Buying Tips
There is certainly lots of things to take into consideration when purchasing a forklift. Deciding on the right machine can have a big effect on everything from production to operating expenses, to equipment downtime and worker morale.
Here is a brief list of things to think about when deciding on a new or second-hand lift truck. There is certainly some particular questions the sales consultant has to deal with in order to help you pick the best option that is best for your business.
Step 1: Identify Your Requirements
Identifying your requirements would ultimately help that you could find the best most capable lift truck for your business. How big are your normal load sizes? Are they 3,000 pounds to 35,000 pounds or even heavier? How many hours every day would you be using this machinery? Would you be running the machine outdoors or indoors or possibly both? How wide are your narrowest aisles to travel through? Answering these questions accurately would make certain that you are happy with the unit you pick.
Step2: Used Vs. New Forklifts
You may want to purchase a new unit of forklift if you are intending to use your lift truck for more than 4 hours a day. The warranty benefits alone will truly be handy. A second-hand choice would more than likely be adequate for light duty and infrequent applications.
Step 3: Fuel Options
The big electric forklift batteries will allow the lift truck to run for roughly 8 hours. These specific power sources make forklifts uniquely suited for indoor use since they produce no harmful emissions. Although electric models are generally more expensive than other units, they have lower operating costs. Electric lift trucks are a lot quieter to run and do not have fuel storage needs to think about. Additionally, these equipment have less moving parts so they have a longer life span because they have fewer parts to get worn down.
One of the downsides of the battery operated forklifts is that they need battery recharging stations and this could take roughly 8 hours. There is an added 8 hours required for cooling. Recent innovations have made their way onto the market in order to significantly reduce charging time. The fast-charge technology has become a wonderful new thing.
Step 4: Tire Choice
Common forklifts utilize cushion tires made up of solid rubber or they will be outfitted with pneumatic or air-filled, inflated tires. Several lift trucks would use a solid pneumatic tires, which is a combination of the two types of tire. The pneumatic tire type is great to be used outside. Cushion tires are perfect for indoor use and solid pneumatic tires are the best choice for dangerous work settings where there is a possibility for regular tires being popped by rough terrain or sharp objects.