Forklift Forks - Making A Good Purchasing Decision

When parts wear out they will need to be replaced. By replacing just the part that wears out you can save considerable amounts of money over replacing the whole equipment. When replacing parts you have the option to replace with used or new parts. When it comes time to replace your forklift forks, you have several options available to you.

By understanding the options that you have you can make a better purchasing decision. This will ensure that you purchase the forks that will work at optimum performance for your work needs. With optimum performance, you have increased productivity and reduced material damage.

When looking to replace your old ones with regular forks consider going with Vetter Quality Forks. They come with a reinforced heel that gives them longer life. They are designed to accommodate all makes and models of forklifts.

Plant forks are designed to accommodate a specific make and model of equipment. These can be obtained in varying lengths to suit any needs you may have.

For telescopic extending forks, the Manutel G2 is a good option to go with. They lock on with a locking pin making them quick and easy to attach and remove from your equipment. With Manutel G2, you are guaranteed that all extensions are within the legal limits. These are suitable for indoor uses but can be used on a limited outdoor basis.

The stainless-steel-cladded forklift fork is the best option for areas that must be kept spark free. These areas include explosive environments where paint, chemicals and explosives are handled. These are also a great choice for food preparation areas for hygiene purposes.

ITA Class 2 and Class 3 Block forks are designed to lift large amounts of cement or concrete blocks at one time. These have a concave radius and elongated tube for application on rough terrain. These are the choice for those in the construction field where the ability to move this material in record time increases productivity of the job.

Other options include tapered and blunt end forks. Tapered works great for inserting into the spaces in pallets for easy lifting. Blunt ends are optimum for handling products where there is a risk of puncturing the product or container with pointed ends. These include containers such as steel and plastic drums, enclosed boxes and plastic bins.

In some instances, you can get away with using a regular standard forklift fork and utilize the use of a fork cover. The fork cover helps to prevent any type of marks or marring being left on the container or the product. The covers also help to protect the forks from heavy exposure to chemicals and other environmental factors that can lead to damage to the forks. This can help to extend the life of your new forks. Due to covers being able to cause friction they are however not suitable for explosive environments that need to remain spark-free.

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Maintenance - Keeping Your Truck Up and Running

The Hyster distribution network can offer you an extensive range of service & maintenance options, all of which are designed to meet your specific requirements. 

With a wide variety of solutions available, you can choose with confidence the best quality/price combination to suit your business needs, safe in the knowledge that your Hyster service engineer is dedicated to maximising the uptime of your fleet. 

Each contract states period, the type of service work to be carried out, price and benefits:  
 
Regular Maintenance Contract:

• Regular forklift truck inspections, planned by your dealer and conducted by a specialist technician, in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule. 
• Each inspection includes an oil change, lubrication, checks and adjustments, for a pre-agreed price. 
• The inspection report lists the maintenance operations. 
• The dealer will draw up a parts and labour quotation for any extra work that is recommended following this inspection, in order to optimise the availability of your truck and minimise the risk of damage and major repairs.

The Preventive Maintenance Contract:

• This is a maintenance contract with recommended periodic service intervals, aimed at preventing breakdowns. 
• It consists of a complete inspection of all the maintenance items described in the manufacturers service manual for your lift truck. 
• The pre-agreed, all inclusive maintenance price includes spare parts, labour and the services of a technician. The daily checks/controls do not form part of the contract. 
• The maintenance report recommends essential repairs that need to be carried out and quotes them separately.
• This allows the you to plan maintenance expenditure, which is made easier by prior knowledge of the cost, in line with the hourly estimated service schedule.

The Full Service Contract:

• A complete service contract from your Hyster dealer, allowing you to focus completely on your business.
• Your dealer agrees with you a “technical” monthly fee, for a period, typically between 36 to 60 months, in line with the hourly service schedule, which covers parts, labour and the services of a technician. 
• It covers all the maintenance and repair works.
• Daily checks and damage repairs following a handling incident or an accident are excluded.  The contract can also include a tyres option.
• The advantages include: Planning and control of all expenditure; No surprise invoices! Improved cash flow; Optimum use of your truck; Reduced operating costs and a higher resale value for your truck.

