You’ve bought or hired a top-of-the-range, durable and reliable forklift. But, no matter how well-built it is, your new forklift will need regular servicing (and possibly repairs) for it to continue being a productive addition to your business.
But, apart from the obvious mechanical benefits, what are the other benefits regular forklift servicing, and daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks provide? And, is it worth the money, and all the hassle?
The answer to the last question is a definite ‘yes’, it is worth the money, and, in this short article we’ve listed 5 of the key benefits of forklift servicing, repairs and maintenance, that do make it worth the ‘hassle’.
This one is a pretty obvious benefit – the more regularly you service any vehicle, the better chance it has of having an increased lifespan, particularly a forklift, which will take more of a ‘pounding’ than many other vehicles.
This longer lifespan also means your business can enjoy better ROI (return on investment), as you don’t have the worry of laying out more money for a brand new forklift or used forklift, every two years.
By getting your forklift serviced regularly, according to the recommended servicing schedule, any issues, such as leaking fittings, low fluid levels, or faulty components, are spotted early, before they become or create a bigger issue.
These pre-emptive observations, repairs and adjustments might appear costly or be a hassle at the time, but they really do help prevent those far more expensive issues from occurring, therefore saving your business a much larger cost.
Your forklift is probably one of the most productive elements of your business, and any unplanned downtime caused by a problem that could have been resolved during regular servicing will mean a hit on productivity levels.
So, in short, ensuring you stick to a regular servicing schedule, including daily maintenance checks, carried out by each operator, you will help to make sure productivity remains on course for another successful year.
Now, this one is the big one – safety in the workplace is crucial, and as an employer, you’re legally obligated to ensure you provide high levels of safety, particularly where a forklift is present, such as in a warehouse or factory environment.
By getting your forklift regularly and properly serviced, and if necessary repaired correctly, by a trained forklift mechanic or forklift technician, you help to prevent serious injuries to staff and/or customers, and potential damage to products and equipment.
As much as you adore your forklift, eventually, the day will come when you need to sell it – maybe because you’re buying a new one, or you’re moving into a different business where shifting pallets isn’t your main concern.
If you’ve kept to the recommended servicing schedule, followed a decent daily, weekly and monthly maintenance routine, and had repairs carried out swiftly, you should expect a far better resale value than if you hadn’t.
If you’re looking for a forklift servicing and repair specialist, look no further than Beds & Bucks Forktrucks Ltd. We have over 30 years of experience in the materials handling industry and provide all the forklift services you require, including the sale and hire of a range of top brand forklifts.
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