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20th Feb 2020
Question: What are some the common mistakes you are likely to make when you decide to rent a forklfit?
Renting a forklift is one of the best ways you can reduce your operational costs while enjoying the benefits of equipment with the latest technology which would otherwise be costly.
Your forklift rental experience can end up being a bad one if you don’t pay attention to factors that touch on the state of the forklift, rental contract, and insurance status. Some common mistakes that you should avoid while renting a forklift are;
Failing to Inspect the Forklift
Once you are provided with a forklift that seems to match all your needs, ensure that it is independently inspected before it is delivered to your facility. You can always bring one of your more technical staff to help with the inspection.
In case the forklift has any glaring damages it is important to request a replacement immediately so that you get one in good condition.
The reason for this is if you rent a damaged forklift you risk being charged for the damages since it is deemed to be in perfect condition before it is delivered to your facility.
Failing to Read the Contract
Every time you rent a forklift you will be required to sign a contract that specifies all the agreements between you and the rental service provider.
Since forklift rental companies are quite diverse in their offerings, you need to pay attention to what is outlined in the contract if you are to get value for your money.
One of the most important aspects to consider is the kind of support the dealer offers during the rental period especially when it comes to maintenance.
If maintenance is not part of your plan, you will end up paying more to maintain the forklift or incur additional charges at lease end due to damages resulting from a poorly maintained forklift.
Therefore, if you cannot offer the rented forklift proper maintenance ensure you enter into rental agreements that offer periodic maintenance as part of the package.
Failing to Consider Insurance Commitments
Forklift operations are generally very dangerous and the risk of damage to the forklift or injuries to the operators/pedestrians should be covered by insurance.
Who pays for this insurance is also an important factor to have at the back of your mind so that you are not exposed in case of an accident.
Most forklift rental companies insure their equipment,however, the insurance of the forklift operator in your facility is covered by you.
Ensure that the insurance of the operator and equipment is up to date and satisfactory.
Article Summary
After you are satisfied that the rental service is capable of meeting your most important needs like nature of your work, type of forklift needed and duration of the work you should not fail to pay attention to the following;
The condition of the forklift so that you do not rent a damaged forklift that you will cost you in the end.
The details outlined in the rental agreement so that your needs are met satisfactorily.
The nature of insurance needed so that you are covered in all the areas as risk is prevalent.
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