What do you look for in a forklift?

If you can swing it, you should consider getting that 10' strip of gravel paved to make life easier with the forklift. My gravel drive is packed road bond and is harder'n a minsters :eek:! I buried my old forklift to the belly pan faster than I could even think "Uh oh!" :BangHead: Congrats on the purchase!

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Thanks! And I agree completely. I would love to not have the unpaved gap, but it's not my property and I don't want my rent to raise. I know I should've listened to the advice given and purchased a pneumatic tire unit, but I just don't have the funds.
Keep the mast chains and carriage bearings lubed. Periodically raise it to full height to "exercise" the mast components and keep it all working smoothly. Don't leave it stored outside for extended periods unless covered. The sun and rain will dry up the lube and UV rays will damage the rubber hydraulic lines. If you are ever lowering the forks and the chains go slack, the fork carriage could be hanging up due to worn carriage bearings or lack of lube. If that happens, they can suddenly fall and cause injury. Never stand under, or allow another person to stand under the raised forks, with or without a load.
Thank you! The chains are a little gunked up, but move smoothly, so I plan to clean and re-lube them. I've found a few points of "consideration" that I'll address before putting it fully in service.

I really appreciate the advice from everyone.