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Oliv
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Liftdoctor
Indiana, United States
I would not consider anything called a forklift a classic.
InventoryOps
Wisconsin, United States
Anything can be a classic. If you check the Photo Galleries section of this site you will see a few photos from the National Fork Truck Heritage Centre (it sounds a lot bigger than it is). Though I don't think there is a large market for classic lift trucks, obviously there are some collectors. Surprisingly you can still find lift trucks from the 40s and 50s still being used (often in small shops or really old manufacturing facilities). From a safety perspective, I'd rather see somone fixing these up for display rather than people still using them. There are little bits of forklift history scattered around the internet. Unfortunately the linking policy of fokliftaction doesn't allow links but you can do some web searches and check out some of the older lift truck manufacturer sites (they sometimes have a history section).
Tom_H
Michigan, United States
Nothing made over seas(jap-junk)
LiftDuck
Tennessee, United States
You have to go with Clark for old lifts... My favorite of all time is theThe Tiger that does not prowl is a potential
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tom_w
Virginia, United States
As the very old models become scarce they have the potential to become collectable. There are many old machinery collectors across the country. Some that come to mind are the older Clarks like the Truck Loaders, Clippers and the Towmotor LT-35. Fifty years ago who would have thought the old twin flywheel farm engines would have any value other than junk? The same may be a said for old machinery as well.
Nitro
Ontario, Canada
Where I used to work in London we had professional machine movers come in to move a production line to a new factory and they all had older model forklifts to do the job and it looked to me because of the weight and power of the older units. These machines were well looked after and a source of much pride. Where I work now we have professional machine movers come in to move CNC machines around and what do they use? Older model forklifts with slant six motors in them that purr like kittens. New stuff is great but there's nothing like watching the older stuff doing the job day in day out.
justinm
New York, United States
i see machine movers with old equipment here too with nice paint and looked/ran greatNew York, New York its a heluva town ..you know that The Bronx is up ..and im Brooklyn down
LiftDuck
Tennessee, United States
C30, 40 and 50s both A and B models. A models did not actually have an A in the model everyone just called them that because the came just before the Bs.The Tiger that does not prowl is a potential
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LiftDuck
Tennessee, United States
I tried to send a photo of the old CF30 in my shop, but being a PC
duodeluxe
New Hampshire, United States
I have 3 ancient trucks in my yard. One is a 1946 Towmotor model LT40. The other is a 1947 LT50 which has springs that compress on the back tilt so when you relieve the pressure it causes the mast to tilt forward. Both trucks are in running condition and believe it or not, they both have the original spec plates attached. I also have an Clark Clipper that is so old that it has an oil heated LPG vaporizor, since the truck didn't have a water pump. If anybody is interested in any of these, make me an offer.gitrucks@adelphia.net
duodeluxe
New Hampshire, United States
That is more than I would pay for your sarcastic opiniongitrucks@adelphia.net
Admin
Australia
A priceless exchange I would say.....no....not the value of the trucks or the opinion....the exchange of wit.
mil_forklift
New Hampshire, United States
[quote] I have 3 ancient trucks in my yard. One is a 1946 Towmotor model LT40. The other is a 1947 LT50 which has springs that compress on the back tilt so when you relieve the pressure it causes the mast to tilt forward. Both trucks are in running condition and believe it or not, they both have the original spec plates attached. I also have an Clark Clipper that is so old that it has an oil heated LPG vaporizor, since the truck didn't have a water pump. If anybody is interested in any of these, make me an offer. [/quote]
josef_v
Czech Republic, Czech Republic
The models of HC Forklifts have long-term tradition and I have good experience with using them. We bought two pieces from GLfau company and it works very good.
duodeluxe
New Hampshire, United States
Mil forklift; I didn't see your reply because it was attached to my response somehow. You can email me at gitrucks at adelphiadotnet.gitrucks@adelphia.net
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