Nov 8, 2025
Forklift Hangovers: What Monday Mornings Do to Your Machines
Mondays are tough. For people, and for forklifts. Every Monday morning, I notice the same thing: Engines crank slower. Hydraulics feel stiff. The whole machine just seems… grumpy. It’s almost like the forklift had its own weekend hangover. Of course, the real reason is technical: machines left idle for a couple of days cool down, fluids settle, batteries drain a little. But as a user, it…