Seven reasons why long-term hire could be the most cost-effective solution for your business
Our team is yet to meet a business owner that doesn’t want to avoid the large upfront cost of purchasing a brand new forklift. Over the years we’ve seen an increasing number of businesses switching to long-term hires. This is because it is a cost-saving and flexible alternative to buying their fleet. Long-term hire is […]
Five questions to ask before buying or hiring a forklift
Buying or hiring forklift for the first time can seem overwhelming, especially when you don’t know what questions you should be asking to get the answers you need. Asking the right questions at each stage of your forklift hunt can significantly increase your chances of getting the best value for your money and securing the […]
Hiring a forklift vs buying- The pro’s and con’s revealed
Forklifts play an essential role in many workplaces. Forklift selection comes with the option to hire, buy new or buy used, which means pricing is flexible, but how can you ensure you’re receiving the best value for money? To make sure you have all the information to make the right financial decision for your business, […]
Which forklift license will I need … LF or LO?
A forklift may seem like an easy item of machinery to operate but aside from knowing how to work it according to the task, there are a lot of health and safety considerations involved. Some of the hazards include: Operating beyond a safe speed, particularly while turning Carrying unbalanced loads Carrying loads that exceed the […]
Five benefits of forklift training for your team
Imagine if one of your employees had a forklift-related accident at your workplace. Your first thought would be that you hope everyone is okay. With your employees safe and accounted for, your next thought would be replacing the forklift and implementing strict safety procedures to avoid any potential damage to your business’ reputation. What could […]
Four Key Ways to Optimise Warehouse Productivity
In fact, around 60 percent of forklift purchases are electric and the trend is continuing. We’d like to explain why…
An Electric Forklift Can Help You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
In fact, around 60 percent of forklift purchases are electric and the trend is continuing. We’d like to explain why…
Five reasons to request a pre-purchase site survey
For any business in the warehousing/distribution industry, it is essential to optimise resources in such uncertain times. The right forklift can help you increase your workload, optimise your storage space and prevent accidents in the workplace. Without a pre-purchase site survey from a professional, you may end up with a forklift that isn’t the right […]
Five ways to prevent avoidable forklift mistakes
Each year preventable operating mistakes are still being made in the workplace. As well as putting lives in danger, these mistakes can lead to dire consequences for a business.
Seven ways to maintain your new forklift’s pristine condition
So, you’ve finally purchased that brand new forklift. It’s in perfect working condition, with an efficient engine, a new battery and durable tyres. You want to maintain your new forklifts pristine condition, but how? From the moment your new forklift leaves the warehouse, we recommend actively implementing strategies to reduce the risk of damage. A […]
