Secondhand Forklifts

Things to consider when Buying a Secondhand Forklift

• Does the secondhand forklift come with guarantees and service policies?
• Check the hour metre to estimate the usage numbers
• Check underneath for oil leaks
• Never buy a secondhand forklift without testing all basic operations – check forward and reverse gear, lifting capacity, brake, and hydraulics including sideshift or extensions
• Inspect hoses and cables for signs of wear and tear
• Check the framework for rust – be cautious if you find a fresh coat of paint that could be covering a problem
• As always, be wary of salesmen that are trying too hard to sell the secondhand forklift

Buying forklifts from dealers

It is always better to investigate new and used forklifts at reputable forklift dealerships. New forklifts have different warranty policies on drive train and other systems, however, don’t rule out secondhand forklifts coming with a limited warranty.