Nissan and UniCarriers used forklifts from Japan can be practical choices for warehouses, factories, logistics yards and industrial businesses, but buyers should understand the brand history before comparing individual machines. Nissan began producing forklifts in 1957, Nissan Forklift became a separate company in 2010, and Nissan Forklift later merged with TCM to form UniCarriers operations in 2013. As a result, used machines in Japan may carry Nissan or UniCarriers branding even though they come from related product history. The right purchase depends on the actual forklift, not the logo. Overseas buyers should compare rated capacity, mast, load center, power source, ...