{"id":1110,"date":"2023-02-28T05:18:54","date_gmt":"2023-02-28T05:18:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safety1stforklifttraining.com\/?p=1110"},"modified":"2023-02-28T15:39:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T15:39:35","slug":"how-to-select-a-forklift-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/safety1stforklifttraining.com\/index.php\/2023\/02\/28\/how-to-select-a-forklift-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO SELECT A FORKLIFT TRUCKS"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1110\" class=\"elementor elementor-1110\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-67602dfe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"67602dfe\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6583ad07\" data-id=\"6583ad07\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-483f2c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"483f2c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/safety1stforklifttraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choosing-a-forklift.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1112\" alt=\"how to chose a forklift truck\" srcset=\"https:\/\/safety1stforklifttraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choosing-a-forklift.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/safety1stforklifttraining.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Choosing-a-forklift-200x100.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5be82f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5be82f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<p>There are many aspects to consider before buying a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whall.co.uk\/counterbalance-forklifts\">new forklift<\/a>&nbsp;truck.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b>The first is the capacity:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>You need to know the capacity as this is the amount of weight that it is able to lift, shown on the unit data plate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The higher you are lifting a load the lower the capacity will become.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Before deciding, make sure you have a good enough idea of the sizes and weights you intend to lift if unsure, ask your dealer. You should have a good idea of the kinds of weights you intend to lift with the forklift beforehand anyway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The more the unit can lift, the more expensive it is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>The height:<\/u><\/strong><br>Similar to the capacity, you need to know how high you are going to be lifting any material and if you may encounter some height restrictions. For example, you might be working in a restricted area where the ceilings are low.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Information and questions to consider in your application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure you ask yourself \u2018What am I using this for and where is it being used?\u2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Consider your budget \u2013 can you afford the forklift? Are you compromising on quality because your budget doesn\u2019t stretch? Are you better off getting a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whall.co.uk\/counterbalance-forklifts\">used forklift<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Consider the environment you are in as well, for safety precautions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Attachments:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Attachment options are vast for a forklift; carton clamps, rotating clamps, marble clamps, side shifters etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Ask about attachments as these may add value to your unit. You may find you can negotiate a deal if you buy more than one attachment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Fuel options:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>There are also multiple choices of fuel; electric-powered, LP gas, gasoline etc \u2013 your dealer can help you to determine this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>If operating inside an electric-powered forklift, although ideal it is also more expensive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Heavy forklifts will require diesel \u2013 this has risen in cost lately \u2013 can you afford it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u style=\"\">Tyre:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Forklifts have a variety of tyre options. Cushion, air pneumatic and so on\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re working indoors, then a smooth cushion tyre will suffice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Warranty:<\/u><\/strong><br>Before making any serious repairs to your forklift consult your dealer first \u2013 even if the warranty has run out.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Maintenance and Service:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Review this with your dealer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Reputation: \u2013 It is highly recommended to choose a local forklift dealer \u2013 an established company in your area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Quality: \u2013 Be sure you make the wisest investment possible by doing your research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1d92cec elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1d92cec\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"aux-parallax-section elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a6d05bc\" data-id=\"a6d05bc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many aspects to consider before buying a&nbsp;new forklift&nbsp;truck. The first is the capacity: The height:Similar to the capacity, you need to know how high you are going to be lifting any material and if you may encounter some height restrictions. 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