Yale CLCO30CD 3,000 lb Forklift – The “Lil Bro” with Big Dreams- or as he likes to be referred to "Car #144" . Retired racer? Kid with a dream?...dunno...but he's got the digits tattooed on his sleeves like super glue ..." #144"
He might not be as beat down as his big sister, Allis ( French for ALICE- well maybe Cajun at least...close enough...amiright? YUP!) , but don’t let that fool you—this bad boy has been sitting long enough to develop trust issues.
3,000 lb capacity. Propane-powered (NO tank included). Ran at some point in history. Been chillin’ in the back of the yard ever since—probably whispering, “One day I’ll rise again...” like a forklift Batman origin story.
Sure, it needs some TLC (and probably a therapy session), but the bones are there:
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Tires hold air? C'mon man they are solid tires......CHECK on the AIR!
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Mast still looks ready to lift dreams (and pallets...or at least some cardboard boxes.)..CHECK!
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Paint’s got that “patina” the hipsters pay extra for. CHECK!
Whether you’re:
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A hobbyist looking for your next underdog project
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A shop owner needing a cheap parts unit
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Or just someone who likes collecting broken promises with wheels
This little Yale- Car #144- might just be the redemption story you’ve been waiting for.
No tank. No guarantees. No regrets.
Just a chance to bring the dead back to life—Forklift Frankenstein style.

