What To Look For When Choosing Forklifts For Hire By Heinrich C Heymann
Many companies that are active in industries that range from construction to warehousing make use of forklifts. During certain times when large contracts need to be fulfilled or time sensitive projects completed, these companies often need to hire forklifts to boost capacity or to complete a project on time and within budget. It is at these times that choosing forklifts can mean the difference between success and failure. Many construction and other types of companies choose to hire forklifts only for those periods when they are required. This avoids the pitfalls of having valuable assets lie unused during periods when they are not required to meet specific project deadlines. In cash strapped times, the availability of a reliable forklift for a specified period can be invaluable, and by engaging in short, medium or long term hire, the company can save money that can be better put to other uses. A full maintenance lease is perhaps the most popular way to hire forklifts. This type of lease agreement is usually available for the longer lease periods. However, most companies that lease forklifts will be able to structure a lease agreement for the individual requirements of a company in need of a forklift for a shorter period of time. The full maintenance lease agreement has a number of other advantages for the company that engages in the lease. Aside from making the forklifts available as and when they are required, the terms of a full maintenance lease usually provide for insurance and service to the units, both of which can limit expenditure. The service personnel who are available to perform both routine maintenance and in the event of the breakdown of the forklift will ensure that the unit is running as soon as possible. Most full maintenance leases will also make replacement forklifts available in the event of the breakdown requiring a trip to the workshop. The servicing of the forklifts for hire will also use only manufacturer approved parts and consumables, as well as approved lubricants. The use of genuine parts and other consumables can contribute significantly to extending the service intervals that are required. This ensures that the forklifts will be available for use for longer period of time between required maintenance services. This means that the units remain productive and can contribute significantly more operating hours to the completion of the project. If the organisation requires the use of forklifts and chooses to hire the equipment a few common sense measures taken before entering into a contract of any length will ensure that the company gets the best value for money. Firstly the forklift units should be manufactured by recognised names in the business that have been providing quality forklifts to businesses across the globe for some time. Some of the best units available are manufactured in Japan and hiring one of these units should in most cases ensure that
the business has access to machines that are manufactured to tolerate the extremely harsh operating conditions that characterise forklift operation. Making sure that a full service history is available prior to engaging in the hire of forklifts is another way to ensure that the forklifts will be able to operate for extended periods between services. If in doubt, ask for references that can provide information on both the models of forklifts that are available for hire, and the professional services that are available from the company that is offering the units for lease.
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