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After you have made the decision to forklift hire a truck you will need to contact several forklift hire companies to ask for an idea of cost and terms. When contacting these forklift hire companies you will need to provide a certain amount of information in order for the company to give you an accurate quotation. The more accurate the information you give about your forklift requirements the more accurate the quotation you will receive. Here is a look at some of the most commonly asked questions you will need to know in order to gain a quotation from a forklift hire company.
1. Forklift Make – If you have a preference on the brand of forklift you would like to hire you will need to state this to the company. Different brands of forklifts vary in price. If you have no preference state this as well. Forklift makes and brands you can choose from include Ausa, Hyster, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Clark, Samsung, etc.
2. Forklift Hire Power – The power of the forklift truck involves whether you require a diesel, gas, or electric forklift truck. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type and so it is your choice as to which one is better suited to your workplace and company.
3. Lift Weight – What is the maximum amount of weight the forklift hire will have to lift? If you hire a forklift truck whose maximum weight is 1500kg but your loads are 2000kg then the forklift is useless. Check what your average load weight is and what the maximum is to ensure you hire the right kind of forklift truck for your needs.
4. Lift Height – How high does your forklift truck need to lift the load? Different forklift trucks have different height restrictions to them and so it is pivotal you check the maximum height required for the forklift truck.
5. Tyres – There is a choice of different tyres on a forklift truck such as solid tyres, semi-pneumatic, and pneumatic. Different tyres are better suited for different work environments and so check which is more appropriate for your workplace.
6. Guide Budget – Have an idea of how much you want to spend on your forklift hire. Within your requirements there may be 10 or 15 options of forklift trucks and so your budget can be the deciding factor.
7. Time frames – You will need to state how long you require the forklift hire for whether it is on a yearly contract, or 5 years etc. You receive better rates the longer the term.