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Raymond vs. Yale vs. Clark vs. Cat

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russell_w
Nebraska, United States

Where do I find an apple to apple comaparison on one forktruck to the next. Any opinions?

Posted 16 Mar 2005 07:25 AM

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Hi Russell w. You can get an apple to apple specs comparison of a lot of (more than 2,000) fairly new models on the Forklftaction website. Click on "Spec Checker" on Left hand side this page.
The list is not complete by any means but we are working on it. I understand that you want more than just basic spec comparisons and will be interested to see what our other readers have to add.

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randal_s
Nova Scotia, Canada

Apples to Apples is fine for a been counter, but you must also consider all the intangables of aftermarket. Hwo will be providing service? What is their response time and product knowledge? How cost effective are the spare parts, a cheap part costs your company exorbitant amounts of money if the delivery is days or weeks longer than another manufacturers. How much assistance can you recieve in: training, service, warrenty, parts, and SAFETY TRAINING?

Posted 18 Mar 2005 10:34 PM

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Truth
Ontario, Canada

If you don't mind spending some money, you can get "Pocket Specs" for Lift Trucks. You can see these are [url/email removed]. It's basically a organized listing of manufacturer's specs. It's not bad, although a little expensive for what you get.

Depending on what it is that you want to do, dropping into a lift truck dealership can prove to be fairly beneficial as well. Most reps. would love to talk about their product against the competition.

Posted 23 Mar 2005 11:54 PM

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mike_w
Virginia, United States

By far the best side by side comparisons can be obainted through lift truck guru. I think thier website (URL removed). They have the most to date info from all manufacturers they even have the new nacco truck specs

Modified 24 Mar 2005 10:57 AM
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Gordo
Alberta, Canada

Buy Crown, after that the others don't count.

Posted 31 Mar 2005 07:50 AM

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lt_usa
California, United States

Ltguru.com has detailed specs, pricing, used values and a residual value calculator (annual cost) or mhguru.com for individual “model report”.

Posted 19 Apr 2005 07:22 AM

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chewingyu
Singapore, Singapore

I don't know about Raymond or Yale or Caterpillar but I can vouch for Clark. We have a 5-ton unit that is over 20 years old and is still working great!

Posted 28 Oct 2005 03:33 PM

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JFwrench
Florida, United States

One thing you want to look at is information availability. For example Raymond will lot sell their diagnostic software outside the Raymond dealer network. So if your not happy with your local dealer your stuck. Can't vouch for the others.

Posted 2 Nov 2005 10:54 AM

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dan_b
British Columbia, Canada

How can you tell the difference. Demo each, side by side. Most operators prefer Raymond.

Posted 3 Dec 2005 01:34 AM

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daniel_g
Flevoland, Netherlands

Don't go on comments like "X is the best because I say so", and not "most operators prefer X"

Try them side by side and let the operators decide. This doesn't mean you shouldn't listen to peoples knowledge of operating costs for a particular model/brand.

Unfortunately you cannot also take note of users of machines taht have lasted 10 or 20+ years because they are not the same as those produced today....for many reasons.

Modified 14 Jan 2006 03:33 AM
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mike_n
Alberta, Canada

I'd have to agree.
Operators who are used to X will hate anything from Y.

From a mechanical point of view, certain brands fall far short.

The bells and whistles that manufacturers (?) put on are solely to impress the bean counters and the ceo's.

I once saw a warehouse switch from crowns to raymonds because an intoxicated VP liked the noise that the EZ's make on start-up. Now there was a sound basis for a decision!!

After sales care is very important, if the local dealer s*cks then it doesn't matter how good the equipment is, they won't make you happy.

I always tell my customers to pull the covers and look at how the units are actually put together.
The 'Keep It Simple Stupid' (KISS) choice will be the best long-term choice IMHO.
The more pieces= the more chances for failure.
The more cards/modules = the more possibility that a spilt cup of coffee will blow ~3 exposed circuit boards
You also pay a price for buying leading edge tech.
Anyone who reads my posts knows that I'm pro shyster/yale, BUT I'm a little scared of our new series of NA trucks.
ALL NEW TECH = ALL NEW PROBLEMS

Posted 20 Mar 2006 03:39 PM

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greisail
Queensland, Australia

Mate, like your style. I'm with Yale in Qld, OZ. what causes the nerves on the new NA series.

Posted 10 Sep 2006 09:15 PM

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opus
Ontario, Canada

It would all depend on what style of truck you are looking for.

In today's marketplace many brands are trhe same with cosmetic differences.

On the reach truck side my opinion is the Cat/Mitsi truck is the best on the market for your dollar. Many standrad features are extra cost option son the other models.

Best bet is to determine your budget and do the demo test and see for yourself.

Posted 28 Oct 2006 01:45 AM

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