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Hello,

I have been looking for forklift for long time, and
I just found an old forklift 1992 Clark C500Y80, 8000K capacity, propane, foam filled pneumatic tires, 3 stages, side shift, Perkins engine, 2 speed automatic transmission.
It has 52,725 miles. Only $2000. The seller said that is has no issue.

Please let me know if it is good idea to buy this old forklift.
I'm going to use it very lightly, about 50 to 100 hours in one year.
How much do I need to spend if somethings(engines, transmission, etc) goes wrong?

By the way, I'm going to use it inside building and also outside on dirt.
I worry if it will make too much smoke and smell when I work inside a building. Please let me know if it is suitable to work inside a building.

Thank you.
  • Posted 15 Nov 2023 01:41
  • Modified 15 Nov 2023 01:43 by poster
  • By kevin_lee
  • joined 9 Aug'23 - 14 messages
  • California, United States

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