4 Things To Consider When Renting A Forklift

 

Making sure that you rent a forklift that fits your needs can save you a lot of money and time. There are different types of forklifts that function in different ways and are well-suited for different applications. That is why it is important to know the type of forklift that best suits your application. One of the common reasons businesses opt for a forklift rental is because of the low upfront cost. Renting a forklift also offers flexibility to try out different trucks before ponying up a lot of capital.  Accurate Forklift provides rental services for lifting and hauling equipment based on your needs and specifications. Continuing on the subject, in this blog, we share four things to consider when you are renting a forklift. Read on.

1.  Specifications of Rental Equipment

Depending on the loads you wish to lift and haul, consider the maximum lift height as it is important when it comes to handling loads. It is vital to get a rental truck with enough lifting capacity so as to lift and haul your loads safely. You must also consider the fork length in your specifications. Take into account the overall height raised and lowered and make sure the truck is not too tall to maneuver through plant doors and overhead obstructions. Avoid handling loads that exceed the capacity of your truck as this can cause tip-over accidents and damage products, plant facilities, or even maim lives.

2. Rental Costs

Renting a forklift involves rental charges, which is why you must know how much it will cost you upfront. Rental costs cover use of the forklift, charger (If Electric), and battery based on the time period. Fuel charges will only apply if you rent a forklift with a full tank of fuel. Delivery charges can also apply if you do not have the means to transport the truck yourself. Always inform the rental supplier when you are done using the forklift as it is your responsibility to return the truck after use to avoid extra costs.

3. An Account With The Rental Dealer

It helps to open an account with a trusted rental dealer when opting for forklift rental. Always make sure your account is in good standing with your forklift rental service provider by submitting a complete and signed credit application, W-9 form, and a current insurance certificate. The insurance certificate is important as you will be responsible for the care and custody of the equipment.

4. Type Of Forklift

There is a wide range of forklifts types available for rent so it is important to know a rental unit that best suits your applications. Accurate Forklift offers all popular forklift types and capacities, making it easy to find one that is suitable for your applications. Some of the available forklift types include electric rider forklifts with both stand-up and sit down rider configurations, narrow aisle forklifts for operating indoors in tight spaces, and rough terrain forklifts for outside applications on rough and uneven surfaces. You can also get sit-down rider forklifts with (ICE) Internal Combustion Engines that come in two types, the ICE cushion tires for indoors and ICE pneumatic tires for outdoors.

The Final Word

The above-listed considerations will help make informed rental decisions and also to work within your budget. Accurate Forklift offers all kinds of forklifts on rental and we have a large inventory to meet your demands. For answers to all your questions about our forklift rental services or help fulfilling your requirements, call 770-692-1455 or email us at rentals@accurateforklift.net.

5 Important Elements to Ensuring Forklift Safety

 

Forklift service providers offer repair and maintenance services for different types of forklifts. It remains important for operators to be trained to operate the trucks in a way that promotes longevity and safety. Accurate Forklift offers some of the best forklift service as well as forklift rental, forklift sales, and forklifts parts. In this blog, we share five important elements to ensure safety around the workplace. Read on.

1. Ensure Proper training of operators

Before an operator takes control of a forklift, they should be properly trained, certified, and governed by the Department of Labor and Industries. OSHA mandates all powered industrial forklift operators to have practical training and workplace evaluation. The training program includes classroom lectures and videos, safe lift truck operation, specialized training on particular trucks, and general safety requirements according to OSHA.

2. Perform forklift inspection

It is important to perform regular preventative inspections of each forklift before every job. A circle-check reduces the probability of operating a forklift under unsafe conditions. Inspection makes it easy to identify and deal with maintenance issues before they become more serious. If small issues are neglected, they will cause downtime, expensive repairs, equipment damage, and even accidents, injuries, and deaths. OSHA recommends all forklifts to be inspected daily or after every shift. The inspection points must include tires, brakes, lights, seat belts, filled level, horn, backup alarms, and moving and loading-support parts of the forklift.

3. Know the equipment and its rules

It is important to know your forklift and be more proactive with regards to how you operate it as this helps in avoiding accidents and equipment damage. This is why the National Safety Council's program includes a discussion on worker and bystander safety. Among the different things operators have to appreciate include the fact that a lift truck, being an open structure, is more prone to tipping over whether loaded or not, weight range, travelling speed limits, turning radius, and three-point suspension. The NSC also encourages drivers to wear seatbelts and to be aware of their surroundings at job sites.

4. Know about the stability triangle

Forklifts are built on a three-point suspension system which resembles a triangle, having support points at both ends of the front axle and the other located at the center of the rear axle. It is important to understand that the weight of an unloaded truck has equal concentration while the load has its own center of gravity. A loaded lift truck has a combined center of gravity between that of the load and the truck. The operator must understand the stability triangle and must stay within it when the forklift is moving. Factors such as unstable, raised, or heavy loads, fast starts or stops, and turning quickly can cause the truck to get off the stability triangle.

5. The final word

The above-listed elements are important to take note of as they help in promoting safety and reducing the risk of accidents. Accurate Forklift offers specialized forklift services and a huge inventory of well-maintained forklifts to ensure safety and smooth operations.  For more information about our forklift services such as preventative or routine maintenance and repairs or to discuss your requirements, simply call us at 770-692-1455 or email at service@accurateforklift.net and we will get back to you as soon as possible.