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How do you rate a lift truck?

Buying a new lift truck is an important decision. This guide can assist you to impartially evaluate the trucks you are considering for purchase.

Key points to consider:

• How operator-friendly is the equipment?
• Are the controls easy to understand and responsive?
• How is the truck's stability during lifts?
• Can you count on the truck to perform with minimum downtime?

To determine the key points when purchasing a truck, use our Lift Truck Evaluation Checklist.

In addition to basic performance and reliability requirements, the value of a lift truck is largely determined by how well the truck works for and with its operator to meet productivity objectives.

When evaluating a new lift truck, be sure to ask its primary operator the following questions. The higher the total score, the greater the likelihood that the truck you are considering is a good value.

What is "Ergonomics" and what role does it play in operator productivity?

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Lift Truck Evaluation Checklist

Lift Truck Evaluation Checklist

Was the truck in good operating condition when you began using it? Yes No

Was it easy to learn how to operate the truck? Yes No

How long did it take you to feel comfortable with the truck? Less than an hour Over an hour, but less than one shift More than one shift but less than a week More than one week

Were the controls responsive? Yes No

Did you feel comfortable operating the truck for all your required tasks? Yes No

Was the truck stable when lifting to higher storage slots? Yes No

Was the truck stable when lifting heavy loads? Yes No

Do you feel you could do more work in less time with this truck? Yes No

Did the truck malfunction or break down while you were using it? Yes No

Did a battery charge last a full shift? Yes No

Note to user: Results shown using this calculator are estimates based on user input. These results are intended to highlight some important ergonomic considerations that should be used for evaluating a lift truck purchase and do not constitute a proposal or a guarantee.

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