The Search for the Holy Grail It’s your call. Which brand and type of forklift will you choose. If only you knew the costs. You can get the information you need. But you need to know a few things first. Type Hours Time $0.75 $1.03 $1.16 $1.49 $1.50 Class III Class I Class IV Class II Class V Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Hand/Rider Trucks Electric Motor Rider Trucks Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushi on Tires) Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires) Numbers based on a five year term, 1500 Hours Annual use The Inconvenient Truth None of it means a thing if you’re not prepared to follow through on your responsibilities after the purchase. Operator training and supervision, good housekeeping and an robust planned maintenance program are key to hitting the number originally arrived at. www.ToyotaEquipment.com