1. Understanding the Importance of Routine Maintenance

When your equipment is down, your operation suffers and you lose money. Routine Maintenance with proper OEM parts is key to keeping your equipment up and running.

Unlike vehicles that are maintained every so many miles, forklifts and construction equipment maintenance intervals are based on hours, days, weeks or months, and the working environment is also a consideration, so it is important that the hour meter is always in good working order so you know when it is time for service. Our Service Department maintains highly detailed records on every equipment we service, so if your equipment is not already being serviced routinely, give our Service Department a call and we will tailor a routine maintenance schedule that suits your needs.

Download the Class 1 - Electric Forklift Daily Checklist here.

Download the Class 2 - Reach Trucks & Order Pickers Daily Checklist here.

Download the Class 4 & 5 - Internal Combustion Cushion Tire & Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire Daily Checklist here.

2. Getting the Correct Part

Many models and even serial numbers are very similar to other makes, so it is absolutely crucial to always provide the full make, model, and serial number of your forklift when ordering parts. This will ensure that you get the correct part the first time, and that you have the least amount of down-time on your forklift or equipment.

3. Serial Date Plate Locations

Reading the data plate to get the correct information is important for many reasons, such as knowing the lifting capacity of the forklift as well as obtaining the model and serial information when ordering parts.

But where is the date plate located?

In most cases, the data plate is either on the dash facing the operator, or on the outside of the dash, or next to the operators seat. If the data plate is missing or unreadable, we can replace it. Even if the data plate is missing or unreadable, you can still find the serial number of the forklift, which is usually stamped into the frame of the forklift. Different manufactures stamp the serial number in different locations.

Give our parts department a call and we can walk you through where to find the stamped serial number in the frame.

4. Attachments

Attachments are items typically added on the front of the forklift, for example a side-shifter, or a rotator. Often times the forklift manufacturer did not document the model and serial of the attachment when they installed it on the forklift. This means that if we don't already have a record of the attachment, and you need an item replaced on that attachment, the model and serial of the attachment will need to be found in order to obtain the parts.

Call our Parts Department and we can give you the details on where to look for this important information.

5. Periodic Replacement of Parts & Lubricants

Periodic maintenance is fundamental to the operation of a forklift. Here is a quick guide to parts and lubricants that need to take part in those periodic maintenances.*

*Based on standard working environment. Parts may need to be replaced more often if used in tougher working environment.