The order pickers offer reaching heights of up to twelve meters, and thanks to the modular design principle, they are a perfect match for the specific application. Their task is to drive to pallets in the narrow aisles of a high bay warehouse, and then remove individual boxes.
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Buy your equipment from a certified used dealer (NOT online auctions, Craigslist, eBay, etc.).There are many things to look for when buying a used forklift.īut, the most important elements that will save you thousands in repairs and cost of ownership down the line are: Now - you cannot base everything solely on hours, you still have to look at the other 8 areas listed above because maybe the tires were never replaced or maybe there are some leaks.īut, if the equipment averages over 2,000 hours per year then it will have more wear and tear and should be an early sign that you should walk away unless significant repairs and aftermarket parts were added. While everything up to this point has been aimed at inspecting the parts and major cost-centered pieces of a forklift, the hours will give you the most insight into how long you can expect a used forklift to hold up.įor example, if you are looking at a 7-year-old reach truck that has 5,200 hours on it then you should expect the equipment to last awhile. When looking for used equipment, part-time use is the best option. The easiest way to check this is to look at the body and amount of wear on major parts - if they don’t align with the hour reading then it most likely was reset. Verify the Odometer Readingīefore you do anything, make sure the forklift odometer has not been reset. Look at the overhead guard frame, if there is any damage to it then your operator’s safety will be in jeopardy. Make sure the horn, seatbelt, seat adjustments, lights, brakes and levers all function properly.īonus: OHSA requires that overhead guards have damage less than 3/4″ deflection. The common areas you want to test are all geared towards keeping the operator safe. If you can smell high levels of carbon dioxide (on diesel engines) then there is probably a problem with the catalytic converter or the regulator. Look for LeaksĮmissions - check by smelling the air when the forklift is running. Make sure the belts are tight and well lubricated.Ĭheck brakes and transmission fluid 7. Pull out the dipstick to check the engine oil, low oil might suggest that there is a leak. After you run the forklift for a few minutes, open the engine compartment and look for leaks and any cracks on the hoses.
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