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Checklist for Choosing the Right Lift Truck

By Trucktruth.com, May 13th, 2009

Hyster Company presented a seminar at this year’s ProMat show to help current and prospective lift truck owners choose the lift truck right for them. Below, you can find the checklist that Hyster created and apply it to your next lift truck search.

Factors to Consider In Selection of Lift Trucks
• Environment (Inside/Outside)
• Energy Source
• Electric v. Internal Combustion
• Product Storage or Movement

Differentiation Considerations between Supply Partners
• Efficiency
• Productivity
• Uptime
• Overall Cost of Operation
• Support

Efficiency Considerations
• Fuel or Energy Consumption
• Fuel or Energy Storage
• The Productivity Effect

Productivity Considerations
• Ergonomics
• Performance
• Efficiency

Uptime Considerations
• Design – Dependability/Durability
• Efficiency
• Serviceability
• Maintenance Intervals

Overall Cost of Operation
• Fuel Efficiency
• Productivity
• Uptime
• Maintenance Tracking
• Telemetry
• ROI Threshold

Support Considerations
• Parts
• Service
• Expertise
• Distribution Strength

Differentiating Between Different Lift Truck Brands
• Distributor Strength
• Product Design
• Supplier or Material Handling Partner
• Financing Options
• Fleet Management or Fleet Ownership
• Joint Operational Reviews

How Do You Ensure the Right Lift Truck in Your Application?
• Expertise
• Partners in Material Handling
• Track and Monitor Cost Metrics
• Flexibility