Taylor Cushion Tire Forklifts Tucson

Buying Tips

There is certainly many things to take into consideration when purchasing a forklift. Choosing the best machine can have a huge effect on everything from production to operating costs, to machine downtime and employee morale.



Here is a brief list of factors to consider when deciding on a brand new or used lift truck. There are some particular questions the sales consultant must deal with to be able to help you select the best option that is most suitable for your company.



Step 1: Identify Your Requirements

Making the time to identify your requirements would help ensure that you can find a capable equipment. What size are your standard loads? Are they 3,000 pounds to 35,000 pounds or even heavier? How many hours every day will you be utilizing this equipment? Would you be running the machinery outdoors or indoors or potentially both? How wide are your narrowest aisles to go through? Answering these questions correctly will ensure you are satisfied with the model you choose.



Step2: Used Vs. Brand new Forklifts

You may want to purchase a brand new model of forklift if you are intending to utilize your forklift for more than 4 hours per day. The warranty benefits alone will come in handy. A used alternative would more than likely be adequate for infrequent applications and light duty.



Step 3: Fuel Options

The large electric forklift batteries would allow the lift truck to run for roughly 8 hours. These specific power sources make forklifts uniquely suited for indoor use as they generate no harmful emissions. Although electric units are normally more expensive compared to other models, they have less operating costs. Electric forklifts are much quieter to run and do not have fuel storage needs to take into account. Moreover, these machines have less moving parts so they have a longer life span as they have fewer parts to get worn down.



The electric forklift is not without its downsides though. These machinery need recharging posts which may take as much as 8 hours th charge. There is an additional 8 hours needed 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 forklifts will utilize a solid pneumatic tires, which is a combination of the two types of tire. The pneumatic tire type is perfect for outdoor use. Cushion tires are perfect to be utilized indoors and solid pneumatic tires are the best option for hazardous work settings where there is potential for standard tires being popped by rough terrain or sharp objects.

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