Happy New Year from I-80 Forklift
12/30/20
12/27/20
I-80 Forklift Service Truck Demonstration
Rick from I-80 Forklift goes over one of the well stocked service trucks they use to service and repair forklifts and equipment in the field. See more information at http://www.i80forklift.com
12/24/20
Merry Christmas - Silver Bells / Steve Perry
“Silver Bells,” available both digitally and on 7” vinyl, along with brand-new, special edition merchandise exclusively at Perry’s online store. Buy/Stream "Silver Bells": https://found.ee/StevePerrySilverBells
12/22/20
NEW JLG® 670SJ Self-Leveling Boom: Product Demonstration
Repositioning, cribbing, wasted time – prepare to put these pain points and more in the past. Unveiled and demonstrated at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020, watch how the new JLG® 670SJ Self-Leveling Boom eliminates the need for perfectly level terrain on the job site, helping you save time, increase productivity and, ultimately, contribute more to your bottom line.
12/19/20
Aerial Pros Minute: Fall Restraint vs. Fall Arrest
Does your team need a refresher on fall prevention for a MEWP? Learn the difference between fall arrest and fall restraint in this Aerial Pros Minute. Visit Aerial Pros for more: https://www.genielift.com/en/aerialpr... #GenieLift #AerialPros #GenieTogether
12/16/20
I-80 Forklift Parts Department Tour
Rick from I80 forklift gives a tour of their parts department. Having one of the largest in California, they can save you time and money for your repairs. See more at http://www.i80forklift.com
12/13/20
Product Walkaround: Genie® GS™ E-Drive Slab Scissor Lifts - ANSI
Learn about Genie® GS™ E-Drive slab scissor lifts in this walkaround video. Visit https://www.genielift.com/e-drive for more!
12/07/20
Elevating Access Equipment for Today and Tomorrow
JLG Industries founded the access industry in 1969 and more than 51 years later continues to redefine it by elevating access in three core areas: productivity, safety and technology. As the aerial industry leader we believe its our responsibility to continue to bring to market innovative solutions that push the limit of what's imaginable today for tomorrow.
12/04/20
Job Opportunity: Mechanic Needed - I-80 Forklift
- Mechanical experience in equipment or auto helpful
- Electrical and Hydraulic experience helpful
- Ability to troubleshoot and read equipment manuals
- Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on equipment in the field
- Clean DMV record
Pay: $20 – $30/hour – DOE with Benefits
Send resume to drew@i80forklift.com
12/01/20
I-80 In-House Trucking Service
I-80 Forklift In-house trucking service is Open for Service -California compliant and our RGN Cozad 35 ton air-tail trailer will provide fast and efficient loading and unloading.
- We have the ability to transport 59,000 lbs.
- Provide transportation anywhere within California
- Available 7 days a week
- Professional driver who is reliable and experienced
- Pricing: $120.00-$130.00 per hour for RGN load
We look forward to serving all of your transportation needs; along with our continued services in Sales, Rentals, Repairs and Parts.
Please feel free to contact us at the number listed below if you have any questions or want to schedule your next load!
Contact:
Interstate 80 Forklift, Inc.
Certified Small Business #1351740
70 Union Way
Vacaville, CA 95687
Phone: (707) 451-5100
Fax: (707) 451-5101ca
11/28/20
I-80 Forklift Donates Equipment for Vacaville Christmas Tree
I-80 Forklift gives back to their local community by donating equipment to assist in decorating the City of Vacaville's Christmas tree located in the heart of Downtown Vacaville.
Contact
11/25/20
11/19/20
Product Walkaround: Genie® GS™ E-Drive Slab Scissor Lifts - ANSI
Learn about Genie® GS™ E-Drive slab scissor lifts in this walkaround video. Visit https://www.genielift.com/e-drive for more!
11/15/20
How to Run Your Portable Generator Safely | Consumer Reports
Portable generators can be a life-saver during a power outage, but also a killer when improperly used. Here's what you need to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning, and how to use your generator safely.
