How to choose the right forklift?
Domestic brands of forklift industry: Heli, Hangcha, Dongfanghong, Longgong, Nuoli, Meikesi, etc.
Imported brands: Linde (Germany), Hyster (USA), Toyota (Japan), Jungheinrich (Germany), BT (Sweden), etc.
Choose a forklift to consider the overall solution
Different storage modes need to be configured with different forklifts. The matching mode achieved will be very different in FIFO or advanced outage, space utilization, operating efficiency and investment cost. For example, the traditional heavy-duty shelf with counterbalanced forklift can realize the forklifting of any shelf position, with high operating efficiency, moderate investment cost, wide application range, but insufficient space utilization; the drive-in rack often matches the reach truck Or small tonnage counterbalanced forklift trucks, high stacking density, good space utilization, but can not achieve any shelf position forklift goods;
First, fully understand the working environment of the forklift you need, and then choose the right model and configuration
What is the cargo you are carrying? What size of the card is used? Is it necessary to enter the elevator or container? How large is the channel?
The forklift has the basic functions of moving goods and lifting horizontally, as well as stacking, loading and picking capabilities. Under the circumstances of fully understanding the weight, volume, shape of the cargo, the height to be lifted, and the channel condition inside the plant (channel width, ground bearing, whether anti-static, dustproof and anti-pollution, noise, noise), etc. Determine what kind of forklift you need and how to configure it. At the same time, you can consult 1-3 different forklift companies for consultation, reducing information asymmetry.
Second, the cost calculation
There are many companies that do not carefully calculate the cost of purchasing a forklift. To eliminate waste on equipment, you should be aware of the amount of equipment you need to make scientific and maximized use and turn it into productivity.
The price of the forklift is just the tip of the "iceberg"
If you only analyze from the perspective of investment cost, for a simple example, if you move the goods from A to B, which is 100 meters away, we can choose to buy the forklift without spending a penny and manually transport the goods. Choose to use the forklift equipment worth several thousand yuan, tens of thousands of yuan, hundreds of thousands, several million yuan to carry the goods in the past, from the initial purchase cost of the forklift, the difference is extremely different, but if the comprehensive operating cost is calculated It is possible that the required goods with the least investment in equipment have the highest handling cost per piece.
Third, the choice in leasing and direct purchase
Leasing forklifts have become a popular trend in developed countries in Europe and America. One third of construction machinery in the United States is completed by leasing. Due to different national conditions, China's current forklift rental is still in its infancy. In economically developed areas (coastal), forklift leasing is in full swing. In the future, China's forklift leasing business will certainly occupy a very important proportion in the material handling and procurement industry, just like developed countries.
Fourth, locate the right brand
There are more than 500 brands of forklifts in the world, and there are more than one hundred in China. Ninety percent of the world's top 20 forklift manufacturers have manufacturing plants and agents in China. Go to professional media and institutions to learn about forklift brands sold in the Chinese market.
Even in the economic downturn, the sales momentum of brands such as Hefei, Hangcha, Linde and Toyota is still not decreasing. In recent years, the development of the fast-growing Dongfanghong forklift, relying on SINOMACH and the Dongfanghong brand with a glorious history, has developed rapidly in the forklift field. With the advantage of brand and price, it has successfully established the brand image of forklift. In particular, the company has made great breakthroughs in the development and manufacture of new special off-road forklifts, and the products are exported to many countries.
Fifth, the final decision
If your company is going to make a large-scale purchase of forklifts (more than 10 units), you will need to entrust a professional and independent tendering company (very familiar with forklifts and industrial vehicles) or a logistics consulting company. In order to save the procurement cost and prevent the black-box operation in the procurement process, the decision-making power of the final purchase must be in your own hands.
Finally, it should be noted that the cheapest forklift supplier is not necessarily the best, just as you buy other consumer goods, one point at a price. Forklifts are industrial products that require long-term, stable service as a support. If a forklift is lower than the normal selling price of the supplier, you can think about how good his service will be after purchasing. A smart buyer is not only looking at the price of a forklift, but also a comprehensive assessment.
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