Normandry,

Maybe it depends on if the world is round or flat.
Sometimes it is hard to believe an Italian lad working working for the King &Queen of Spain. - I'm 1/2 "Pizon" so I can get away with saying this. - LOL

Ok

You win on a technicality

I still believe it may just be possible from somewhere in Alaska


Rgds

Normandy,
Take a close look at a map of Alaska/Canada - it appears to this person that the Canadian border is either east or north east.

What about Alaska !!!!!

Maybe that is what confuses Dear Sarah P

Depends on if your horse is traveling North Bound or South. And there will be a bit of confusion no doubt when traveling to Canada from the Detroit area - you know the only place in the US you travel South to Canada.
Touche'

@John J. Sounds a lot like our current government (Canada)'s agenda. Yet they won by a landslide. What does that say about our geographic orientation?

In response to johnr j last comment....Amen!

Johnr j, please check your email! I sent you something I would greatly appreciate you looking over. :)

Not a problem - hope the info helps you in your decision. The rumor mill is always filled with misguided info. Was taught by someone in my younger years to always promote the merits of yourself, your products, your services, your programs, your company and how they can benefit the end user in solving their issues. And not worry about the other guys 'cause you never have all the real facts and you usually end up looking like the north end of a south bound horse.

What a wealth of knowledge!!! You are awesome! I will visit the website and thanks for your input. Oh and by the way it was Hyster being the "town cryer", glad you veered me away from the scare tactics.

At one time that may have been true many moons & years ago - if it is still rumored on the street thenthe " town cryer" is still blurting out history - shame, shame, shame. Clark Material Handling is owned & has been owned for sometime by Young An of South Korea & they have injected the necessary capital to make them a viable player in the lift truck market & cash to invest in plant ownership, state of the art parts distribution (that can get parts out the same day - FedEx is just across the drive way), staff, etc. Satisfy yourself and go to their web site clarkmhc dot com - there is a link to Clark's history.
I do not work for Clark but did work for a Clark dealer & visited their facilities in Lexington & Louisville, Ky.

Certainly in todays economy all lift truck companies are having issues but there seems to be light at the end of the capital equipment purchase tunnel or maybe another train - depends what goes on in the boxing ring called 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC.

Thanks for the guidance! Have done just about all you advised, both seem about the same for my needs, dealers don't outshine one another, no food invites...yet! Did hear Clark was in financial difficulty. Wouldn't want to invest in a forklift that might not be supported after I buy it!!! Hear anything like that?

1. Ask each to "demo" a comparable unit that you are want to buy. Gives you a chance to see the unit in person and how the truck function are controlled & see which one best fits your needs & likes/dislikes - not all lift trucks are alike
2. Evaluate each dealership as to there support capabilities to keep you up and running - parts, service (number of service vans on the road, # of factory trained techs, rental (do they have a similar unit (s) in their rental fleet to support you in case your machine is down for a period of time), service response.
times , etc.
3. Do a spec sheet comparison - turning radius, width, length, height to top of overhead guard & top of mast when lowered (consideration when going under overhead obstructions, like door ways, pipes, etcetc and get the net rated lifting capacity at full lifting height as the unit will be equipped. These are all basic rated 4000 lb units built on a small frame (most lift truck companies have two 4k units one on a short frame & one a a larger frame) but if equipped with 3 stage mast (etc the net capacity more than likely will be less & you might. The large frame units is longer & wider, bigger drive & steering tires but has a "more solid feel" & rides better & usually better capacity retention but cost more), the short wheelbase unit is more maneuverable but has smaller tires (rides not as a smooth), tire replacement especially the steering tires will be more frequent and the net rated lift capacity would be expected to be less.

4. If all comes out equal in your view - then base your decision on where each sales rep takes you to lunch/dinner or both.