@JayR
@Swoop223

I don't know if the mast is "numbers matching" for the forklift, the 215xxx triple stage mast is listed in the service and parts manual for this model and year range. The mast does seem to appear to be close to the year of manufacture of the forklift (which is still unknown because of the weird serial number).

All the side shifts I have looked at are Cascade, and match what you had said JayR. I know they are typically not installed on small lifts like this, however, I have seen a couple that have them on. They as well may have been an owner installation. I have a small shop and this forklift is the perfect size, I never needed side shift until I bought a Yale 3000lb with side shift. It has been soo helpful in many ways, and I have been able to do many tasks because of it. I originally bought the Yale to replace the Hyster, but when I got the Yale to the shop I found it is much bulkier than the Hyster. When I did my research I found that Hyster is the physically smallest 3000lb package. So, I rebuild the Y112, the hydraulic pump, replaced the soft lines, rebuilt the worn out controls, resealed the powershift trans, completely rebuilt the wiring harness, and updated the ignition system. I figured the forklift would likely outlive me at this point, so I want to install a side shift. If possible I would add side shift and a fork positioner at this point, I am about to rebuild the mast assembly.


I am still looking for all the parts, ideally I would find an old unit that I could swap the side shift parts over from instead of piecemealing it all together.