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Seems your options are
Option 1. Wait 2 years for deliver of the Toyota
Option 2. Buy the Chinese made forklift - local service & parts availability (aka product support) maybe an issue - do your research - low price often does not always equate to top level reliability/quality - again do your research
Option 3. Cancel your purchase and buy another forklift brand - the turning radius and right angle stacking aisle capabilities of a 5K propane FL are very similar from brand to brand. When it comes to maneuverability the right angle stacking aisle is capability is more important than turn radius. See right angle stack aisle has four components - 1.) turning radius + 2.) front overhang - distance from center of the front drive wheel to the face of the carriage or side/shifter + 3.) length of the load/pallet to be handled + 4.) + 4" to 6" operating clearance for easy operating.
a 5K LP cushion tired forklift is designed to work in a 12' aisle (from rack face to rack face) while handling a 48" long load/pallet.
Option 4.) Consider buying a 5K electric battery powered cushion tired forklift. They are more maneuverable than an equivalent engine power lift but are more expensive to purchase or lease) but can save you money over the the service life of the unit via less costly periodic maintenance/operating cost & cleaner operation
  • Posted 7 Oct 2021 21:35
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