Adopting a Green Strategy?

Kensar offers many solutions:

The green movement has become more than just a buzzword for environmentally-conscious consumers. The rapid rise in fossil fuel costs, overflowing landfills, and the now obvious effects of global warming have made “going green” a priority for business, as well.

The purpose of this article is to give you an overview of the benefits and newer technologies available for electric lift trucks. (cont.)

As your company begins to implement a green strategy, you’ll want to consider all the options in order to make this move maximally effective and good for business. We encourage you to contact your Kensar representative who can give you more detailed information.

3 myths about electric lift trucks:

• Electric lift trucks don't have power.
• Electric lift trucks are more expensive to purchase/operate.
• Electrics take too much time to recharge.

Actually, electric lift trucks were around before there were any internal combustion engine models. And, they’ve come a long way since the early days with more powerful motors, batteries and more efficient designs. Today’s electrics give you plenty of pick-up and power for applications where electric forklifts are specified. You can find electrics that easily handle up to 14,000 lbs. of lift capacity.

Another myth about electric forklifts is that they are expensive. Not true. On the surface, the purchase price of an electric model may be slightly more and in addition, you must buy the battery and charger. However, the operational savings and longer life means electric is a very economical option.

Engineering for Reduced Maintenance

Another important cost saving is in lower maintenance costs. Why do electric lift trucks require less maintenance overall? In general they are built with fewer working parts so much less can go wrong.

*Example of fuel cost as of date of publication.

There has been a move toward reliable AC power which provides up to a 40% increase in travel speeds when compared to earlier DC-powered models. In many electric lift trucks you’ll now find:

• Higher performance capability - Faster acceleration, travel speed and lift speed.
• Higher productivity - AC maintains performance as voltage drops from the battery, while DC performance is directly related to voltage.
• Longer battery run-time - Improved efficiency with fewer stops required to recharge.

Rapid-Charge Battery Technology

The landscape has changed dramatically in battery technology. We are no longer tied to batteries that must charge for 8 hours, then cool for 8 hours. New “rapid-charge” or “fast-charge” technology allows operators to return an 80% discharged battery to a full state of charge in about 2 hours.

Look for more information on emerging technologies in the next quarterly issue of News on Used.

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Tax Break

Ends Dec. 31st

Internal Revenue Code 179 is one of the best tax breaks for business in a long time. However, you only have until December 31, 2008 to purchase your equipment and it must be placed into service by year’s end. That means you can purchase any used equipment Kensar offers. And because we deliver fast, you can begin using it in time to qualify for the deductions. (cont.)

But don’t delay—If you do not put your equipment into service by the end of this year, you must wait another year for the tax benefits. And the amount of this benefit is scheduled to be significantly reduced in 2009.

Specifically, the 2008 Economic Stimulus Act, IRS Code 179, gives business owners an incentive to invest in qualifying equipment by allowing you to deduct additional depreciation on your investments this year–in addition to the Standard Depreciation deduction (MACRS). This significantly increases your tax benefit the first year the equipment is placed into service.

All Kensar Equipment Can Qualify:

• Forklifts
• Aerial Lifts
• Burden Carriers
• Golf Carts
• Trailers
• Floor Sweepers
• Scrubbers

For commercial taxpayers who have qualifying equipment for business purposes, you may be able to deduct up to $250,000 of the value of the equipment. You may also qualify for a 50% bonus depreciation in addition to the first-year Standard Depreciation deduction (MACRS) on the remaining amount. If you acquire more than $800,000 of qualifying business assets during the tax year, your Section 179 deduction will decrease.

Certain leases and finance agreements also qualify for the deduction. This means you don’t have to come up with the cash to get this tax benefit by December 31st!

Example:

Cost of equipment acquired: ..........................................................$15,000
Maximum section 179 Deduction: ..................................................$250,000
1st Yr. Write-Off (lesser of cost or maximum 179 deduction) ............$15,000
Marginal tax rate (assumed) ..........................................................35%
2008 Actual Tax savings: .............................................................$5,250
Lease Rents Paid in 2008 (assumes 36-mo. lease) .........................$1,890
Net cash flow INTO your business 2008: .......................................$3,360

With this tax break—and economically-priced Kensar equipment—just think how far your dollars will go this year!

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A Note from Ken on Free Electric Demos

“We’re now selling more electric lift trucks than ever before. Once our customers overcome the initial fear that they might not be able to repair units themselves, 90% of our customers fall in love with electrics once they drive them. (cont.)

We’ve found that when people try them out, they love them. Electric lift trucks run smoother, there are no fumes and they are a quiet ride. And with today’s technology in automatic chargers, daily upkeep is very simple.

Actually, many customers thank us for recommending an electric lift truck. We’re always happy to give anyone a demo on an electric.”

You’ll See Us Around!

You’ll see Kensar service vehicles in the Indianapolis region – and anywhere you need us. We’re ready to service our customers in many ways, whether you need quick delivery on a part, a special attachment, or equipment service, Kensar is ready to help.

Anything You Want in USED!

Kensar has just about every type of used motive industrial equipment you can think of. Name the Brand, Model, Capacity, Type and if we don’t have it, we’ll get it! We have a nationwide network of resources for used equipment. And Kensar’s equipment is reliable, providing many years of useful life—at a dramatically lower cost than new. (cont.)

The Equipment You Need:

• Aerial Lifts
• Attachments
• Batteries & Chargers
• Boom Lifts
• Counterbalanced
• Cushion or Pneumatic
• Electric, Diesel, Dual-Fuel
• Personnel & Burden Carriers
• Scissor Lifts
• Skid Steer Loaders
• Sweeper-Scrubbers
• Telescopic Forklifts
• Trailers
• Walkie Stackers

The Brands You Trust:

• Alto/Advance
• Big Joe
• BilJax
• Cascade
• Cat
• Clark
• Crown
• Cushman
• Daewoo
• EZ-Go
• Genie
• Hyster
• JLG
• Linde
• Lull
• Mitsubishi
• Nissan
• Prime Mover
• Sellick
• Skyjack
• Skytrack
• Taylor Dunn
• Toyota
• Yale
• Yamaha

Our on-hand inventory may change from time to time, however we can obtain specific equipment if requested.

Think of Kensar for RENTAL

If you want reliable rental equipment at reasonable rates, call Kensar. We can get the right vehicles for your industrial or distribution application. (cont.)

We’ll deliver equipment when you need it anywhere in our rental region. Need a forklift with a special attachment? A cushion tire forklift, scissor lift or knuckle boom? Contact us, and if we don’t have it, we’ll source it. For more info, go to www.kensar.com or call Mitch for equipment and rates.

Kensar offers rentals within a 200-mile radius of Indianapolis which includes Central/Southern Indiana, Western Ohio and Northern Kentucky.