11/13/20
Behind the Scenes: Assembling Reconditioned JLG Equipment
Did you know it takes approximately three days until the machine is green tagged and ready to ship? Go behind the scenes and see how the reconditioning process gets started. From inspecting ground control components to installing the engine and boom assembly to putting on the decals. http://www.jlg.com/
11/10/20
JLG SkySense Enhanced Detection System for Booms and Scissors
SkySense™, an enhanced detection system, uses strategically placed object detection sensors to enhance the operators awareness of their immediate surroundings. When a machine is in use, the sensors establish warning zones and stop distances in the machine’s direction of motion.
11/07/20
Conducting a Boom Lift Walk Around Inspection
The walk around inspection ensures there is no visible damage to your boom lift. A pre-operational check of your machine must be conducted before using it each day or when changing operators. Always follow the daily inspection procedure in your manual. Some other helpful tips include: The machine must remain off during inspection. Check the fuel level in the tank or the charge in the batteries. Ensure all manuals are in the storage holder. Check to make sure there are no missing parts, that they’re securely fastened and that there’s no visible damage or excessive wear. If you find a discrepancy or damage to your machine, remove it from service and alert the proper maintenance personnel. Watch the video for a more detailed overview.
11/04/20
Service Tips: Mobile elevating work platforms
Maintenance can drive lower total cost of ownership.
By Bill Dovey
ANSI requires extensive recordkeeping of boom lift maintenance
New ANSI standards will require changes to maintenance recordkeeping.
Keep it clean
Keep it clean. Be diligent in keeping contaminants out of engine, coolant, electrical hydraulic systems and drives.
Proper maintenance of access equipment allows owners to sell and rent a safe fleet of machines and is critical to performance and uptime. Failure to properly maintain boom, scissor and vertical lifts can disrupt a project schedule and put it over budget.
Regular service of aerial work platforms (AWPs), now referred to by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), is necessary to ensure compliance, prevent workplace accidents and lower total cost of ownership. Beyond the inspection checklist, here are items to consider when inspecting and maintaining aerial lifts.
ANSI standards define inspection protocols
ANSI A92.6 outlines the frequency of preventive and annual MEWP inspection requirements. Federal law requires a frequency inspection every 90 days or 150 hours, whichever comes first. An annual inspection must be performed on a MEWP no later than 13 months from the date of the prior annual inspection. Owners should consider placing MEWPs on a planned maintenance schedule based on hours of operation and type of application.
ANSI also mandates inspections be performed by a technician qualified on the specific make and model of the MEWP or one having similar design characteristics. What’s required for inspections is determined by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Owners of mixed fleets must reference the manual of each manufacturer for the specific piece of equipment being inspected to ensure compliance and operator safety.
Cleanliness extends service life
Dirt and foreign materials that collect on a MEWP can shorten its service life and impact resale value. Although manufacturers provide safeguards such as shields, covers, seals and filters to keep air, fuel, oil and grease supplies clean, regular maintenance is still necessary.
Openings in air, fuel or oil lines that are disconnected during maintenance should be covered to prevent dirt or other foreign materials from entering. When replacing old or damaged parts, such as oil and air filters, keep the new parts in their containers to maintain cleanliness and avoid scratching or scoring.
Prevent hydraulic system contamination
Hydraulic system fluid cleanliness is key to a long life for the system and its components. Even a small amount of dirt or other contaminant can compromise the hydraulic system. Contamination can be caused by using inadequate hydraulic oil or allowing moisture, grease, filings, sealing components or sand to enter while performing maintenance. Insufficient warm-up or leaks in suction lines can cavitate pumps and cause contamination. A tainted system can damage close-fitting parts like valves, pumps and motors, leading to malfunctions that could result in faulty operation and shorter service life.
To assess hydraulic oil cleanliness, remove filters and look for cloudy oil or metal particles. If the hydraulic system has been contaminated, it must be drained, flushed and refilled with clean hydraulic oil. The MEWP’s service manual will share how often filters should be checked, cleaned and replaced. Filters may need to be inspected more often if the machine is operating in a harsh environment.
Extending powertrain life
Many diesel engines require using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). If the wrong fluid is added, such as screen washer or diesel fuel, the injection, ejection fluid quality sensing systems may be damaged, impacting system life.
