- Forklift Hire Melbourne. Hiring a forklift can be confusing. We help answer the Question: Which forklift is right for me?
If forklift hire is a necessity for you, it is important you understand what it is you are looking for specifically. Forklifts are essential equipment in various industries. It is easier to move heavy vehicles and to keep on top of your safety requirement. Also, they come in many classes and types. From electric and gasoline-powered to diesel-powered.
Each type is designed for a particular job and a particular operating environment. Hire a forklift based on your needs. Call us to discuss the best option.
Some options to consider:
- Cushion-tyre forklift is designed for indoor warehouse use on concrete floors. A cushion-tyre truck uses a number of different tyres. Its standard tyre is black and the front uses a tread design. Also, the rear tyres for steering are usually smooth. The options are a non-marking tyre which doesn’t have colour black in it, to prevent getting black marks on your concrete. Alternatively, you can opt for the poly-tyre whose traction is suitable for a freezer or cooler.
- Pneumatic style tyre forklift has a larger tyre design. It’s designed for outdoor use on loose gravel and sometimes even dirt. That is, well compacted dirt. There are solid pneumatic style tyres and standard pneumatic style tyres which has a tube and air valve.
The style of forklift you choose will depend on your particular application. For instance, most warehouses use cushion-tyre forklift trucks because the tyres don’t cause wear and tear on concrete surfaces.
But, if you’re loading and unloading on an alley or street then you you should opt for an outdoor-style truck with larger diameter tyres that moves better on gravel and compact soil, which is the pneumatic style forklift.
Call us today on 1300 DAMOLI to hire a forklift that suits you.
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How to keep your forklift (owned or hire) safe from rodents.
Whether you’re operating a toyota, a crown, a hyster, a komatsu – you need to maintain your forklift hire.
Rodents are the nemesis to anything that runs on an engine, particularly a forklift. It’s even worse in agricultural areas that have high rodent population. Whether you hire a forklift or own one, be aware.
The problem with rodents is that once they get to the wiring, they can cause very expensive damage. Read on as we share tips on how to rodent-proof your forklift today:
- First, you should spray rodent-proof peppermint oil on the entire surface of the engine. The engine bay is where most rodents tend to nest, so if you protect this area they’re less likely to look for shelter elsewhere.
Some say it’s as simple as crushing mint leaves and rubbing the paste onto your engine. But, by far the best method is to get highly concentrated peppermint oil. With this method, all you have to do is place cotton balls all over the forklift interior, and replenish them regularly with peppermint oil to prevent rodent problems.
- Eliminate access holes such as the pressure release vent.
- Also, don’t put rat bait or rat traps with peanut butter on top of the motor because it actually attracts rodents. You’ll end up with more rodents than you initially had.
- Use a mouse blocker. The benefit of using this device is that it’s easy to install and it emits a sound that repels rodents from afar. It’s advisable to place it in an open area and away from any form of insulation, while making use of the different settings available. The sound, along with the LED light emitted the mouse blocker, is very disturbing and toxic to rodents.
Trust Damoli Forklift Services with your next forklift hire.