Using a lift truck is a great way to make better use of your warehouse space. Storing goods stacked on top of each other is a good way of getting better use out of your storage space. If you are leasing a warehouse with racking it is a shame not to use that racking simply because you do not have a lift truck. However, understandably not all firms want to spend tens of thousands of pounds on buying their own their own reach truck. Many firms simply cannot afford to do so.
No Need to Tie up Your Capital
Fortunately, there is another way to provide your company with the lift truck it needs to make the most of your storage space. Hiring one is a viable option that works really well.
Normally all you have to do is to put down a small deposit and pay for the truck every month. If you hire your reach truck on a long-term contract, you will normally pay less per month. Some companies who offer long-term contracts will give you a further discount if you pay your hire fees a few months or a year in advance. The fact your company does not have to pay out thousands of pounds up front allows them to invest that cash in your business.
True Flexibility and Free Servicing
Hiring rather than buying a fork lift means that you do not have to worry about the servicing either. The hire company takes care of all of that. If the truck breaks down, they will quickly repair it or provide you with another one. There is no need to call an engineer and pay for parts.
During quiet times, there is no need to pay out for the hire of a lift truck. On the other hand, if your business grows and you need a truck with a higher reach, longer battery life or simply need an additional truck all you need to do is to pick up the phone. Hiring a lift truck rather than buying one frees up capital, gives you the tools you need at a low cost and allows you to get on with building up your business.
If you want to hire a good quality lift truck for a low price visit www.askhitec.co.uk. There you can choose from a range of trucks, if later you want to buy one the Hitec Lift Truck team can help with that too.
