Telescopic Forklifts
In the business of transporting heavy supplies around a warehouse, conventional forklifts are usually used. Other applications, like mining, require forklifts built for rough terrain. Telescopic forklifts are ideal for off-road use. Particular design features of a telescopic forklift must be taken into consideration before buying.
Telescopic Forklift Features
A telescopic forklift is an enclosed vehicle with a protective covering which features large windows. The huge wheels are suitable for off-road travel. The forklift is intended to easily maneuver through a work site. An extendable boom is mounted to the rear of the forklift. There are lots of options for accessories to attach to the tip of the boom. For instance, the forklift can be equipped with a fork attachment or a bucket. There are lots of forklift makers these days. The industry leaders are Hyster, Caterpillar, Bobcat and Komatsu. These companies all make high quality forklifts for industrial use.
Weight Capacity
Selecting the best telescopic forklift for the intended use requires some consideration of your company's particular lifting requirements. Before purchasing a telescopic forklift, determine your largest lifting weight requirements, and after that choose a forklift which can lift more than that. If the telescopic forklift is very small to handle the maximum loads of the business, a tip over can result.
Tires
Make sure that the machine is well maintained if your company chooses to purchase something which is second-hand. Inspect the treads on the tires of the telescopic forklift. If the tires are worn, they would have to be replaced to avoid accidents caused by the forklift slipping and turning over.