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Clark question

I am in the process of looking for a good used Clark forklift. I did hear a rumour that there was a particular model and or year to shy away from.
I guess forklifts are like cars... every once in awhile a manufacture makes a lemon.
Does anyone have some ideas on which to stay away from....?
Thanks...
Gordon
  • Posted 27 Feb 2005 04:06
  • Discussion started by Behr
  • Ontario, Canada
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I would agree with all comments but would say that the
C300 Series was the worst Clark ever built. The C300Y40
and 50 was even worse than the cushions.
  • Posted 14 Jul 2006 07:18
  • Reply by LiftDuck
  • Tennessee, United States
The new electric TMX and EPX series AC100% look to be very good. The Genesis2 with the Yanmar 16 valve deasil engine are also above average.
  • Posted 3 Jun 2006 05:41
  • Reply by hanck_c
  • Capital Federal, Argentina
Hank_C

"Success is 80% attitude"
you did not stipulate gas ,diesel or electric- on the whole clark is a poor truck however if you must the electric 3 wheeler the TM - 15 is by far the safest bet i have fixed em all
  • Posted 25 May 2006 15:47
  • Reply by FrankieW
  • British Columbia, Canada
FrankieW Technician
Why Clark
  • Posted 12 Aug 2005 06:36
  • Reply by mick
  • Tennessee, United States
From what I have seen and heard, the GCS series that ends with a MC is no good. It was a enclosed wet braking system that when broken, was a nightmare to fix and very costly. The other "rumor" is that the Korean built, Samsung forklifts private labeled for Clark will have longevity issue's. They were built no to last, just for quick operations on no more than 4 years.
  • Posted 11 Mar 2005 01:46
  • Reply by baron_s
  • New York, United States
The real Clark Forklift was the C-500 series from the 70's to early 80's and sold in great numbers, this series was responsible for establishing Clark as the leading forklift manufacturer in North America. Tough to work on and always minor oil leaks (somewhat like the Harley Davidson motorcycle) this forklift was always very dependable and strong. Thery are still out there in the used forklift market, but are now showing their age.
  • Posted 4 Mar 2005 05:04
  • Reply by Al_S
  • Alberta, Canada
Alberta Forklift Safety Council
Serious about safety!
From my knowledge, its the Clark models made in Korea which had a brake problem, and yield a poor used value
  • Posted 4 Mar 2005 00:18
  • Reply by TimJ
  • Florida, United States
ANY G SERIES, THESE MACHINES SENT CLARK INTO BANKRUPTCY WITH WARRANTY ISSUES.
  • Posted 4 Mar 2005 00:08
  • Reply by ZENITH
  • Louisiana, United States

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