Amdec - Providing the highest quality forklift trucks throughout the North West
EFG DF 16/20 Electric
Three Wheel Electric 1600/2000kg
From £37.00 Per Week
EFG V 16/20 Electric
Four Wheel Electric 1600/2000Kg
From £37.00 Per Week
ETV 112 / 114 / 116
Electric Reach Fork Lift Truck
From £28.00 Per Week
ELE16 / 20 Electric Pedestrian
Forklift 1600kg/2000kg
From £16.00 Per Week
If you’re currently in the market for a new forklift you may be considering whether buying new or used models would be more beneficial to you. You might immediately think that buying brand new is your best option. However, there are a number of reasons why buying a used forklift might benefit your business better.
In a similar way to cars a forklift can depreciate in value the moment you start using it. When you look at all the ongoing costs of running a business, buying a brand-new piece of equipment can possibly be an unnecessary luxury. Used forklifts will usually work out much cheaper than new models even if they have only been casually used which will be particularly helpful if you’re on a tight budget. The price you pay for a new forklift at times can add up to the cost of two used forklifts. This is because used forklifts generally cost at least 50% less than a new one and investing in used forklifts can increase your buying power. With the same money you could buy more used forklifts to improve your workforce productivity and still have money in your budget for any maintenance you might need to complete.
The lead time for getting a new forklift can be fairly long, meaning you could potentially lose money on jobs that you cannot complete without the right equipment. When buying a used truck, you will normally acquire it pretty quickly as they are more readily available than new models. Therefore, you can start using your new forklift straight away. Also, if your material handling needs change suddenly you can avoid a long delivery time by buying a used truck.
A carefully chosen forklift will come with a proven track record of good work, having been inspected, fixed, and refurbished by professionals to ensure it is in perfect working condition. Most trucks will also come with a warranty just in case and due to the technology in them being well known and plenty of spare parts available, mechanics will find servicing a used forklift quicker and easier.
In comparison to newer models there is definitely a wider variety of used forklifts available. Due to the increased choice of trucks on offer it can make finding a machine that fits your operational needs best a much simpler process.
New forklifts can come with certain ergonomic features that a lot of even well experienced drivers might not be familiar with. So, more time will need to be spent on training before any equipment can be used. Think about the prior knowledge and expertise of your forklift operators before reaching a final purchasing decision. The familiarity of a used model could save you a significant amount of time and effort as well as putting your forklift or fleet to work straight away. Buying or hiring a used truck can add a lot of value to your business without you being out of pocket. Enquire about our used forklifts in Manchester today and get an unbeatable deal.
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