The FQK Blog: Buyer Intelligence for the Forklift Market
Market field reports, cost-curve analysis, and compliance news — written for the people who sign the checks, not the ones who write brochures. The permanent playbooks live in the guide library; this is what’s moving now.
August 1, 2026
Lithium vs. Lead-Acid in 2026: The Real Cost Curve Has Flipped — For Some
The complete layer-by-layer math: cycle life, swap labor, the battery room, and the shift-count verdict.
July 27, 2026
The 2026 Used Forklift Market: A Buyer’s Field Report
Lease returns are flooding in. Price bands by age and hours, channel math, and the 20-minute inspection.
July 22, 2026
OSHA’s Forklift Enforcement in 2026: The Fines Got Real
$16,500+ per serious violation. Inspection triggers, the top citations, and the checklist that costs less than one fine.