Quite a lot of business owners rely on forklifts for carrying and lifting heavy loads. This is especially so in business dealing with manufacturing products, construction or warehousing. Forklifts (or lift trucks) come in both, large and small sizes. They typically have a stacker, a trailer loader or a side loader.
In most cases, they are ideal for transporting heavy materials from one location to the other. This is why many industries, manufacturing units, warehouses etc. depend extensively on these machines. These machines often experience rough use. Hence, it is vital that owners keep them well maintained. Owners must also have a ready supply of forklift spare parts. This would make it easier to repair damaged parts when necessary, whilst avoiding the loss of production time.
Leasing Forklifts – The Points You Must Consider
Forklifts are certainly not inexpensive. Therefore, not many businesses can afford to purchase brand new machines. Some forklift dealers do provide used forklifts and their associated spare parts. For example, at South Coast Forklifts, we supply new and used Toyota forklifts as well as Toyota forklift parts. However, not all suppliers provide used forklifts. And even if you do purchase a used forklift, this might set you back by hundreds of dollars too. This might not work out to be very economical – especially if you do not plan to use the forklift a lot.
The best alternative in this scenario is to take forklifts on rent or lease from a reliable provider, such as South Coast Forklifts. These supplies typically offer forklifts on rent for any lengths of time. Therefore, whether you need the forklift on a seasonal basis or on special occasions for handling additional workloads, you could consider taking a unit on lease. The forklift supplier will usually deliver the forklift to your site. In many cases, the supplier might even provide the necessary servicing, repairs and replacement of the appropriate forklift spares, as and when needed.
When assessing whether you should rent or lease a forklift, ensure that you:
- Know the duration for which you need to lease the forklift
- Compare the lease rates offered by several suppliers, so that you can secure the best deal
- Try to secure a deal with a local forklift supplier, as this would save a lot of time – not just for delivering the forklift at your site, but also to carry out the necessary repairs and replacements in case of any emergency
- Have a realistic estimate of your forklift workload and conditions at the site to get the most appropriate forklift model commensurate with your requirements
- Rent or lease the forklift from a dependable and reputable supplier, who will also provide maintenance and repair services, as and when needed
Based on these factors, select the best forklift available. Renting or leasing a forklift can be quite beneficial. Not only would it enable you to save a lot of money – especially if you’re in a new business where you do not have a large budget. It would also enable you to obtain the forklift just when you need it the most. This arrangement is ideal if you only need the forklift occasionally. Purchasing a new forklift in this case would involve spending a lot of cash. In addition, your forklift would probably lie idle for several days, until you need it.
South Coast Forklifts – Your One-Stop Shop for High Quality Forklifts and Genuine Forklift Parts
South Coast Forklifts is a leading provider of new and used forklifts and the associated spare parts. Therefore, we stock an assortment of spare parts for any makes and models of forklifts.
We also offer onsite service and repairs for all makes and models of forklifts. Besides this, if you need forklifts for hire, we could help you with that as well. Therefore, call us at 1300 988 795 and get premium levels of service, supplies and products – all, at affordable rates.