Telescopic Forklifts
In the business of moving heavy materials around a warehouse, conventional forklifts are frequently used. Other applications, like mining, need forklifts built for rough terrain. Telescopic forklifts are ideal for off-road application. Particular design features of a telescopic forklift should be taken into consideration before purchasing.
Telescopic Forklift Features
A kind of vehicle that is enclosed with a protective covering and has large windows is called a telescopic forklift. The big wheels are suited to off-road travel. The forklift is designed to maneuver easily through a work site. An extendable boom is mounted to the forklift's back. There are many options for accessories to connect to the tip of the boom. For example, the forklift can be outfitted with a fork attachment or a bucket. There are a lot of forklift companies today. The industry leaders are Caterpillar, Hyster, Komatsu and Bobcat. These companies all manufacture high quality forklifts for industrial application.
Weight Capacity
Choosing the right telescopic forklift for the intended application needs some consideration of your company's particular lifting needs. Prior to purchasing a telescopic forklift, determine your biggest lifting weight needs, and after that choose a forklift which can lift more than that. If the telescopic forklift is too small to handle the maximum loads of the company, a tip over could result.
Tires
If your company is considering the purchase of second-hand equipment, be certain that it is well maintained. Inspect the treads on the tires of the telescopic forklift. If the tires are worn, they must be replaced so as to avoid accidents caused by the forklift turning over and slipping.