Saturday, June 2, 2012

Tips on Renting a Forklift

Obviously, a forklift can be purchased but why do many companies choose to forklift hire? There are lots of factors why they use this strategy but more importantly, one should know what to consider when renting a forklift.

1. Make sure that you choose the right forklift for the job – providers should be able to assist you with this one, but you should also be able to provide them with information as to what you are specifically looking for.

o    Usage – how long are you going to use the machine?
o    Load to be lifted – bigger jobs requires a bigger forklift.
o    Range of the lift – how high do you need to lift the load?
o    Fuel – depends on what terrain you will be using the forklift. Knowing the kind of fuel will also help you in preparing your budget.