Choose superior lift truck ergonomics to increase productivity How can a lift truck maximise your operator’s performance? The answer lies largely in its ergonomics. Ergonomic design helps the operator to work more efficiently and productively. In a previous article, we set out the key design...
What can digital technology do for your materials handling, warehousing and logistics operations? Digitalisation is a key focus for Cat® Lift Trucks and its partners. It transforms forklifts into intelligent, connected assets that improve productivity, safety, uptime, sustainability and long term...
What does it offer employees – and how does it benefit businesses? Lift trucks are crucial to feeding the supply chains on which modern life depends. A wide variety of job roles connect with forklifts in some way. How well the employees fulfil those roles affects the success of companies and...
Do you want to cut the cost of your materials handling operation? To make real savings, you need to look beyond the price of your forklifts. That’s only part of its lifetime cost. You should consider its total cost of operation (TCO). Thankfully, most if not all trends in forklift development are...
For total confidence in materials handling, choose Cat Lift Trucks and its dealers The Cat Lift Trucks logo is a symbol of quality, dependability and performance. These brand values have been built and reinforced through a long history of developing lift truck expertise and technology. November 2025...
That’s why we often summarise our advice in infographics. Below, you’ll find links to some of the infographic summaries we’ve prepared in the last three years. Health and safety infographics 7 key safety rules Stability tips Tips for healthy forklift driving Seasonal (summer) staff safety Winter...
Use lift truck option choices to optimise your output and profits Choosing the right options can turn a great lift truck into the perfect one for your business. After all, every application, operation and user is different. To meet their demands and preferences precisely, and get the best possible...
How far should YOU go? What would be the ideal combination of automated and non-automated processes in YOUR warehousing operation? Today, we delve into the topic of ‘optimal automation’. For some businesses, introducing just one relatively simple automated feature, such as a conveyor, is enough...
How to minimise battery-related risks in materials handling operations Are lead-acid and lithium-ion forklift batteries safe? Yes, as long as you use them correctly. Our guide summarises the key safety issues and precautions. We’ll deal with Li-ion and lead-acid batteries separately, as they present...
Optimise manoeuvrability and control to boost materials handling productivity How can you move and handle goods faster, without bumps and breakages? Improving forklift manoeuvrability and control is the key. In a previous article, we set out the design priorities for fast lift trucks. Power and...
