Forklifts are essential equipment for many industries, such as construction, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics. They can lift, move, and stack heavy loads with ease and efficiency. However, not all forklifts are the same. There are different types of forklifts designed for different purposes and environments. Some of the key factors that you should take into account before hiring a forklift are:
The weight of the load: This is how much your average load weighs and how much the forklift can carry without compromising its stability or performance. You should select a forklift that has enough capacity to lift your load safely. To move a load to a different floor or into storage, you’ll need a lift that can carry it up to that height. To avoid any hassles, make sure the fork lift you buy can easily access all of your storage levels and/or work platforms. The ground quality: This is the kind of terrain where you will drive the forklift, such as level, rough, uneven, or steep. You need to choose a forklift that can deal with the ground without skidding or tilting. For example, rough terrain forklifts have bigger tires and higher ground clearance than warehouse forklifts.
The energy option: This is what powers the fork lift’s engine, such as electricity, diesel, gasoline, or propane. You need to consider the availability and cost of energy sources and their environmental impact. For example, electric forklifts are quieter and more eco-friendly than internal combustion engine (ICE) forklifts. The type of mast: This is the vertical assembly that supports the forks and allows them to move up and down. You need to choose a mast that can fit in your work area and provide enough visibility for the operator. For example, a triplex mast has three stages that can extend higher than a duplex mast with two stages.
A common type of forklifts to hire is the Manitou Telehandler. This is an adaptable machine that blends the functions of a forklift, a crane, and a boom lift. It has an extendable boom that can stretch forward and upward, enabling it to access high locations and narrow spaces. Some of the perks of hiring a Manitou Telehandler are: It can do multiple tasks with different attachments, such as forks, buckets, winches, jibs, and baskets. You can easily swap between attachments with the quick coupler system.
It is designed for all-terrain performance with large tires, high ground clearance, and a powerful engine. It can work on uneven, muddy, or sandy surfaces without any difficulty. It has a spacious and comfortable cab that offers excellent visibility and ergonomics for the operator. It has a touch screen display that shows all the relevant information and settings of the machine. It also has a radio remote control that allows the operator to control the machine from outside the cab. Another type of forklift that is commonly used in warehouses is the warehouse forklift. This is a compact machine that has twin forks at the front to lift and move pallets of goods.