5 Must-Have Tools for a Forklift Mechanic

Taking care of your forklifts is a great way to ensure their safety, productivity, and longevity. As the old saying goes, ‘every mechanic is as good as their tools’, you need to have proper forklift accessories and tools as well as forklift parts to make sure that your forklift trucks are repaired and maintained properly. To help, this blog focuses on the list of 5 tools that should never be missing in your mechanic toolbox.

Camberjack

A camberjack makes changing load wheels a breeze. It takes the place of a conventional jack and works by simply being slid beneath the base leg, after which you can raise the base legs by pushing down the handle.

Grease gun

Regular service of your forklift and accessories also entails greasing the load wheels, mast, and a host of other parts. Such work is easy when you have a pistol grip grease gun in your toolbox. Make sure you also get a nozzle extension when you buy a grease gun.

Chain Gauge

The chain is one of the most vital forklift parts that go to the heart of its functionality. It is important to regularly test it to make sure that it is in the best shape. A chain gauge helps you do this enabling you to easily determine whether or not the chain needs replacing.

Crimping tool

Forklift service and repair sometimes calls for you to make cable assemblies using cables of different sizes according to the requirement. A crimping tool makes the task of crimping cable ends super-easy and quick. The tool features different sizing options, enabling you to handle just about any cable size.

Altimeter

An altimeter is a great tool when it comes to diagnosing and solving electrical issues. It will help you AC/DC voltage or current, duty cycle, resistance, frequency, and capacitance. Make sure you have all the right forklift equipment and tools to take care of your fleet.

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