks and pedestrians. If you're using your forklift truck in a very busy warehouse, make sure that you are always using your turn signals, backup sirens and mirrors. In certain situations, you may also want to look over your shoulders as well, to make sure that you are not missing anything which can be in your blind spot.

It is very important for you to understand that when you're operating a forklift truck, should always choose the safest possible route inside your warehouse. The safest route may not always be the shortest route; however you do not want to risk damaging the equipment. Some of the things you need to look for include overhead water pipes, obstructing doorways, and other obstacles which you may run into.