Step by step guide to rent a forklift

Forklift rental is cost effective and smart choice for the business operated construction, ecommerce and automotive industries.

Whether you are managing a warehouse business in Dubai, or logistics business in Abu Dhabi or handling port operations in Sharjah 

Forklift renting the best available option to choose and run the business smartly without going for the buying of the new forklift

The forklifts are important machinery for a business a busy industrial zone like Al Quoz, fast growing area like DIP , fast growing industrial corridor like DIC have the requirement of forklift in the daily operations

Why forklift rental makes sense

From the fast faced world , the businesses have unique problems those are moving forward by solving one by one wisely buying forklift outright may not be a practical advantage it involves several disadvantage factors so moving the business in a profitable way businesses always choose the cost effective ways

In this way the forklift rental is the best idea to go for the business instead of buying the new one by spending big money in the machinery instead using that in cashflow

The benefits of the renting forklifts are as follows

• Cost effective for the short term needs
• No burden of the storage and maintenance
• Access to new models based on requirement fulfillment
• Flexible duration, daily , weekly or monthly
• Easy upgrade and replacement as per the requirement

To understand the process better below are the steps we need to consider

Defining Requirement

Before you are contacting the suppliers , you need to have basic clarity for the rental what you are looking for 

• Type of the forklift:: if you are looking for the counterbalance forklift, reach truck, pallet jack, rough terrain
• Capacity: how much are your lifts that forklift need to lift? Not an exact amount but a rough calculation forklifts capacity range from 1.5 ton to above 10 ton
• Required lift height important for warehouse rack and stacking risks
• Fuel type: Electric , Indoor and outdoor 
• How long will you need: For a short or long period

Search for the forklift rental providers in your area

UAE has wide range of rental companies which will give the best options to identify right offers to fulfill the needs 

• Browse the listing from the best top rated supplies across the UAE
• You can filter by city ,equipment type , capacity and fuel type
• View images , rental prices of the different machinery, rating of the suppliers

Compare prices and Rental packages

Once you done with the short list a few suppliers, then you can check the pricing and terms

• Machine capacity and brand like Toyota, JCB, Hyster etc
• Fuel Type (Electric or Diesel)
• Rental Duration ( longer or shorter duration)
• Delivery and pickup charges
• Operator requirement including driver without driver

Confirm Booking and Sign Agreement

After selecting the right supplier, model and book for the desired dates

Keysteps 

1. Confirm availability
2. Review rental terms
3. Provide address 
4. Pay any requirement or advance payment
5. Use the machinery

Prepare the Job Site

Once the forklift is ready you can make the site ready and ensure the site is ready for the operation

• Clear the access roads and entry space for the delivery of the vehicle
• Stable and level ground for the forklift operation
• Required safety signs and PPE equipment available
• Charging point for forklift operation if it is electric
• Storage of the machine if required for the long term

Delivery and Inspection

The forklift rental provider , often using flatbed truck and trailer

1. Exterior condition  check the dents ,damages and scratches
2. Tyres ,forks , forklifts,light and horn
3. Operational control safety features
4. Fuel level and battery charge

Use and Maintain Properly

After completing the checklist you need to use the forklift safely by following all the safety guidelines 

You need to do keep the checklist like everyday log of the machinery working hours and hold time

You should not overload on the machine also if there are any issue you need to inform the rental company to fix immediately

Return or Extend the Rental

Once you are sure about the work completion you need to inform the supplier before 1 or 2 days if you are hired for long 

If you need to extend the forklift rental contract you need to contact and check the availability because it might be promised to the different customer

Once you done with your work return the forklift neat and clean and working condition

As per the log count and agreed hours between you and rental company , the rental company will give you the invoice which will show the details like how much charged and how much time it used

Pay the remittance amount and get the receipt if there any feedback submit to the supplier for improving of better service