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The Cost Effectiveness of Nissan Forklift Hire

For many companies the cost of ownership related to the use of a forklift, especially highly regarded brands such as Nissan, can be a drain on resources. For this reason many companies choose to engage in Nissan forklift hire, rather than outright ownership.

Many companies choose to engage in Nissan forklift hire because it makes sound economic sense. Smaller companies that rely on government contracts for their livelihood may find that the specification of each project change and that the requirements for specific pieces of equipment change as well.

In essence this can mean that expensive capital equipment such as a Nissan forklift can conceivably be sitting idle while other more urgent project requirements are met. The threat of assets not performing and in fact costing the company money while they sit idle has caused even larger companies to have a close look at engaging in full maintenance leasing contracts in order to make use of forklifts.

Companies in the construction or earthmoving fields have no choice but to make extensive use of forklifts and many prefer the brands that have their origins in the Far East due to their proven reliability and the availability of a highly efficient after sales network. A full maintenance lease or other forms of forklift hire makes perfect sense for these companies.

Full maintenance leasing means that expenses such as insurance and maintenance can be tightly controlled as these are built into the terms of the contract. In essence this means that the financial controls of the company will make allowance for the monthly expenditure involved in using the equipment and the company will not be exposed to any nasty surprises when it comes to equipment breakdowns.

By making the decision to hire a Nissan forklift the company will enjoy all the \advantages of ownership of these useful pieces of capital equipment without the associated and often unforeseen costs that can be involved when the decision is made to purchase a forklift outright.

Forklift for Hire – Finding Out About Insurance

No business owner will buy an expensive forklift without first insuring the item for accidents and major repairs that may become necessary over time. And it should be no different when you are looking at a forklift for hire. Insurance for forklift rentals can work in much the same way as insurance coverage for a care hire in that you can take a short term policy directly from the owner of the vehicle for the duration of the lease term.

However, with a forklift for hire the rental agent will hold an insurance policy against major damages or theft of the equipment. The amount that they for the insurance will be proportionally worked into the rental rate so that you won’t even be requested to fill out an insurance form when you enter into the lease agreement. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that the owner does indeed have insurance for the forklift as you may become liable for the cost of repairs or for the entire replacement value of the equipment if theft occurred while it was in your possession.

It is also imperative that you read the insurance portion of the lease agreement for a forklift for hire carefully. As per every type of insurance policy an excess will be charged when a claim is made against the insurance provider. Find out whether you will be responsible for paying this excess amount and more or less what that excess would be if anything happened to the forklift. Excess amounts will be different for damages than for the replacement of the forklift due to theft.

You should also be aware that the insurance provider will only cover any claims if the forklift was driven by a qualified forklift operator when damages occurred. This will be made clear to you before you sign the lease agreement for a forklift for hire with the rental agent. Very few forklift rental agent will be able to provide you with a qualified forklift driver so make sure that you have one in your employ, train an existing employee to become a forklift driver or find a forklift operator before entering into the agreement.

You can find out whether your forklift rental agent offers any forklift operator courses that one of your employees can enrol on. Remember that some training course can be specific to a particular forklift manufacture. This means that the forklift operator will only be qualified to drive that specific brand of forklift. Rather try and find forklift operator training courses that provide comprehensive training that is relevant to all types of forklifts available for hire.

Remember to also find out what exactly is covered by the insurance policy. No insurance providers will ever cover the costs of regular wear and tear on the forklift for hire with a normal insurance policy. Regular maintenance and servicing will also not be covered by a general insurance policy. You will need to find out whether the forklift rental agent has a motor plan to cover these costs over and above the insurance policy.

If you are entering into a long term rental agreement that exceeds a period of three months all maintenance, servicing and incidental repairs should be covered by a motor plan policy. It is unlikely that servicing or incidental repairs will become necessary for rental periods that are shorter than 3 months and any problems will be from the previous renter of the forklift. Even if there is not motor plan your forklift for hire agent should be liable for these expenses and you will carry no responsibility unless it is found that repairs are necessary due to neglect or abuse of the forklift.

