4) What is your maneuvering space? How wide is your narrowest aisle?
5) What will be the duration of use per day of your forklift?
The answers to these questions will narrow down your choice of forklift to suit your requirements.
Capacity of the Forklift
Forklifts are classified according to the weights they lift. The size of your usual load will influence your required capacity.
Long or high loads on forklifts can be dangerous and are inappropriate for a forklift to carry. Being aware of the typical load requirements you have will assist you in identifying the exact forklift capacity you need. You would also need to determine the varying loads that you would require in your operations, in that you may wish to purchase a forklift with a higher capacity than what you currently need, to allow for future expansion that you may have.
Height of the Forklift
Another thing to consider is the the typical height requirement you will need for your loads. Using your forklift for moving, loading and unloading in trucks may require minimal height capacity. However if you are intending use for warehousing, with your shelves going up as high as 8m, then you would need the appropriate forklift to meet that requirement. As the height requirement for your forklift would not change over time, it is best to think about your height requirement before purchasing.
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