It sounds tempting: especially for warehouses with a large fleet of forklifts, it seems like a lot of money can be saved by skipping one or two forklift maintenance tasks. What's more, some forklift maintenance work on certain forklifts can even be omitted. But does this really work? Or could it even lead to higher costs?
Forklifts need to move goods horizontally and vertically, stay in motion all day, and are often exposed to dust and dirt: they are truly heavy-duty machines that must perform well even under harsh conditions. This applies to diesel, electric, and gas forklifts; it also applies to front-loading forklifts, side-loading forklifts, off-road forklifts, manual pallet trucks, and aerial work platforms.
Forklifts contain precision parts and technical components that require regular forklift maintenance and inspections. These include, for example, starter batteries and traction batteries, hydraulic systems, tires, and steel wheels. Mandatory emission controls and safety checks are also crucial for the smooth operation of forklifts. Your forklift experts will take care of all these tasks and are happy to remind you of upcoming appointments: a professional forklift maintenance team can detect potential issues in time, preventing small malfunctions from turning into major problems.
But can't you just cut corners? Can't a forklift continue to operate even if one or two components aren't fully functioning? These questions naturally arise when you want to run a warehouse or transfer point more economically. In particular, old and depreciated industrial forklifts are often sent for forklift maintenance. But be careful — there are definitely subsequent costs lurking if you keep putting it off! Poorly maintained batteries may fail prematurely, then requiring expensive replacements; outdated forklift tires significantly increase risks during braking and turning; problems with the hydraulic system not only affect other mechanical components of the forklift but may even endanger the lives of employees!
However, Hengwang Group's forklift maintenance offers two money-saving tips that will have a long-term economic impact without compromising safety and functionality:
lEven for old forklifts, conduct regular maintenance and forklift maintenance. This will extend the service life of warehouse equipment, and forklifts with good technical performance will also bring higher returns — for example, if you trade in your old forklift at Hengwang Forklift for a new one.
lMake full use of the advantages of forklift maintenance and service contracts, such as those offered by Hengwang Forklift! Monthly payments are affordable and predictable, and unexpected situations for fleet managers are greatly reduced. What's more, such contracts ensure that you won't miss any important inspections, tests, or forklift maintenance appointments!
Giving every forklift or industrial vehicle in your warehouse fleet equal attention, careful care, and regular forklift maintenance is definitely worth it! Just consult the forklift professionals at Hengwang Group, and they will ensure that your forklifts operate smoothly and safely for a long time through standardized forklift maintenance!
