I am currently looking for 4,500 lb electric pallet jack. I am getting quotes from Jungheinrich and Crown. I have had both in for a demo and I am leaning toward the Jungheinrich because their price seems more attractive and the truck seems durable enough, but I admit the Crown seems to be constructed with more steel than the Jungheinrich. I would consider my application medium duty. I am not that familiar w/ the Junghenrich, can anyone tell me if I am looking in the right direction?
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Hey jjbb, just how do YOU define "better" so that "better" covers _everyone's_ differing needs, goal and or requirements ?
Your crazy if you don't by the Crown over the Jung it is a much better truck
Been dealing with Crowns for 20 years, much more steel and components can take way more abuse. Buy the Crown, you won't be sorry!
Having worked with both I would recommend Crown every time. In basic terms, Jungheinrich is built to a price whilst Crown is built to a specification. Also I assume your in the US? If so service and parts support will be far superior from Crown. BTW I dont work for them :)
let me put my 2 cents worth of comment. Crown do have a cheaper walkie electric pallet truck. In Singapore, it is being marketed as GPW series and is very much cheaper than the WP series. Of course Crown WP sereis is a better buy than Jungheinrich.
Crown versus Jungheinrich on walkie? From my experience, I would recommend Crown, why? much more technician friendly, less downtime and the design is much more durable, but the price is reasonable.
Crown versus Jungheinrich on walkie? From my experience, I would recommend Crown, why? much more technician friendly, less downtime and the design is much more durable, but the price is reasonable.
What are you talking about? Crown doesn't have a less expensive version of the WP??? There is just one.
I would make a note that Crown has a beefer and less expensive model in almost the same weight and speed classes.
So if what you think you want initially and have demo'ed in your location is a tough truck, then later your accounting department gets involved and wants a lower price, some dealers can come up with a lighter duty version that is less $.
Kia has a 100,000 mile warranty, but BMW only is 50,000 or something..... Doesnt mean Kia is a better option...
One other thing to mention about the warranty.... YES Cat trucks have a better warranty... Maybe 2-3x the Crown, but there is a reason for it... Trust the proven product that will give you up time.... If the truck breaks down 10x great if the warranty covers it, but what does the downtime cost you? Like the Crown guy said, if this company is in trouble, they are going to fight the warranty ,and tell you that it is damage anyways charging you for it.... Stick with the beefier Crown
I can assure you that you will not be dissapointed if you were to go with the Crown! The Crowns are built like tanks, they can take planty of abuse and still run strong. Parts are readily available and service calls are delt with quickly. I can also tell you from personal experience that the Cat dealer you would be working with for your Jungheirich is a total nightmare to deal with and I can also assure you that they don't have the parts availabilty as explained above.
Equipment Depot is hurting bad and laying people off like crazy, there is no way that they'll dump more money into inventory for a product that isn't popular around here. Crowns have been around for years and there would be no problem with parts being available. But whatever decision you make, just make sure you get all the promises that the salesman are making in writing!
Cat warranty should be two years, unlimited hours for the standard warranty, with optional extended full and major component warranties available, as well.
Parts availability for Cat products will not be an issue. Superior product support is a staple of the Cat dealer network!
If you are not already aware, MCFA (Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America) has entered an agreement with Jungheinrich to be the sole US distributor of Class I, Class II and Class III products beginning January 1, 2010. Some products will remain under the Jungheinrich label and others will become Cat. Jungheinrich has been supplying Class III products for MCFA for the last year or so.
You will not be dissapointed.
Are you saying CAT has a better warranty on the same truck? You also mention that CAT has a great availability for parts, an earlier post mentions that parts availability might be difficult?
Thanks for the input.
Jungheinrich built pallet jacks (branded Cat) are now available through your local CAT dealer. This arrangement allows you to do business within the largest and most dependable dealer network in the US. Along with the Cat branding you will receive an outstanding warranty and unmatched parts availability guarantees. Give it a try!
I would have to agree with chris, the Crown jacks are just structuraly better. The Multitons have alot of hard to find parts and the Jungheinrich brand is currently being downsized due to the economy. I think the 60PE Crown model was probably the best rider pallet jack ever made.
I have been using Jungheinrich since the Muliton days in the early 80s and havent had any problems, my old pallet stackers are beat up but they work fine. I have even had them repainted a few times, seems like that is the most I have had to do with them.
I have to say that Crown is also not bad, but I dont have any personal experience with them.
I read that Jungheinrich will have be serviced by the cat dealers starting next year, which is good because our local cat dealer is great.
Good luck with your decision.
Crown has a much better dealer network in IL..... Jungheinrich is nothing special, and still not always easy to get parts when you need... The extra steel on the crown and the more durable frame/torsion bar will make the unit last a lot longer.... Ive been around some jungheinrichs and have not seen that good of luck after year 1.......... you get what you pay for
Remember you pay for what you get. Obviously if a unit is constructed of more metal it will cost more but live longer, meaning it will take more abuse from the operator. Secondly, look at dealer support (parts, service warranty, rental back up) in your area.
I don't work for Crown but they have been around a long time and a leader in walkie truck desing for many years (as well as other electric products)
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