When choosing a forklift rental, consider weight and height requirements, terrain, transportation, and cost. Provide accurate information to the rental company to ensure safe and efficient operation.
The most important consideration when choosing the best forklift rental unit is the weight of the items the lift will be picking up and moving. The person making the rental will need to have a pretty good idea of how much weight will be moved at one time and this information can often be gleaned from the manufacturer’s specifications or through other measurement methods. A forklift rental company will ask for this information first and will not be able to rent to a customer if they do not have this information.
The other important consideration for forklift rental is the height to which the forklift will have to lift objects. This measurement can often be taken quite easily and it is important to know the height as accurately as possible so the rental company can determine what size of lift will be needed. Choosing an elevator that is too small for the height required or the weight to be lifted can lead to potentially dangerous or fatal situations resulting from the elevator tipping over or the elevator driver losing control of the unit. Please provide the rental company with as much information as possible so that they acquire the correct forklift rental unit.
Consider where the forklift will be used. This can help determine what type of tires are included in your forklift rental. Cushion tires are often solid rubber and are most commonly used indoors or in environments that include hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt. Air-filled tires are most commonly used on varied terrain such as dirt, slopes, rocks, and so on. The forklift rental company will help the customer to make the best determination based on the conditions in which the lift will operate.
Be sure to consider how the forklift will be transported to a job site. These units must be trucked and must be loaded and unloaded with care, usually by a professional. Be sure to ask the rental company if they offer rental unit delivery services and at what cost. This delivery service will be worth the cost unless the customer already has the professional equipment needed to transport the lift.
Cost is a primary concern when renting a forklift. Be sure to research hourly or daily costs, as well as surcharges, delay fees, damage fees, and any other fees a rental company might charge to protect your equipment. Check with more than one rental company to find the best price and best equipment.
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