Material Handling Archives

Our Material Handling section covers articles about forklifts and the movement, protection, storage and control of materials and products in manufacturing, warehousing and distribution.

New Forklift Battery Technology: Lithium-ion vs Lead-Acid Batteries

Hamish Auld

Over the years, forklifts have evolved from basic diesel engine machines to advanced, electric forklifts that are quieter, safer and easier to operate. But the ...

Material Handling

8 Things You Need to Know Before Going to a Forklift Auction

Hamish Auld

There are plenty of ways to get a great deal on forklifts these days, and one of the best ways is attending a forklift auction. As long as a you take a bit of c...

Material Handling

Forklift Rental: Should you Rent, Buy or Lease?

Hamish Auld

Once you’ve picked the make and model of your forklift, you need to decide whether forklift rental, leasing or buying is right for you. Each of them have their ...

Material Handling

What Are The Different Forklift Types?

Hamish Auld

When you’re picking a forklift for your warehouse or worksite, ensuring you get the right one is important. Not only are there several major brands with various...

Material Handling

Used vs New Forklifts

Hamish Auld

In the market for some new forklifts? Knowing what kind of forklift to buy and how much you should be spending can be tricky. One of the most important decision...

Material Handling

World-Leading Telescopic Handlers Hit Australian Market

Louise Heginbotham

Written in partnership with All Lift Forklifts and Access Equipment As of April 2019, established material handling and access equipment dealer, All Lift For...

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Diesel vs LPG vs Electric Forklifts: Which is Better?

Hamish Auld

Whether you’re starting a new business, upgrading your fleet or just replacing an old machine, picking the right forklift is important. Not only does it need to...

Material Handling

Why Choose an Electric Forklift?

Hamish Auld

Over recent years, the electric forklift has quickly become one of the most popular types of forklifts on the market. Environmentally friendly, cost-efficient a...

Material Handling

MLA Holdings Expands to Hunter, Newcastle, Central Coast, Gold Coast

Louise Heginbotham

2018 proved to be a big year for MLA Holdings Pty Ltd (MLA). Already one of Australia’s most established and renowned forklift suppliers, last year the company ...

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Equipment Focus: Toyota Forklift 8FG25

Louise Heginbotham

Toyota forklifts are renowned for their reliability, value and quality (it’s also why they were named the #1 brand in our top 10 forklift brand list). Going...

Material Handling

Crown in for the long haul with Disc Brakes Australia

Machines4u

Australia’s most awarded disc brake rotor manufacturer is relying on Crown material handling equipment to help it keep up with the strong global demand for its ...

Material Handling

Crown Helps ACT Mailing House Boost Storage Capacity by up to 35 Per Cent

Machines4u

Crown Equipment is helping one of Australia’s biggest multi-user mailing house/print distribution centres grow the capacity and efficiency of its storage and di...

Material Handling

Construction

Tips for Buying a Used Excavator

How to Get Your Excavator Ready for Sale

Excavators: The Ultimate Guide

Farming

How Satellites & New IoT Technology are Changing the Future of Agriculture

4WD Tractor vs 2WD Tractor: Which is Better for You?

John Deere Announces Gen 4 Software & Machine Sync Updates

Metal

Global Metalworking Fluids Market Worth Expected to Rise to $15.49B

What is Plasma Cutting?

Top 5 Laser Cutter Brands

Mining

Cat Parts Now More Obtainable Than Ever

Caterpillar Launch New Innovative Wheel Loaders At Perth Event

Autonomous Trucking Revs Up With Rio Tinto’s Mine of the Future Program

Wood

Stirling Machinery & CLTP Tasmania Support Sustainable Timber Industry

Everything You Need To Know About Woodworking Routers

Biesse 50th Anniversary ‘Future in Tour’ Celebration Arrives in Sydney

Material Handling

New Forklift Battery Technology: Lithium-ion vs Lead-Acid Batteries

8 Things You Need to Know Before Going to a Forklift Auction

Forklift Rental: Should you Rent, Buy or Lease?

What Are The Different Forklift Types?

Used vs New Forklifts

World-Leading Telescopic Handlers Hit Australian Market

Diesel vs LPG vs Electric Forklifts: Which is Better?

Why Choose an Electric Forklift?

MLA Holdings Expands to Hunter, Newcastle, Central Coast, Gold Coast

Equipment Focus: Toyota Forklift 8FG25

Crown in for the long haul with Disc Brakes Australia

Crown Helps ACT Mailing House Boost Storage Capacity by up to 35 Per Cent