Normally there are no prizes for being old, but a new competition announced this month will give the owner of the oldest operational Mitsubishi forklift a new one.

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks' "Keeps on Running" contest is looking for the proud owner of the oldest 900-3,000 kilogram (2,000 - 6,500 pound) small, internal combustion, cushion tyre Mitsubishi forklift.

Eligible models include the entire FGC10-FGC33 model line-up, the current 'N' Generation, and all of its predecessors, and must be part of the contestants' current materials handling fleet.

The winner will receive a new FGC15N- FGC33N Mitsubishi forklift truck. Runners-up will get free Planned Maintenance (PM) services for up to one year.

"The Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks product line is known for providing reliable equipment that will keep our customers' operations moving," says Kent Eudy, vice president of marketing for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. "After decades of selling quality forklift trucks, we know there are going to be hard-working trucks out there that have outlived expectations, and we want to see them in action."

Competition details and the application form can be found online.

The application form asks contestants to upload photos and share fun facts about their forklift truck, including its company-given nickname and interesting details about how the forklift truck is used.

Entries close November 30 2008 and the winners will be notified in December.