Renting and Leasing Forklifts

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To avoid a shutdown or meet the needs of a short-term project, renting a forklift is a practical and economical solution to meet your forklift materials handling needs. It is easy to put one of our rentals into action whey you need it.

	Eliminate idle equipment. Use only the minimum number of units needed.
	Rent specialized equipment for special projects or short-term needs
	Eliminate the expense and worry of owning surplus equipment.
	Supplement your existing equipment for seasonal requirements.
	Rent a forklift when replacing trucks for scheduled repairs.
	Rent while waiting for delivery of new equipment.
	Rent when changing to multiple shifts for short times.
	Establish the value of equipment to your organization before purchasing or leasing. A short-term rental is an inexpensive way to try a piece of equipment without making a long-term commitment.

How much lifting capacity do you need?
You must know the max weight of what you need to carry. Once you know the weight you need carried, it will make it much easier for you to find the right truck. Check the weight of the objects you will be lifting by reviewing the products you handle. Don't guess at this, the wrong forklift will not move the weight you want and it will be unsafe to do so. Be safe, be smart, get the job done right.

How high to you want to lift it?
Measure how high the truck needs to lift (usually in inches). Lift trucks are a reliable way to move product up to substantial heights.

How much room do you have?
Remember that some forklifts might not fit through standard doors or entryways. The forklift will need room to turn around (possibly in an aisle).Plan ahead, measure doorways (width and height), aisles and any overhead obstructions.

What type of tires do you need?
Forklifts come with cushion tires and pneumatic tires. The terrain you are working on is important. Is it concrete, blacktop, gravel, grass or dirt? Indoor applications on hard surfaces can always use cushion tires. Outdoor or applications on softer terrain demand pneumatic tires. Do you require non marking tires?

What type of engine?
There are combustion and electric forklifts. Combustion forklifts may use Gas-LP, diesel fuel or gasoline. Be sure to check the facility to see if there are any restrictions on engine type.

How long do your want the forks?
Fork lengths on a standard truck are 42, 48, 60, 72 inches. Depending on the dimensions and height of the product you will need to choose the proper fork length. Make sure you know the dimensions of your product.

What attachments will you want?
There are many attachments available to enhance your forklifts functionality. Some possible attachments you could choose from include: Side-Shifter, Rotator, Fork Positioner, Layer Pickers, Push-Pull, Clamps, etc.

Do you need safety equipment?
Some safety equipment you might want could include a Strobe Light, Backup Alarm, Fire Extinguisher, or Head Lights.

What about delivery to you?
Is the drop off point equipped with a loading dock or ground drop? Who will be there to accept the forklift and inspect it when it arrives?

Rent from a reputable dealer.
Look for a dealer with a track record of good service.