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Question on Chinese fork lifts

Yes I know they are not as good. I have imported a LOT of Chinese power products and some are ok, and getting better. I decided to stop. My son-in-law is opening a new fabrication shop and is LIMITED on funds, He needs a forklift that can upload pallets and put pallets back on a truck. It does not need to be fast, it's not running docks. It will get used a few hours every few weeks. I am curious about these Chinese electrics. I just don't want a beater forklift with 90000 hours dripping all over my shop. Any experience with these?https://www.facebook.com/share/thXFYSSNwycgSLoY/
  • Posted 29 Oct 2024 08:39
  • By Paul_Holt
  • joined 29 Oct'24 - 7 messages
  • Oklahoma, United States
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Buy a recondition used forklift from a local full service dealer that can provide timely service parts rental support. Personally would suggest a brand that has their roots in the US. Be leery of a used recondition battery - some will work just fine others not so much. Have had good luck with used batteries that were recondition by a reputable battery service company that load tested them and replaced defect cells and offered a warranty. Plus the charger needs to be correctly sized to match the the battery's capacity.
Any offshore brands are subject to delays in parts support to keep you up and running.
  • Posted 30 Oct 2024 20:39
  • By johnr_j
  • joined 3 Jun'06 - 1,452 messages
  • Georgia, United States
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