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the more modern ones (even the diesels) have so many electronics in them that they are a dealer/manufacturer only repairs really, plug the laptop in when you have problems type of thing that's why I'd go old old school design.
This is also probably true of most of the modern kit, they can be expensive to repair, but an older designed well maintained forklift shouldn't be a problem, at least you should be able to maintain it yourself.
Personally I'd go the LPG route, gas converter units can be resealed easily (Impco were the best unit) to have simple to repair and American design I believe, parts still available today on the Bay of Fleas.
I used to work for Linde years ago and my brother in law retired from them a few years ago, we both worked as service engineers for Lansing Bagnall>Linde.
Old forklifts can be returned to service but may take time money, but can be worth it in the long run...
The American manufacturers seem/tend to make parts for years after the truck is finished being produced.
Wear in pivots and bushes can be overcome, engines can be rebuilt, transmissions can be overhauled it the things like badly damaged mast sections, some manufacturer in house made hydraulic rams designs, seals can be made or purchased from a hydraulic seal company like FPE Ltd, as can rod and tube supplies for remanufactured cylinders. lift chains can be purchased from bearing supply companies.
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