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I know for a fact that Crown does not produce an engine powered lift truck. They specialize in electric trucks, but have a wide range of sized and application-specific trucks.

I am also very familiar with the Crown lift trucks and can atest to the fact that they are high quality trucks that are meticulously designed with longevity in mind.

They also have been expanding their operations in the past and have continued to manufacture around 85% of all the components that make a lift truck. Their motors are high quality because they are Crown manufactured motors. Thus, they have full control over the quality of each motor that leaves the factory. This allows for quick resolution of any issues that would ever arise, plus a level of knowledge that is second to none.

I agree that Crown trucks are initially higher priced than many competitors, but also think that a cheaper truck will cost you much more in the long run. The cost of service and price of downtime will catch up with you in a hurry.

I believe that Crown dealers do sell engine powered trucks under another name, but cannot speak about those trucks because I have no experience with them.

I do not know anything about Crown's dealer and service network in Singapore, as I am only familiar with their operations in the U.S.

Just out of curiousity, are you considering any specific truck model or type of vehicle?
  • Posted 2 Jun 2005 23:46
  • By sam_c
  • joined 2 Jun'05 - 11 messages
  • United States

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