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How to Choose Forklift Battery Capacity in Seven Steps?

11 min read

How to Choose Forklift Battery Capacity in Seven Steps?

Learn how to choose forklift battery capacity by shift pattern, duty intensity, load, gradients, charging windows and temperature for Australian sites.

Forklift Battery Sizing by Shift Pattern: Single, Double and 24/7 Shifts

9 min read

Forklift Battery Sizing by Shift Pattern: Single, Double and 24/7 Shifts

A practical guide to matching forklift battery capacity to shift pattern — single-shift, double-shift, continuous, and cold storage applications, with actual battery configurations and runtime data.

EP Equipment vs Hangcha Electric Forklift: Which Chinese Brand Is Better?

7 min read

EP Equipment vs Hangcha Electric Forklift: Which Chinese Brand Is Better?

An honest comparison of EP Equipment vs Hangcha electric forklifts for Australian warehouses — battery technology, product range, after-sales support, and a decision framework by application.

Switching to Lithium Forklifts? What Your Site Needs to Run Them

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Switching to Lithium Forklifts? What Your Site Needs to Run Them

onfirm charger compatibility, power supply, charge point location and safety requirements before switching your site to lithium forklifts.

How to Renew Your Forklift Licence in Victoria: Step by Step

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How to Renew Your Forklift Licence in Victoria: Step by Step

Step-by-step guide to renewing a Victorian forklift HRW licence: current fees, online renewal process, what happens if expired within or beyond 12 months, and employer obligations.

Toyota vs Crown Electric Forklifts: Which Brand Fits Your Operation?

7 min read

Toyota vs Crown Electric Forklifts: Which Brand Fits Your Operation?

Toyota and Crown are both leading electric forklift brands in Australia, but neither is the automatic best fit for every warehouse. The right choice depends on your application and fleet mix, not brand name alone.

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How to Choose Forklift Battery Capacity in Seven Steps?

11 min read

How to Choose Forklift Battery Capacity in Seven Steps?

Learn how to choose forklift battery capacity by shift pattern, duty intensity, load, gradients, charging windows and temperature for Australian sites.

Read More →
Forklift Battery Sizing by Shift Pattern: Single, Double and 24/7 Shifts

9 min read

Forklift Battery Sizing by Shift Pattern: Single, Double and 24/7 Shifts

A practical guide to matching forklift battery capacity to shift pattern — single-shift, double-shift, continuous, and cold storage applications, with actual battery configurations and runtime data.

Read More →
EP Equipment vs Hangcha Electric Forklift: Which Chinese Brand Is Better?

7 min read

EP Equipment vs Hangcha Electric Forklift: Which Chinese Brand Is Better?

An honest comparison of EP Equipment vs Hangcha electric forklifts for Australian warehouses — battery technology, product range, after-sales support, and a decision framework by application.

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Switching to Lithium Forklifts? What Your Site Needs to Run Them

13 min read

Switching to Lithium Forklifts? What Your Site Needs to Run Them

onfirm charger compatibility, power supply, charge point location and safety requirements before switching your site to lithium forklifts.

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Toyota vs Crown Electric Forklifts: Which Brand Fits Your Operation?

7 min read

Toyota vs Crown Electric Forklifts: Which Brand Fits Your Operation?

Toyota and Crown are both leading electric forklift brands in Australia, but neither is the automatic best fit for every warehouse. The right choice depends on your application and fleet mix, not brand name alone.

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Refurbished Electric Forklifts in Australia: What to Check?

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Refurbished Electric Forklifts in Australia: What to Check?

What refurbished actually means for electric forklifts in Australia, how to verify battery condition and documentation, and what to check before buying.

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How to Renew Your Forklift Licence in Victoria: Step by Step

8 min read

How to Renew Your Forklift Licence in Victoria: Step by Step

Step-by-step guide to renewing a Victorian forklift HRW licence: current fees, online renewal process, what happens if expired within or beyond 12 months, and employer obligations.

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Cold Storage Operations Are Switching to Lithium-Ion Forklifts

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Cold Storage Operations Are Switching to Lithium-Ion Forklifts

For multi-shift cold storage, frozen food distribution, and deep-freeze operations, switching to lithium-ion can change the entire operating model

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How to Get a Forklift Licence in Victoria: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

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How to Get a Forklift Licence in Victoria: Step-by-Step Guide for 2026

Step-by-step guide to getting a forklift licence in Victoria in 2026 — covering HRW licence requirements, LF vs LO classes, RTO training, WorkSafe Victoria application process, costs, and timeline.

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Electric Forklift Speed in Warehouse: Safe Limits by Zone

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Electric Forklift Speed in Warehouse: Safe Limits by Zone

A practical guide to electric forklift speed limits by zone in Australian warehouses — general aisles, pedestrian zones, loading docks, and ramps — plus WHS obligations for PCBUs setting and enforcing site speed policies.

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EOFY 2026 Clearance Sale: Up to 15% Off for Australia-Wide Warehouses

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EOFY 2026 Clearance Sale: Up to 15% Off for Australia-Wide Warehouses

EPower Forklift's EOFY 2026 Clearance Sale ran from 15 May to 30 June 2026, offering up to 15% off selected lithium forklift models plus cash bonuses. The campaign has now closed.

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Fuel Price Surge in 2026: Forklift Cost Comparison

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Fuel Price Surge in 2026: Forklift Cost Comparison

Fuel price surge in 2026 is driving up forklift costs. Discover why switching to electric forklifts is the smarter, cost-saving solution.

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