Telescopic Forklifts
Standard forklifts are usually used in industry to transport heavy materials around a warehouse. Other uses, like mining, require forklifts constructed for rough terrain. Telescopic forklifts are ideal for off-road use. Specific design features of a telescopic forklift must be considered before buying.
Telescopic Forklift Features
A telescopic forklift is an enclosed vehicle with a protective covering which features large windows. The big wheels are suited to off-road travel. The forklift is meant to easily maneuver through a work site. An extendable boom is mounted to the forklift's back. There are numerous options for accessories to attach to the tip of the boom. For example, the forklift could be outfitted with a fork attachment or a bucket. There are lots of forklift companies these days. The leaders within the industry are Caterpillar, Hyster, Bobcat and Komatsu. These companies all produce high quality forklifts for industrial use.
Weight Capacity
Choosing the best telescopic forklift for the intended use requires some consideration of your company's particular lifting requirements. Before buying a telescopic forklift, determine your biggest lifting weight needs, and after that select a forklift that can lift more than that. If the telescopic forklift is very small to handle the maximum loads of the company, a tip over can result.
Tires
Make sure that the equipment is well maintained if your company chooses to buy something that is used. Check the treads on the telescopic forklift's tires. If the tires are worn, they should be replaced in order to prevent accidents caused by the forklift turning over and slipping.