A forklift is a costly piece of equipment to purchase and to maintain. Over time the trend is to put less attention [money] to planned or preventive maintenance. Question raised is that the wise course to take as the forklift ages and repair needs grow. Tripping over dollars chasing dimes.

1. Forklift Planned Maintenance
Don’t Quit When It’s Needed Most
When sold new, maintenance costs are very
low in the first two to three years of forklift
ownership. However a high percentage of
forklift owners will participate in some form
of scheduled maintenance plan from the
selling dealer.
But, as the years go by, often including a
change in ownership the percentage of units
on a planned maintenance declines. Just as
maintenance costs begin to rise.
Years In Service
Whether the business is the first owner of the forklift or
subsequent owners, time and costs wait for no one.
Abandoning a planned maintenance schedule may provide
tangible cost savings, but the lack of attention the forklift’s
condition will lead to more unexpected and preventable
repairs as the equipment ages.
Approximately the sixth year will see
the lowest cost per hour for many
forklifts.
Figures Credit: Unicarriers Americas Corp
Don’t add fuel to your maintenance costs by discontinuing planned
maintenance. Work with a reputable service agency that will define
your repair needs accurately. As needs increase over time, you don’t
want to go it alone.
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