subject: Top 10 Forklift Hire Tips And Answers You Need To Know About Forklift Hire [print this page] Hiring a forklift truck can be instrumental to running you company especially if you are in the distribution industry or the construction business. Buying a forklift truck can be a lot of money out right, hiring a forklift truck is a more manageable cost. Here is a look at the top 10 tips when hiring a fork lift truck.
1. Know your forklift hire requirements - Before contacting the forklift hire companies it is pivotal to know your exact requirements of your forklift hire needs. This includes why you need the forklift truck, what loads you will be moving, how often you will require the forklift and so on.
2. Know your budget - A key factor when hiring a forklift truck is the cost. It's a good idea to work out or have a rough figure in your mind of how much you are wanting to pay for the forklift hire.
3. Shop around for the best forklift hire quote - Don't just settle with the first quote you come across, have a look around and gather at least 4 or 5 other quotes before you make your final choice.
4. Choose your forklift hire company wisely - When choosing the company you are going to hire your forklift truck from be wise about how you choose. Although the price will obviously play a big factor in the decision also look at the company's customer reviews and testimonials to make sure they provide a quality service.
5. Searching for your forklift hire company - There are many different ways of searching for your forklift hire company such as online, using local companies, or from a referral.
6. Beware of lengthy forklift hire contracts - Some forklift hire companies may want to tie you into a contract for a specific amount of time, be sure to check the length of time of the contract mirrors your requirements.
7. Read the forklift hire contract thoroughly - Signing up to a lengthy contract is an important decision and so be sure to read the contract thoroughly making sure you understand what is required of you and the forklift hire company.
8. Factor in your forklift hire costs into your business budgets - One of the advantages of using a forklift hire company is that the monthly payment will be the same each month which makes your job of budgeting a lot easier.
9. Know their policy on breakages and break downs - Forklift trucks often need maintenance and parts replacing and so check the company's policy on extra costs and what is included in the price you pay each month.
10. What level of service is included in the price of the forklift hire - The price you pay not only includes the hire of the forklift truck but a service as well. Check with the company what other services are included in the price they have quoted for.
After you have made the decision to hire a forklift truck you will need to contact several forklift hire companies to ask for an idea of cost and terms. When contacting these forklift hire companies you will need to provide a certain amount of information in order for the company to give you an accurate quotation. The more accurate the information you give about your forklift requirements the more accurate the quotation you will receive. Here is a look at some of the most commonly asked questions you will need to know in order to gain a quotation from a forklift hire company.
1. Forklift Make - If you have a preference on the brand of forklift you would like to hire you will need to state this to the company. Different brands of forklifts vary in price. If you have no preference state this as well. Forklift makes and brands you can choose from include Ausa, Hyster, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Clark, Samsung, etc.
2. Forklift Hire Power - The power of the forklift truck involves whether you require a diesel, gas, or electric forklift truck. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type and so it is your choice as to which one is better suited to your workplace and company.
3. Lift Weight - What is the maximum amount of weight the forklift hire will have to lift? If you hire a forklift truck whose maximum weight is 1500kg but your loads are 2000kg then the forklift is useless. Check what your average load weight is and what the maximum is to ensure you hire the right kind of forklift truck for your needs.
4. Lift Height - How high does your forklift truck need to lift the load? Different forklift trucks have different height restrictions to them and so it is pivotal you check the maximum height required for the forklift truck.
5. Tyres - There is a choice of different tyres on a forklift truck such as solid tyres, semi-pneumatic, and pneumatic. Different tyres are better suited for different work environments and so check which is more appropriate for your workplace.
6. Guide Budget - Have an idea of how much you want to spend on your forklift hire. Within your requirements there may be 10 or 15 options of forklift trucks and so your budget can be the deciding factor.
7. Time frames - You will need to state how long you require the forklift for whether it is on a yearly contract, or 5 years etc. You receive better rates the longer the term.
