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I would vote for the Crown (never have or ever will worked for Crown) but what is most important is the support and reputation of the dealer that will be buying from - check that out carefully you are buying the whole package response time, rental units available, service rentals, on shelf parts availability, a knowledgeable sales rep (do the always have to call someone to get an answer) and the dealer personnel behind them - get references fro m customers that are in you same business. Of course no one will give a list of bad references or sell you a lift that is less than (heavy duty). A price quote never tells you the whole story - only that some prices are higher and lower than others and those prices today can change from day to day.
Almost forgot - when you are comparing proposals - CAREFULLY evaluate the battery & charger specification - Make, Model, capacities ( the charger should match the battery AHC within + or - 5%, single or three phase - watch out for someone who is offering a 110 volt battery charger. Battery warranties can be tricky also - some will say they have a 5 year warranty - but a portion of the 5 years maybe prorated - ask questions - get all answers in writing. I had a large customer that told me - "If a sales person only gives me a verbal answer, I believe nothing he said. If he puts it in writing - I believe about 50% of what he wrote."
  • Posted 1 Jan 2013 21:24
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