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Yale Diesel forklift build quality

I am looking at a Yale Diesel Forklift from the later 90's (not sure). Specifically it is a Model #GDPO6OTFNAUEO97. Were these good diesels, who made the engine, and how was the quality of the rest of the truck. This is a very low hour machine, but it is still ?? years old. Thanks for your thoughts.
  • Posted 1 May 2012 13:23
  • Modified 1 May 2012 14:11 by poster
  • By Kingston
  • joined 4 Jul'11 - 14 messages
  • Massachusetts, United States
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It was sold, before I could look at it. Thanks for the input!
  • Posted 2 May 2012 08:47
  • By Kingston
  • joined 4 Jul'11 - 14 messages
  • Massachusetts, United States
Yes, that should have a Mazda diesel and it is a very good motor. I've done the service work on one of these Yales for the last 6 to 8 years and they hold up very well. But like johnr says, you should have someone familar with forklifts look it over before you buy it. How much is it?
  • Posted 2 May 2012 04:31
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States
It's probably a Mazda diesel, thats about all Yale used in their small diesels back then. The bigger models got Perkins diesels.

The Mazda was a solid little engine, I turned wrenches for Yale through most of the 90's and I saw very little problems with them.
  • Posted 2 May 2012 03:09
  • By bigGlittlestar
  • joined 12 Aug'08 - 139 messages
  • United States
Need a serial number to determine the year of manufacturer. The model number doesn't offer any clues as to year.
Don't get "fooled" by low hours on the meter - hour meters - can stop working, be replaced, disconnected, etc. Your need to have someone that is knows fork lift take a close look at - things like steer axle wear, wear on the up right carriage & channels, transmission operation (for ward/reverse) with & without load, etc.
  • Posted 2 May 2012 02:08
  • By johnr_j
  • joined 3 Jun'06 - 1,452 messages
  • Georgia, United States
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