Criteria for choosing to buy DURABLE AND QUALITY FORKLIFT

Regardless of the industry or business, especially the wharf, all need to use forklifts. Depending on the size of the company, the characteristics of the goods, you can choose used or new forklifts. Please follow the following criteria to choose the right used forklift.

Before deciding, it is necessary to determine what is the purpose of buying your used forklift? Once you have determined, then based on the following criteria to choose:

1, Type of goods to be lifted

To withstand the standard used forklift, it is necessary to determine the type of goods, the condition of the goods, packed in blocks or boxes. Each different type of goods will be suitable for different types of forklifts such as: Forklift forklifts or forklifts with clamps.

2, Actual load and size of goods to be lifted

Before choosing to buy a used forklift, it is necessary to consider the actual load and size of the package to be able to choose the right vehicle. The size of the package or pallet will be different for the specific forklift.

First, determine the length of the fork and the pallet size to know the center of mass lifting. In fact, the lifting center directly affects the forklift load, especially with old forklifts, it is necessary to pay attention to this issue.

3, Actual height of workshop and aisle width

Each yard, warehouse, and factory has a different gate height, door design, and ceiling that is eligible for forklifts to move and work well in it or not. Avoid having a warehouse that is too small, but choosing a forklift that is too big.

The actual width of the aisles for forklifts is often based on the dimensions of the pallet blocks. Carefully calculating this will help us choose the right forklift, easily moving in and out without being obstructed or entangled.

4, How long is the use of the old forklift?

Depending on the budget, size and purpose of the business, choose a used forklift with a long or low life. Older cars tend to have higher prices and longer amortization periods. If only using a low date, the cost is cheaper and the amortization time will be faster. This choice depends on whether the business wants to use it for a short time or a long time.

5, Choose the type of used forklift

According to the specificity, nature of work, purpose of use, choose a reasonable forklift, there are usually the following categories:

Diesel forklift: The advantage is that the machine is strong, the lifting capacity is large, but the emissions are high, causing environmental pollution.
Electric forklifts are usually stable, safe, low-emissions but suitable for certain terrain.
Diesel forklifts have many types of capacity, can run even in narrow warehouses.

There are many other types of forklift trucks, businesses can choose for themselves the appropriate type.

6, Observe and carefully check the hardware, engine and parts of the vehicle

The most important note when buying a used forklift is to carefully observe the hardware and parts of the truck to see:

Is the car dented, distorted or chipped? To check if the old car has been repainted, tap on the magnet to show that the car is old and rusty.

Observe if the wheel is too worn, are the tires still good?
Is the fork cracked, broken, or excessively worn, especially the welds on the lift?
Listen to the engine sound, if it is not loaded and explodes, it is very likely that the car has a problem.
Check hydraulic systems, turn signals, brakes, batteries...
Take a few test drives, test the engine both at no load and with load to check the performance of the car.
When choosing to buy, don't forget to find out the price of used forklifts, don't rush to believe the offers of used forklifts that are too cheap compared to the average price, lest you lose money. Finally, choose a reputable unit to choose a gold deposit, owning affordable, high-quality second-hand forklifts with a prestigious and quality warranty.

If you are in need of reference for used forklifts, please contact us immediately for advice