Telescopic Forklifts
In the business of transporting heavy supplies around a warehouse, standard forklifts are frequently used. Other applications, like for example mining, require forklifts built for rough terrain. Telescopic forklifts are ideal for off-road application. Particular design features of a telescopic forklift must be considered before purchasing.
Telescopic Forklift Features
A kind of vehicle that is enclosed with a protective covering and has large windows is called a telescopic forklift. The big wheels are suitable for off-road travel. The forklift is intended to maneuver easily through a work site. An extendable boom is mounted to the forklift's rear. There are many choices for accessories to connect to the tip of the boom. For instance, the forklift could be outfitted with a bucket or a fork attachment. There are lots of forklift companies these days. The industry leaders are Caterpillar, Hyster, Komatsu and Bobcat. These companies all manufacture high quality forklifts for industrial use.
Weight Capacity
Choosing the right telescopic forklift for the intended use requires some consideration of your company's particular lifting requirements. Before purchasing a telescopic forklift, determine your largest lifting weight needs, and then choose a forklift which can lift more than that. If the telescopic forklift is very small to handle the company's maximum loads, a tip over can result.
Tires
Make sure that the equipment is well maintained if your company chooses to purchase something that is second-hand. Inspect the treads on the telescopic forklift's tires. If the tires are worn, they will have to be replaced so as to avoid accidents caused by the forklift slipping and turning over.