Trucktruth Launches Lift Truck Calculator

Trucktruth.com, an online resource for lift truck manufacturers, buyers, operators and dealers, has launched an online calculator that compares the cost of owning and operating an internal combustion engine (IC) lift truck fleet to that of owning and operating a similar fleet of electric trucks. The calculator, created by GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, can be applied to all brands of trucks and fleets of any size, making it a valuable resource for potential lift truck buyers.

The trucktruth.com online calculator asks visitors to submit information in six different tabs:

• IC truck information
• Electric truck information
• Energy cost information
• Plant operation
• IC truck operation
• Electric truck operation

Once the information is submitted, the calculator generates an operation summary, comparing capital, energy and maintenance costs for IC and electric trucks. The operation summary can then be used to determine which type of lift truck best suits a company’s budget and needs.

Trucktruth.com has an extensive Before You Buy section with various criteria to consider before purchasing a lift truck. The section includes articles, maintenance information and in-depth comparison data to help visitors make the most of their purchases. For more information, or to submit your own lift truck content or tips, please visit www.trucktruth.com

To submit news, questions or information, please contact the editor of trucktruth.com by phone at 919-945-0533 or by e-mail at editor@trucktruth.com .

Trucktruth.com is a Web site of Hyster Company.

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Trucktruth.com makes your lift truck buying decision worry-free. The Web site integrates the latest lift truck news, tips, and in-depth comparison data to help visitors make informed purchasing decisions and learn about lift truck safety, operation and maintenance. Featuring articles, white papers and extensive data, trucktruth.com provides a single-source reference for anyone looking to optimize their lift truck investment.