Buy forklift to pay attention to what?

1. Operating environment
This is the primary consideration purchase forklifts, outdoor or indoor operation. If the truck is used outside the store, to choose gas, liquid petroleum or diesel powered internal combustion forklift; if the truck mainly in outdoor cold environment, then the gasoline-powered forklift is the most reasonable choice. Notably, diesel forklifts should be kept in use, can not always turn off the engine; every few minutes if the user initiates a forklift, it will damage the forklift; also recommended, diesel truck engine oil should be changed regularly.
Another type of truck is mainly designed for outdoor operation, the liquid oil - also known as LP-driven, with gasoline forklift for the market. LP forklift suitable both for indoor and outdoor use, because of its less toxic than gasoline electrics tacker. LP forklift truck and diesel fuel costs almost the same, but the diesel forklift maintenance costs less. In cold conditions of use, users sometimes protective cover assembly for LP forklift or heaters; If this does not guarantee normal operation of the truck, it will be converted to LP Gas forklift truck is also very easy.
Outdoor environment not only determines the choice of the internal combustion engine of the type used tires have requested. Pneumatic tires for rough terrain; free inflatable tires for outdoor flat and hard ground, and most indoor applications.
 2 indoor warehouse forklift
For indoor handling, such as in warehouses, electric pallet trucks forklifts advantage. Compared with internal combustion forklifts, its main advantage is low noise, no pollution. Although more expensive than electric forklift Forklift high, but lower operating costs. Electric forklift main reason is to save money without fuel, and without changing the oil and the like, such as plug and socket components. Electric forklift maintenance costs for the normal life cycle, the hour only 2 yuan to 6 yuan (a forklift running one shift per day, per year using 1700h). Must always pay attention to the use of electric forklift battery, check the water level and avoid battery kill.
3 Select Forklift Model
Select the forklift is the most important factor to consider its application and the actual situation in the warehouse, and if the truck for loading and unloading trailers, that front-wheel drive, ride, rider forklift trucks more appropriate. If the forklift is used to load and unload cargo shuttle to the trailer, a factor to be considered is the "free lift" problem, ie not elevated in the door frame of the premise, forks can be raised. The width of the roadway warehouse forklift to consider when selecting another question, three car truck requires 10ft (1ft = 0.304? 8m) wide roadway, four trucks will need more space for 12 ~ 13ft wide roadway. In a more narrow roadway, users prefer Forklift, pallet used to recover it with outriggers in about 8ft wide roadway operation.
 4 Capacity
Purchase the truck must be taken into account. The proposed purchase of the required capacity greater than usual forklift. If you want to lift pallet truck load is 900KG, then choose 1300KG capacity forklift more appropriate. Buy flammable or hazardous materials handling forklift, the user must check its security level. If the truck is marked with E logo, ignition phenomenon may occur; if the truck is marked with EE logo, is equipped with more safety devices; most secure level is the EX, which means that these trucks did not cause ignition of the metal parts. In short, the EX level than diesel forklift truck safer, designed specifically for safe diesel forklift marked with DX logo.
 5 Price PK efficiency
Forklift price is only one factor, spare parts and maintenance services capabilities and price of the vehicle is as important. Recommends that users consider forklift "life" of the full cost, not just the purchase price.
Most experts are opposed to buying used forklifts, unless it is used to make spare auxiliary work. If you only need a truck, you can buy used forklifts, but it must be recognized quality standards,
 Therefore, the user should consider the efficiency of the truck, as well as the manufacturer's support number will need a variety of forklift trucks. For savvy users, long-term and short-term interests should be taken into account.