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

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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.

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.

Electric Rough Terrain Forklift Hire in Melbourne: When It Makes Commercial Sense

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Electric Rough Terrain Forklift Hire in Melbourne: When It Makes Commercial Sense

Hire an electric rough terrain forklift in Melbourne? EPower offers the EP RTF25-4L1-HV for construction sites needing 2.5T capacity, 4WD capability, low noise, and no diesel exhaust.

EP 629 Innovation Summit 2026: Five Changes Shaping the Future of Material Movement

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EP 629 Innovation Summit 2026: Five Changes Shaping the Future of Material Movement

At the 8th EP 629 Innovation Summit, EP presented its latest work in artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous transport and smart warehousing, under the theme A Futuristic AI Show.

Electric Forklift Load Capacity Chart: How to Read It Safely

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Electric Forklift Load Capacity Chart: How to Read It Safely

Understand how load centre, lift height and attachments affect electric forklift rated capacity, with practical steps for reading the load capacity chart safely.

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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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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Electric Rough Terrain Forklift Hire in Melbourne: When It Makes Commercial Sense

11 min read

Electric Rough Terrain Forklift Hire in Melbourne: When It Makes Commercial Sense

Hire an electric rough terrain forklift in Melbourne? EPower offers the EP RTF25-4L1-HV for construction sites needing 2.5T capacity, 4WD capability, low noise, and no diesel exhaust.

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Used Electric Forklift Checklist: What to Check Before Deciding

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Used Electric Forklift Checklist: What to Check Before Deciding

Our checklist focuses on what Australian buyers, especially Victorian warehouse operators, should check before accepting a used electric forklift

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New vs Used Electric Forklift: Which Is Better for Your Warehouse?

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New vs Used Electric Forklift: Which Is Better for Your Warehouse?

New or used electric forklift? Compare battery risk, warranty, BMS data, TCO, refurbished and rental options for Australian and Victorian warehouses.

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Electric Forklift Fork Specs: How Dimensions Affect Load Capacity

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Electric Forklift Fork Specs: How Dimensions Affect Load Capacity

Technical guide to electric forklift fork specifications — length, heel thickness, carriage class, AS 2359 wear limits, and when Australian standards require fork replacement.

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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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VFDC Grant: $300,000 to Switch to Electric Forklifts?

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VFDC Grant: $300,000 to Switch to Electric Forklifts?

The Victorian Government's $8M VFDC Program offers grants up to $300,000 for freight operators going electric. Find out if your forklift operation qualifies and how to apply before April 22.

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