Rental Including Maintenance:

• In this case, your Hyster dealer retains ownership of the truck, and you hire it for a period of 3 to 5 years, with the benefit of Full Service.

• In return for an inclusive monthly technical rental fee (Full Service) and financing (Rental), you have access to the truck(s) agreed in the contract. 
• By the end of the contract, the truck has paid for itself.  The total monthly rental fee takes account of depreciation, residual value and the different servicing schedules.
• The contract makes a replacement truck available to you in case of breakdown outside the contractual period. 
• The supply of pneumatic tyres can be included as an option under the technical rental.
• Advantages: You enjoy the benefits of both renting and Full Service but you are released from all the processes associated with owning and reselling your truck.

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Hyster Fork Lifts...

Decisions. Decisions. Tough economic times demand that you look beyond the hype and quick fix perspectives when it comes to capital equipment purchases. We understand that selecting the right lift truck for your operation is no easy task. The decision you make you may live with for years and the long-term impact can easily impact your company's future growth and profitability.

We want you to make smart buying decisions. Here's why Hyster lift trucks are the best decision:

Heritage
Hyster has been building lift trucks since 1929. Nobody can match that experience. Whether you need a gasoline, LPG, diesel, compressed natural gas or an electric powered truck, Hyster offers more than 90 models and the broadest capacity range to fit your application. If you need customized attachments or specialized equipment, Liftech Special Products Engineering Group can provide the solution. And, our Warehouse Technology Group offers consulting services, AGV's, and automated turret trucks for your operation.  

Innovations
Hyster's commitment to you is to continually create materials handling equipment that will truly make your operation more prohfitable and productive. As a result, Hyster has developed innovations like hydrostatic steering, return-to-center steering, the MONOTROL^® directional control pedal, OMNITROLIM™multi-function control handle, and electronic fuel injection. Quite simply, focusing on your future needs is the Hyster way.

Quality
Lift trucks are all they build. Period. Hyster Company is the first U.S. lift truck producer to earn ISO 9002 certification for quality manufacturing procedures. Hyster lift truck designs are extensively tested. Hyster's Portland, Oregon-based Technical Center is the industry's largest and most sophisticated lift truck proving ground.

Every Hyster lift truck is of the highest quality because it's built by craftsmen. Your Hyster lift truck must pass factory quality checkpoints to make sure it performs on day one and beyond.

Product Support
Hyster lift truck dealers, like Liftech, are part of a network across North America who averages over 20 years of experience. The job of a lift truck dealer is to assist in selecting the right model and developing an affordable financing plan. Not to mention, offer you operator and service training.

Whether your left truck is ready for scheduled maintenance or needs genuine Hyster parts, trained service technicians will get the job done right. On-site or at the dealership. Twenty-four hours a day.

Liftech Equipment Companies is proud of its 15 year history as the dealership for Hyster products throughout Upstate New York and Vermont. For more extensive information on Hyster fork lift products, click on the links below. For an immediate response to your questions, contact a Liftech branch location nearest you.

Hyster Family of Fork Lift Products

For many, the lift truck of choice has always been a Hyster lift truck. Deciding which one is best for your operation is made easy by allowing our sales representatives to help guide you in your specific requirements. Liftech offers over 130 models of Hyster fork lifts configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel, compressed natural gas or electric power with the broadest capacity range in the industry.

 

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Product Overview

Hyster Company offers a complete line of lift trucks with over 120 different models configured for gasoline, LPG, diesel, or electric power. Available in the broadest capacity range in the industry - from 2,000 to 115,000 lbs. - each Hyster lift truck is designed to meet your standards for dependability and cost of operation.

For more detailed information on each of our lift truck series, select the type of truck you are interested in with the links at the left of this page. Here you will find information on all our lift trucks as well as downloadable technical specification guides.

An overview of our lift truck products is also available in the Hyster Full Line brochure or if your needs specifically require the power of an internal combustion forklift truck, our Fortis Lift Trucks brochure offers an overview of the Fortis line of lift trucks. Additionally, our Warehouse Products brochure includes information on forklift trucks such as our reach trucks, motorized hand lift trucks and electric counterbalanced forklift trucks all designed for dependability and productivity in a warehousing environment.

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