Forklifts procurement guide
Forklifts are specified by capacity, lift height and power source against the loads handled and the operating environment. Machinery should be selected from the duty, material or process, required output and operating environment—not from the product name alone.
Duty, output and operating context
The listed applications are Warehouse and store operations, Manufacturing plant handling, Container and yard handling and Construction material handling. Describe the primary duty, feed or load, operating hours, site conditions and upstream/downstream equipment so capacity is assessed in context.
Configuration and acceptance
Compare configurations against Load capacity and load centre, Required lift height, Power source: diesel, LPG or electric, Indoor or outdoor operating surface and Attachment and mast requirements. Ask the proposed manufacturer to document the selected model, performance basis, included controls and accessories, and the inspection or acceptance tests required for that project.
Delivery, commissioning and lifecycle support
Confirm utilities, voltage/frequency or fuel where relevant, packed dimensions and weights, foundations, lifting and site access, installation, commissioning, operator handover, initial wear parts, recommended spares and maintenance responsibilities.
Information to include in your quotation request
Send the material/process and duty, Load capacity and load centre, Required lift height, Power source: diesel, LPG or electric, Indoor or outdoor operating surface and Attachment and mast requirements, target output, operating hours, utilities, site and environmental conditions, quantity, destination, installation/commissioning scope and support needs.