Expert Maintenance for Forklift
Three Things Every Maintenance Professional Should Know:
1. Capacity specifications have caveats.
The use of attachments and operating at maximum height decreases the maximum capacity of an aerial lift. It is important to understand the lift’s capacity within the context of your operation in order to prevent equipment damage and accidents. Also, as of 2021, OSHA has changed its safety requirements for all mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). All aerial lifts now have a safety sensor to prevent operation when the machine is loaded above its official weight capacity. In other words, you can no longer count on any wiggle room when considering a MEWP’s capacity. When the lift exceeds its weight capacity, it will simply stop working.
2. Lead times vary by manufacturers.
You’ve heard about supply chain problems and probably have experienced some delays in receiving orders. It’s important to understand that while some manufacturers are filling orders without delay, others are behind schedule. Ask us how far in advance you should order your equipment type and what kinds of guarantees and exceptions the manufacturers are offering in light of unusual market conditions.
3. Leasing is often more cost-effective than ownership.
Many materials handling managers find it more economical to make a long-term lease than to buy equipment. A lease can cover the costs of proper maintenance and provides the customer with more flexibility. A fair market value lease often delivers the lowest cost of ownership. At the end of the contract, you can turn in the machine or buy it for the fair cash value. Ask our finance team to help you find the most economical way to equip your operation.
Find Out Why Herc-U-Lift Has So Many Longtime Customers
bringing it in to the time they’re sending it out so we can see
the whole process. This might take the whole day, and then we’ll
come back with a plan.”
– Barry Jacobson, Herc-U-Lift Sales Manager
but the most important is having the right piece of equipment
in the right operation.”
– Will Lacina, Herc-U-Lift Development Manager
expenditures, our finance team can customize a contract to your
needs. Every business has different financial pressures. We can
help alleviate yours.
each customer with minimal travel time, and when you sign up for
our Planned Maintenance Program or a Full Maintenance Plan you
will not be charged any travel time on maintenance service. Our
techs will also prevent travel charges by consolidating repair and
maintenance visits.
delivery or line up a time soon afterward to show the customer
how to operate the machine, give maintenance instructions, and
answer any questions they have.”
-Joe Gerdes, Herc-U-Lift Territory Manager
them. Emergencies rarely happen between nine and five, Monday
through Friday. We’re available to our customers anytime to help
with anything they need.”
-Joe Gerdes, Herc-U-Lift Territory Manager