Forklift hire costs – ‘too good to be true’ warning
Cheap weekly hire contracts for forklift trucks could end up costing much more than anticipated. That's the warning from Briggs Equipment, supplier of Yale and Hyster trucks, which is warning businesses to check the small print.
Allan Parsons, short-term rental manager for Briggs Equipment, says that companies offering deals 'too good to be true' often make their money back through inflated delivery charges.
"We recently conducted a spot-check survey which revealed staggering differences between initial hire prices and delivery charges. In addition, the equipment supplied could also be as old as 10 years which increases the risk of high maintenance and repair costs," he said.
"During seasonal periods where uptime is vital, the most important aspect to consider is the age of the equipment. An old machine will be less reliable and could let you down at the worst possible time. Ensure the equipment has done less than 5,000 hours and your supplier provides full maintenance and repair cover."