While battery packs are unlikely to become contaminated with foreign material, they may be subject to corrosion. To clean the battery, use a non-metallic brush and a solution of baking soda and water, then rinse with clean water and thoroughly dry it. Coat the terminals with an anti-corrosion compound.
New ANSI standards compliance
ANSI A92 updates are expected to be published in May 2018 and rental companies, dealers and distributors must be in compliance within one year of its publication date.
Rental companies will be required to train technicians on the current standards for each class of equipment they service. Equipment dealers and rental companies should also help operators understand and plan for these changes. End users may face challenges with new equipment and will have questions about site training and compliance.
The new standard requires annual machine inspections (AMI); completion and expiration dates must be noted on the MEWP. If rental firms use a third party for machine inspections and maintenance beyond daily walk-arounds, they must verify that person follows the new standard.
Under the new standard, operators with suitable experience may complete self-familiarization to reduce service calls to owners for minor operational adjustments. The requirement still exists to offer familiarization, but will be on an as-requested basis. In response to this change, rental companies may choose to use alternative customer service practices.
Another way rental companies can be more efficient is by stocking commonly used parts, attachments and supplies, eliminating rush orders and saving time and money.
Several changes to the manufacturing standards of MEWPs are anticipated, including load- and tilt-sensing, wind-force requirements, entrance gates, platform railings, tires and machine markings. Many OEMs have already undertaken these functional changes; operation manuals will include these updates.
New machinery components must be supplied by the OEM and meet the OEM specs to remain compliant. For example, replacing a gate with a chain on a new machine is an unauthorized product modification and will render the machine non-compliant.
Rental companies may see an increase in requests for information on retrofit accessories and must explain the manufacturer’s new warnings and instructions to renters. Rental companies should assist end users in meeting these new obligations. Equipment owners and dealers will need to consider how to familiarize their technicians with the new features brought on by the design requirements.
Regular MEWP inspections, preventive maintenance and ongoing training will improve operator and worker safety and increase uptime of equipment fleets. Partner with OEMs to understand best practices and develop a plan for optimal fleet utilization, which will help lower total cost of ownership.
Bill Dovey is senior product manager at JLG Industries Inc.
This article originally appeared in the May-June 2018 issue of Pro Contractor Rentals magazine, © 2018 Direct Business Media
11/01/20
Worlds Tallest Boom Lift 185 Feet JLG 1850SJ
This is a video we recorded of a JLG 1850SJ going up to max height which is 185 ft. This rig is not for someone with a faint stomach when it comes to heights. Filmed with GoPro Hero 4 Black.
10/29/20
10/26/20
Wacker Neuson Generators Available At I-80 Forklift - Power Your House or Job Site
See more at https://www.i-80forklift.com/generators/or call 707-451-5100.
If you need a manual transfer switch added to your house to connect one of these generators here are 2 of our electrical partners contact information:
Greater Sacramento Area- Roseville-Rocklin Electric https://rocklinelectric.com/ 916-772-2698
Solano County and Bay Area- CP Unlimited 707-373-6666
10/20/20
JLG Advanced Battery Monitoring System
This app provides concise, actionable data that fleet managers can use to ensure fewer worksite interruptions and improve project completion times. The new system for electric scissors and boom lifts analyzes the machine's battery charge and usage, while providing superior diagnostic information on the battery and charger system.
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/30OaJ6O
10/17/20
The Missing Lobster Dinner
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Soroptimist International of Vacaville believes in making the world – and our community – a better place for women and girls. We are able to do so because of our annual fundraisers and donations from people like you. We continue to connect with local women in need.
This year, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Vacaville City Firefighters Charity Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting victims of tragedy and underfunded programs in the community.
How can you help? For $100, enjoy a lovely lobster-less dinner for up to four friends, provided by Erica Marie Catering. Your ticket will include salad, bread, entr̩e and two sides as well as dessert. You may select wine Рwhite or red Рor two Brenden Theatre movie tickets. Tax, tip and special packaging not included. Your dinner ticket and wine/movie tickets will be delivered to you. Then make your reservation and pick up your dinner with instructions from Erica Marie Catering.
