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Basis of Rating for a 2.5T Forklift

The BASIS OF RATING for a conventional 2.5T forklift is simple. A rating plate is something that forklift operators should have a basic understanding of. The basis of rated and alternative capacities of a truck shall be the strength of its various components and stability in accordance with the requirements at the time of manufacture.

Why is the basis of rating forklift important ?

If operating conditions differ from normal (e.g. different attachments, abnormal movement, inclined or rough surfaces, position or attitude of the truck or part of the truck when required to handle a load). It may be necessary to use either a truck with a greater rated capacity or a specially designed truck as appropriate to the special conditions.

Who can rate a forklift ?

All forklift capacities must be given by the manufacturer of the forklift, and different things can added to or cha…

Are All Forklifts Created Equal ?

At the end of the day forklifts are a tool. Where they are generally used in businesses or in places where there is a need to pick up a load (pallet) and carry it from A to B. So the question really is, are all forklifts created equal ? We've covered this a few times now, in the last 5 years in Australia, there has been a huge influx of Chinese made forklifts in the Australian market (Almost 25% of the forklift market). So if you were looking at a replacing an existing 2.5T forklift with a new 2.5T forklift, does it really matter what it is if they both lift 2500 kgs to 4 meters. ? (more…)

Do you need to buy a forklift.

If you have a business where you are moving products on a pallet. There is more than a fair chance might have a forklift to help you. Whether you already have a forklift or are looking at getting one, you might to buy a forklift.

How to buy a forklift

These days there are plenty of forklift makes and models on the market. When you go looking to buy a forklift, buyers will tend to focus more on the engine, transmission, mast, make, and model then they do on how to buy a forklift.

Once you narrow your decision down on what forklift you are going to buy. The next step is how to buy the forklift, and you have a few different choices.

Purchase a forklift outright

If you are lucky enough to have the capital sitting in your bank account, you can purchase it outright.

Rent to buy a forklift

This h…