Three reasons for replacing forklifts
Your forklift works day after day, carrying products, improving and driving your business forward. One day, you will waste time and money because the forklift is no longer efficient. It may be difficult to determine this time, but here are some indicators that you may need to replace the forklift.
Wear of forklift
Does forklift maintenance become a condition of continuous troubleshooting and increased costs to keep forklifts running? If your forklift fleet is heavily used for a long time and needs regular maintenance, it may be time to consider replacing the equipment. When paying for continuous maintenance, the impact on the bottom line far exceeds the cost of replacing worn bushings or repairing electrical components in the drive motor. If you have the following maintenance needs, you may need to replace the forklift:
● hydraulic leakage
● blocked fluid lines
● worn chain
● difficulty in taking off and landing gantry
● battery problems
● unbalanced suspension
● difficult steering
Waste time, lose money
When any unit in your forklift fleet goes down, the cost far exceeds parts and labor. You also need to take into account the loss of productivity and the cost of idle time when the operator repairs the equipment. The total financial impact of old forklifts can easily reach thousands of dollars... Per hour if you take into account the loss of profits due to product movement delays! Due to the overall increase in operating costs, retaining spare elevators is not the best solution. Nor is it a quick replacement. Although the initial cost is low, they can cause endless unplanned maintenance cycles, which will have a negative impact on your business. If this will affect your material handling operations, you may need to retire the forklift.
Avoid accidents
Poorly maintained equipment may cause accidents or injuries, which can be avoided by regular inspection and the latest regular maintenance. If your forklift begins to show signs of wear, it may be time to retire or replace it.
If your equipment encounters some or all of these conditions, it may be time to contact your authorized forklift dealer for a dialogue. They will be able to help determine if you need new equipment and provide you with a suitable forklift.
