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Walkie pallet trucks, which one do I choose?

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MFExpress
Quebec, Canada

I'm on the hunt for a new walkie truck and I've visited 4 of the main vendors in my area.

Cat WP4500        $4995
Crown WP2300   $5200
Yale MPB040-E    $4195
Raymond 102XM  $4295

I've narrowed my decision down to either the Raymond or the Yale, but I can't decide between the two. Raymond comes standard with many more features vs the Yale (many user programable features, numeric locking/unlock keypad, digital battery meter...) which makes me lean towards Raymond, but is simpler sometimes better in terms of electronic gadgets?
I'd like to know which of the two you guys would choose in terms of reliability and cost of maintainence. Please help me out as I have to make my purchase this week.

Thanks a million.

Posted 20 May 2008 09:29 AM

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justinm
New York, United States

raymond over the yale

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Posted 27 May 2008 09:46 AM

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E_lift
New York, United States

definitly Raymond

your local dealer is GN Johnston

Posted 8 Jan 2009 04:03 AM

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Solutions
California, United States

An extremely large Retailer in the US did a study and found that Raymond forklifts cost 1/6 the cost for on-going maintenance over less expensive brands.

Some of the reasons:

The undercarriage uses pull rods, not threaded rods (that can strip)
Password protection (people can't steal it)
Synthetic bushings (you don't have to grease the axles)
Shorter, top-mounted handle (more maneuverable in tight places)

Posted 17 Feb 2009 06:47 AM

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johnr_j
Georgia, United States

Did anybody ever hear what MFExpress ever bought on or about May 27, 2008? Was it quality or price?

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Posted 17 Feb 2009 10:44 PM

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zarci
ncr, Philippines

raymond...

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Posted 19 Feb 2009 05:23 PM

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Raymond
Kentucky, United States

Yale/Hyster is a very simple machine that have proven its self year after year. I have seen these unit in harsh environments such as pickle factory’s to bouncing around in a delivery (Pepsi) truck in -30 degree conditions work flawlessly. Best advice is to ask your salesmen for a” Recommended Spare Parts List” these are known wear parts to stock and are common wear items. Take look at the Yale/Hyster and then compare the Raymond. The Yale/Hyster is a buy far a much better unit then the Raymond on cost of ownership and durability.

Posted 19 Feb 2009 06:58 PM

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zarci
ncr, Philippines

raymond technolgy and quality is better than the other truck.. the new design of bt raymond are base on TPS(toyota production system) it's improve the quality of this truck from safety,durability,productivity,and driveability

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cesar

Posted 21 Feb 2009 10:35 AM

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edward_t
North Carolina, United States

I think MFExpress just wanted to advertise prices to see if any of the dealers in his area would give him a better deal based on price.
I also think most of these prices are close enough that a good salesman could "work with the customer" and the price not be as important as after-sales support.
MFExpress says "I've visited 4 of the main vendors in my area", but did any of their salespeople offer to visit your operation to see just which level of pallett jack you really need? I know for a fact Cat has about 3 to 5 different pallet jack designs based on how the machine is going to be used, with different batteries and controllers and price points.
Differences in battery packages are enough to make the differences in the posted [here] prices.
I also think in Pallet jacks, you very often "get what you pay for", as most dealers can sell you the top of the line tough truck, or a few models that may lift the same weight and drive as fast, but are 'less expensive to purchase' (upfront) units.
I am of the opinion a good eye can usually tell which is the better built unit.
Zarci's "opinions" seem to me to be right out of Toyota's sale literature, and not opinions developed over years of working with all different brands, but his English is excellent.
I am also still of the opinion that the relationship with the local dealer's staff is as important as the name or color of paint on the product, especially when speaking about something where the difference in price is less than the price differences of the optional battery packs, or a troubleshoot controller replacement service call.

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