Lifting Productivity With Nissan Forklift Hire

When any company in the construction or allied industries sector is looking to save money and still make use of capital equipment one of the easiest ways to achieve these savings is through the hire of the equipment required. Many companies in these sectors make extensive use of forklifts to achieve project goals or to service the day to day requirements of their clients or streamline their own operations. These companies would always prefer to hire a forklift from a well known manufacturer, such as Nissan. The Nissan brand is well known in South Africa both for its passenger vehicles and its industrial equipment and Nissan forklift hire has long been a favourite way for companies that require the services of these versatile pieces of equipment to save money.

Engaging in Nissan forklift hire is the preferred avenue for those wishing to make use of a reliable forklift for a number of different reasons. Primary amongst these reasons is the fact that hiring a Nissan forklift means that the company can make use of a valuable asset as and when it is required. This is especially useful due to the fact that in a project environment the forklift is often not required for the full duration of the project but is rather used for specific tasks within the project timeframe. Often these tasks will only make use of the forklift for a short time.

If the company decided to purchase the forklift outright, rather than hire the Nissan forklift then the company accountants would be faced with a situation where the ownership of this expensive piece of capital equipment would have to be reflected on the books and the monetary expenditure, as well as depreciation would have to be allowed for. By hiring the Nissan forklift the company can make use of the asset while it remains the property of the suppliers which can have a positive effect on the company’s books and make it a more attractive proposition for a financial institution when it comes to borrowing money.

Hassle Free Forklift Hire 

For many companies engaged in engineering or construction projects a forklift is one of the most useful tools that they have on the asset registry. Many of these companies choose to undertake forklift hire, rather than own the forklifts. Hiring a forklift makes sense to many companies due to the fact that they are freed from the responsibilities associated with outright ownership, such as maintenance which can be costly in the long run. For this reason the full maintenance leases that are available for extended lease periods associated with hiring, make sound economic sense.

Many companies offering rentals also provide extremely competitive insurance packages that cover day to day wear and tear and significantly reduce the costs associated with downtime and the unavailability of these important pieces of equipment. By engaging in forklift hire the company can also make use of the forklift as and when it is required. This makes sense when the forklift(s) are only needed for a short period during a construction or engineering project.

There are various models of forklift that can be leased. Forklift hire allows the organisation to choose which make and model they prefer for the job at hand, as well as making their choice from among the many diesel, petrol or electrically powered models that are on the market today. Forklifts are also available in variety of sizes, from the smallest 1.5 ton machines to the larger 7 ton models.

Companies choosing forklift hire can expect the forklift to be delivered to the site where it is required as well as collected on the completion of the project. The transport of forklifts in specialised vehicles ensures that the forklift is delivered in excellent condition, immediately ready to contribute towards the completion of the project.

If you want to know more about forklift hire or the various options available for full maintenance leasing and the many forklift solutions that are today available contact us.

Purchasing New, Used Or Opting For Forklift Hire In Gauteng

Don’t be too easily taken in by the sales man when you are looking for lifting equipment for your business. Rather consider all the other options that are available to you. For example, you can opt for much more affordable forklift hire in Gauteng. There are a number of forklift hire companies who have the knowledge and experience to assist you in choosing the most compatible forklift to meet your needs. Since you are not buying the forklift, the rental specialists will not have the reason to push the most expensive lifting equipment on you and you can be sure that you will be getting the best value for your money.

There are many other benefits to forklift hire in Gauteng as opposed to purchasing the equipment outright. Just one of these is that you will save on the cost of maintenance and servicing of the forklifts. Contrary to motor vehicles, a forklift needs to be serviced on a far more regular basis. This servicing and maintenance costs can put a serious dent in your company’s profits not to mention the expense of replacement parts should the forklift breakdown. All these costs will be covered by your forklift hire company.

Alternatively, you can opt for to purchase used forklifts to meet your requirements. The most important factor here is to remember to find reliable used forklift dealers and only look for forklifts that are in good working condition. A good rule of thumb is to only look at forklifts that are not older than 5 years. Although there are some older forklifts that are in good condition as they have been refurbished and are just about as good as new.

To find out more about the options other than buying new that are available to you such as forklift hire in Gauteng or purchasing second hand, please contact us.