Important Things to Know when Renting a Forklift

Posted by Frankie Arlo on January 15th, 2018

Small business owners often turn to forklift leasing in Los Angeles, when they are yet able to afford to buy a large fleet from a reputable Los Angeles warehouse equipment supplier. When looking for a forklift rental, a good LA forklift service center can offer recommendations. (LA forklift leasing)There are several considerations to making a rental experience cost-effective, efficient and safe.

Types of Forklift Rentals

Ensure that you rent a unit that gets the job done. Electric rider trucks come with two configurations--sit-down riders or stand up trucks. The prior ensures operator comfort and the latter is better suited for operators that need to get on and off the truck several times an hour. Warehouse areas with below 10 ft. aisles can utilize narrow aisle trucks. Sit-down rider forklifts with internal combustion engines may be equipped with cushion tires (concrete surfaces) or pneumatic tires (outdoor applications or rougher indoor surfaces). Internal combustion trucks are fueled by LPG, diesel, CNG or gasoline. For outside applications on muddy, rough and uneven surfaces, vertical masted rough terrain forklifts are recommended. Outdoor construction applications need telescoping boom lifts. The forklift rental supplier can help in the selection of the best model that fits the application.

Know Your Application

Ensure that you understand how you will be using the rental equipment before going to a rental supplier. This ensures expectations will be met with the selection of rental equipment. Let your rental supplier know your reason for renting the forklift. This may be due to repairs or downtime, inventory times and peak shipping season. Ensure proper communication with the supplier as to when the rental equipment will be needed on-site and when it should be returned to avoid additional expenses.

Rental Charges

Take note of upfront rental charges for truck use, battery, charger, and attachments. Fees vary depending on the hours of forklift rental. Take note that charges continue until equipment is returned to the supplier. Additional charges that may incur include fuel charges when renting a truck with a full tank. Fuel charges may be avoided by using your own LPG tanks and filling up the fuel tanks before returning the equipment. You may also request a second LPG tank or a second battery for electric trucks if you don’t have time to charge. When renting a charger along with the forklift, be sure to ask about the power supply, voltage, and other charger requirements. Transportation charges are also included unless you can transport the machinery.

Environmental recovery fees, cleaning charges, taxes and delivery truck fuel surcharges are other fees you may expect. If you are interested in purchasing the equipment, ask your supplier about purchase options.

Account Setup with the Supplier

Before renting the equipment, ensure that an account is set up with the supplier. Ensure the account is in good standing. Required documents may include a current Certificate of Insurance, a Completed and Signed Credit application and a W-9 form. Set-up a short-term or long-term rental agreement as necessary. Take note that long-term rentals require the supplier to be named as additional insured in an insurance certificate.

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