Purchasing a forklift 
Buying a forklift can be a substantial investment decision for your business, and having the correct equipment for your specific application is important. Efficiency and safety should not be compromised through poor specification or budgetary constraints.

Much like buying a car, forklift pricing varies widely by brand, and pricing does correlate to overall quality and reliability. Top line brands are generally more expensive to purchase due to technological advances, but this gives them greater ability to withstand misuse and service in harsh environments, and in the long term will offer greater performance and reliability.

There are a number of things to consider prior to purchasing a new or secondhand forklifts:

• Capacity - the size and weight of your loads.
• Lift Height - the height of your lifts.
• Operating Environment - the surface, conditions and location of your lifts.
• Fuel - the cheapest, safest and most viable source for your application.
• Aisle Width - the room you have to maneuver your forklift in.
• Usage - typical operating hours.
• Attachments - the right equipment for the job.

Our sales staff will be able to provide guidance on your specific application.

Which Forklift Brand to Choose? 

Which forklift brand is better - Toyota, Hyster, Nissan, Linde, Caterpillar, Crown, Komatsu, Mitsubishi....?  Wtih the modern technological advances of our era, most of these reputable brands compare very closely.  All of these forklift manufacturers are constantly striving to be innvoative in the engineering and technology stakes. All forklifts are manufactured to rigid safety specifications, however some will perform better than others depending on the application at hand. The most important things to consider are firstly, whether the forklift will perform the job that you need it to and secondly, that it falls within your budget. 

We've put together a brief outline of the advantages of each major brand of forklift we sell, as well as a little background information which may help make your purchasing descision a little easier, and if you're still not sure our sales team will make sure you get the right forklift for the job intended.

Forklift Safety Tips

Maintenance is the most important part of keeping your forklift going for years of hassle free work. Regardless of the hours used your forklift still requires frequent servicing to stop major breakdowns.  Here are a few things you may want to check on your forklift: 

• Forklift chains can stretch or become damaged if not adjusted correctly. Mast chain adjustment is checked with the mast in a vertical position. In that position there should be a slight gap between the forks and the ground. Is your forklift chain adjusted correctly?
  
• Occupational Health & Safety Standards look at tyne wear on forklifts by checking the tyne closest to the rear of the machine and not the front. Are your tynes compliant?
• Your forklift must be fitted with a load rating plate.
• Check that reverse beeper and rotating beacons are functioning properly.