Visit their website for all the details.
10/12/20
Commonly Used Fork Lift Attachments
Commonly used fork lift attachments typically include a wide variety of attachments that serve a wide variety of purposes. This article will discuss a few of the more common examples which include side shifters, carton clamps, slip sheet attachments, multipurpose clamps, carpet poles, fork conditioners, roll clamps, and many more. Once you have finished this article you will have a thorough knowledge of each of these add-on parts.
The side shifter is one of the more commonly used fork lift attachments and it is a hydraulic attachment that allows for the lateral movement of the forks and backrest. This way the operator may place a load without having to move the truck in many cases. There is also the rotator which aids in the handling of tilted skids and special needs for the handling of certain materials. As the name suggests, it allows the tines to be rotated, which can also make dumping containers easier as well.
If you are someone who is constantly loading and unloading cargo of various sizes, then an automatic fork positioner may be one of the used fork lift attachments you have been waiting for. It is a hydraulic attachment that moves the tines together and apart without the operator having to constantly get in and out of the truck to reposition them manually.
Another one of the more useful attachments you may want to consider when looking for used fork lift attachments is the roll and barrel clip attachment. This piece of machinery is made to squeeze any material you are carrying, such as a barrel or paper roll, to make it easier to carry. Sometimes it is paired with a rotator as well, which can be used for a variety of purposes, such as to insert vertically stacked rolls of paper into the horizontal feed of a printing press.
Poles are also used fork lift attachments that are most often found in environments such as carpet warehouses. They can be used instead of forks to pick up and move large rolls of carpet quickly and efficiently. The clamp attachment is used to open and close around an object the operator is carrying which squeezes to pick it up.
It is most often used for the transportation of boxes, cartons and bales. The slip sheet attachment acts in a similar fashion except it uses a slip sheet to load off the forks. The drum handler attachment, as the name suggests, is used for the loading and unloading of drums by using a spring loaded jaw that grips the top of them.
These are just a few examples of the many different optional attachments that you will run into when looking at various used forklift attachments [http://www.usedforkliftguide.com/used-fork-lift-attachments.html]. The better you can understand the different attachments that are available, the easier your job will become as you can find the perfect attachment to help you move many different types of objects.
Pieter West travels the world on a regular basis and have written about numerous subjects. He has an extensive knowledge about, finances, DIY, parenting advice and many more subjects. You can find more of Pieter's articles regarding used forklifts at [http://www.usedforkliftguide.com/]
By: Pieter West
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10/07/20
Test Your JLG Knowledge
How well do you know JLG® machines and services? Test your knowledge in our Trivia Challenge, and you could win this month’s prize: a JLG® auto tech kit.
Follow this link to test your knowledge: https://www.jlg.com/en/ground_support/trivia-2018-april.aspx
10/05/20
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10/02/20
Product Introduction: Genie® GS™-1330m Scissor Lift - ANSI
The Genie® GS™-1330m scissor lift offers a maximum platform height of 12.8 ft (3.9 m) and a maximum working height of 18.8 ft (5.9 m), with a 2-person, 500-lb (227 kg) capacity and weighing in at only 1,950 lb (885 kg). Learn more: https://www.genielift.com/en/aerial-l....
9/29/20
Save Time and Money with the JLG® Bolt-On Fall Arrest System
Work 180o around and up to 6 ft away from your boom lift platform with the new Bolt-On Fall Arrest System from JLG. A cost-effective alternative to buying a whole new boom platform, this system consists of two large steel brackets securing a 6-ft cable with a ring that can move from one end of the cable to the other. Attaching the lanyard to the ring improves maneuverability and allows the operator to perform tasks outside of the platform.
Learn more: https://www.jlg.com/en/news-events/pr...
9/26/20
Mechanical Technician Needed - Interstate 80 Forklift
- Mechanical experience in equipment or auto helpful
- Electrical and Hydraulic experience helpful
- Ability to troubleshoot and read equipment manuals
- Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on equipment in the field
- Clean DMV record
Pay: $20 – $30/hour – DOE with Benefits
Send resume to drew@i80forklift.com
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