Your
first problem when purchasing a forklift will be finding a dealer.
Forklifts are officially called Lift Trucks, being referred to
generally as Lifttrucks. This is why most people get confused when
trying to find them listed in directories. Most directories tend to
list dealers under Industrial Trucks.
When
purchasing a
either a new
forklift or a used
forklift the likelihood of experiencing problems and
breakdowns is inevitable. Therefore one of the first questions when
buying a forklift is who is going to service it? Most forklift
companies profit from servicing their equipment, not selling it.
Renting
a
forklift, often
referred to as hiring or Contract
Hire is an option many prefer rather
than buying or leasing
forklifts. This is because the dealer continues
to own the forklift and therefore has all the responsibility its
maintenance.
Beware
of Grey
Market Forklift
Trucks that have been shipped in from foreign countries and were not
made for the UK market. Parts for these forklifts can be difficult to
source and therefore servicing and repairs can become a major issue.
Warranties
are
often available
on both new and used forklifts. Refurbished
forklifts will generally
come with a longer warranty period than cheap secondhand forklifts.
Always find out which parts of the forklift are covered by the
warrranty and if another forklift is provided during any warranty work.
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