Day 1: Ten Pairs of Hands, Tenfold Toil
Ten years ago, my father’s 2,000-acre corn farm relied entirely on "human sea tactics." During harvest season, 10 Mexican seasonal workers shouldered and carried goods manually. On rainy days, muddy fields made every step arduous; on sunny days, their straw hats dripped with sweat. The worst headache was grain loading and unloading—handling 50-lb bags of corn, we could only move 20 bags per hour. In continuous rain, trucks idled by the field, with daily losses enough to buy half a truckload of diesel. Father often sighed: "If only there were an agricultural handling magic tool that could work around the clock, life would be easier."
The Turning Point: Meeting the Hengwang HWCY-35A Integrated Off-Road Forklift
Last autumn, as the new head of the family farm, I met Hengwang’s U.S. dealer at an Iowa agricultural machinery expo. He pointed to the HWCY-35A on display: "This machine will solve all your troubles." At first, I dismissed it as sales talk—after all, my father’s generation always said, "Machines aren’t as handy as people." But the dealer promised: "Three days of free trial. If it doesn’t work, you pay nothing!"
The "Mind-Blown" Moment: This "Iron Giant" Delivers!
Rugged Durability: From the farm’s gravel roads to rainy-season mud and post-harvest straw piles, the HWCY-35A conquers all terrains. Its explosion-proof tires are incredible—last time it ran over a nail by the field, the tires didn’t even scratch (we used to worry about nails puncturing sacks).
Fuel Efficiency King: With a high-pressure common rail engine and intelligent fuel-saving tech, its fuel consumption per 100 km is 30% lower than our old tractor. Now hauling 20 tons of corn, we save nearly half on fuel costs.
All-in-One Assistant: Standard with forks and a side shifter, it can clean barn waste with a grapple or help neighbors till the land with a spiral drill—father calls it an "agricultural transformer."
Lessons Learned: Newbie Tips
Don’t Skimp on Load Capacity: Early on, we rented a 3-ton forklift to move soybeans to save money, but it broke down mid-journey due to engine overheating. We bit the bullet and switched to the HWCY-35A (5-ton capacity), which handled 20 tons of soybeans in 30 minutes.
Training Matters More Than You Think: When operating the side shifter for the first time, I messed up and damaged the nursery fence. Hengwang’s after-sales engineer provided 5-minute remote live guidance on adjusting angles and speed—now I can operate it blindfolded.
Maintenance Saves Big: Following the manual for oil and filter changes, the equipment has had zero failures in two years. The saved repair costs allowed us to raise workers’ salaries—now they say, "Working with John, machines are more reliable than people!"
How My Farm Operates Now
· 6 AM: HWCY-35A loads goods for delivery, while workers pack simultaneously—efficiency doubled.
· Noon in the Rain: All-weather operation ensures trucks depart on time, boosting order delivery punctuality from 60% to 98%.
· Future Plan: Planning to buy another HWCY-50A to automate warehousing and stacking—father cheers: "This is the future of our farm!"
John’s Advice
When choosing a forklift, don’t just look at the price! Load capacity, terrain adaptability, and after-sales support are key. Hengwang didn’t just sell me a machine—they sent a technician to stay on the farm for a week, teaching me how to "sync man and machine." I often tell peers: An agricultural field material handler isn’t a purchase; it’s a "farm partner" that saves us big money.