It has been our experience over the last 12 months that the Australian materials handling industry has a growing appetite for larger, more robust forklifts and that today’s ‘big machine’ customers require immediate delivery.
As a matter of normal business practice, dealers and distributors only keep stock onhand of forklifts with capacities of up to 7 tonnes.
Dealers of large forklifts have always struggled with the issue of extended lead times. Heavy duty forklifts take a long time to produce and manufacturers will rarely have units in stock ready to deliver worldwide.
These machines are built to order in Japanese, Chinese and US forklift factories and it’s not uncommon to expect a nine month waiting period until units are assembled, shipped, quarantined and inspected, then delivered to you by truck.
Nine months can prove too long to wait for anyone whose business depends on big forklifts. So it’s welcome news for those in the construction and mining industries that ForkForce Australia is now keeping yard stock of 10 tonne through to 18 tonne forklifts, ready to be delivered as required.
These heavy duty machines are manufactured by Maximal forklifts, the 3rd largest global forklift exporter in China, who has a proven track record in the 10 tonne forklift and larger market.
ForkForce already has some of these machines in stock, with more on order and set to arrive in the coming weeks. The 13.5 and 12 tonne forklifts are new additions to the Maximal forklift range. All 12 tonne forklifts and up come with fully air-conditioned cabins, superior transmissions, dual wheels, hydraulic sideshifts or fork positioners, long tynes, driver assist camera options and quality US Cummins diesel engines.
These Chinese manufactured forklifts will be of great value to the Australian forklift market. They will be priced considerably lower than most of their Japanese or European equivalents, and ForkForce is already receiving advance orders for these large sized forklifts before they’ve even arrived.
ForkForce has personally inspected their assembly over in China and have the complete confidence to offer a 5-Year Parts & Labour Warranty with these ‘big beefer’ forklifts. But don’t take our word for it – come and inspect them for yourself.
Call today for a quote or to order yours. These forklifts are also available on hire arrangements from ForkForce’s massive forklift rental fleet.
