Not sure whether to rent or buy a forklift truck?
When deciding whether to rent or buy forklift trucks, there are a few things to take into account. Masslift aims to assist you in making the right decision now in order to provide satisfaction in the long term.
First consider the following:
-How intensively will the forklift truck be used on a daily basis?
-Do you have capital available to invest in in a forklift truck?
-Can you accommodate unexpected maintenance costs?
-Do you need a fleet of forklift trucks, or just one?
What are my options?
Beyond renting and buying there are other options to choose from, because each client is unique.
Buy a new forklift
-A Mitsubishi forklift has a 12 month or 2000 hour warranty
-You can also get an extended powertrain warranty for a 36 months or 5000 hour warranty
-Mitsubishi will replace any major defective powertrain components, should they fail
-Only genuine Mitsubishi parts are used to service and repair your Mitsubishi forklift
Buy a refurbished forklift
-Our second hand Mitsubishi forklifts are refurbished and they come with a warranty
-The warranty covers the engine; major components, differential, transmission and the axle.
-A qualified Mitsubishi forklift technician carries out the refurbishment using genuine Mitsubishi forklift parts
Short term rental
-You can rent for just a day, or a month
-You don’t have to get locked into a long term contract
-Forklift hire costs include servicing and general maintenance
Long term rental
-Long term rental is defined as a period longer than 12 months
-All maintenance is included
-Maintenance is carried out regularly, using genuine parts by qualified Mitsubishi forklift technicians
-At the end of the period the forklift is returned to Masslift
Rent to own
-Long term rental is defined as a period longer than 12 months
-All maintenance is included
-Maintenance is carried out regularly, using genuine parts by qualified Mitsubishi forklift technicians
-At the end of the period, you own the forklift * The renting options exclude repair costs incurred through misuse, negligence, impact and collision.
Whichever option you choose, Masslift will provide you with the best service along the way. If you are still struggling to decide whether to rent or buy a Mitsubishi forklift truck, please don’t hesitate to give us a call and allow one of our friendly consultants will assist you.
