Taylor Cushion Tire Forklifts Arlington

Buying Tips

There are numerous factors to take into consideration when purchasing a forklift. Choosing the best equipment can have a huge impact on everything from production to operating costs, to machine downtime and worker morale.



When you are thinking of choosing a new or second-hand forklift, the following is a short list of factors to take into account. There are actually several specific questions the sales consultant should deal with in order to help you pick the best alternative which is most suitable for your business.



Step 1: Identify Your Needs

Making the time to identify your needs will help ensure that you can find a capable machine. What size are your typical loads? Are they 3,000 pounds to 35,000 pounds or even heavier? How many hours every day would you be utilizing this machinery? Would you be running the equipment outdoors or indoors or potentially both? How wide are your narrowest aisles to go through? Accurately answering these questions will make sure that you are happy with the model you pick.



Step2: Brand new Vs. Used Forklifts

If you are intending to utilize your forklift more than 4 hours per day, you will probably want to buy a new unit. The warranty benefits alone would come in handy. A second-hand alternative would probably be adequate for light duty and infrequent applications.



Step 3: Fuel Options

Normally, the large batteries which power electric forklifts could run for an 8 hour shift. The electric models are best suited for indoor applications as they generate no harmful emissions. Even though electric models are normally more pricey compared to different other types of lift trucks, they have less operating expenses. Electric forklifts are a lot quieter to run and do not have fuel storage needs to consider. Furthermore, these machinery have less moving parts so they have a longer life span because they have less components to get worn down.



The electric forklift is not without its downsides though. These equipment require recharging posts which may take as long as 8 hours th charge. There is an added 8 hours required for cooling. Recent innovations have made their way onto the market so as to significantly reduce charging time. The fast-charge technology has become a wonderful new thing.



Step 4: Tire Choice

Common lift trucks utilize cushion tires made up of solid rubber or they would be outfitted with pneumatic or inflated, air-filled tires. Some lift trucks would use a solid pneumatic tires, which is a combination of the two types of tire. The pneumatic tire style is perfect for outdoor applications. Cushion tires are best for interior use and solid pneumatic tires are the best choice for dangerous work settings where there is potential for standard tires being popped by sharp objects on rough terrain.

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