Age Of A Used Forklift

How Important Is The Age Of A Used Forklift?

A search for used forklifts will produce a variety of results. Before making your final selection, you’ll need to compare several factors about the forklifts, including age.

Used Forklift Hours Of Usage

A forklift life cycle is calculated by hours of usage, not age. Most manufacturers estimate a forklift that is regularly operated in production logs 2,000 hrs annually. However, when facilities operate a forklift less than the estimate, your search of used forklifts may turn up an older unit with lower hours. Because low hours are ideal when purchasing a used forklift, these units may also be comparably priced, or in some cases more expensive, than younger units.

Choosing A Reliable Used Forklift

Choosing used equipment doesn’t mean sacrificing dependability. When you have lower usage operations, typically 4 hrs or less daily, a used forklift is a recommended investment. In addition to its number of hours, ask the seller about:

• History of the used forklift, such as previous application & service records
• Reconditioning report, especially safety items
• Manufacturer reputation & dependability
• Available warranties, including forklift batteries for electric forklifts

We guarantee you’ll be satisfied with your used forklift purchase – and if not, you may exchange it at any time within 30 days of purchase.