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Showing posts with label utility vehicles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label utility vehicles. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

About Forklift and Lift Equipment Rentals. Why Renting Makes Sense.


The number one reason to rent your materials handling equipment is that it enables you to use forklifts and lift trucks without laying down the capital, which means upfront or loan costs with interest rates are not a consideration.

Budgeting for the future with fixed costs every month without any unexpected maintenance costs are also huge benefits to renting your forklifts; as all maintenance is covered by the dealer’s rental agreement.

Key Performance Indicators and fleet utilization reports are managed by the dealer, reducing your administration costs while freeing up staff to concentrate on your business.

Renting forklifts will ensure that you always have the most up-to-date equipment and technology. When your equipment ages or your renting terms end your old forklifts are replaced with new ones.

No down time is another big benefit to renting your equipment. If one of the units stops working, your dealer will be able to replace it, providing immediate relief.

Ready to rent? Consider these points before moving forward.

Research dealers to ensure all your applications are met by their equipment selection and that they offer to visit your facility and assess your needs before suggesting product.


Ensure that your dealer has a qualified trainer to offer the option of forklift training to your employees who will be operating the piece of rental equipment.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Electric Utility Vehicles Now Available in Niagara and Hamilton Region

At Lucas Liftruck, the aim is to offer a full line of materials handling products, and our new line of utility vehicles complements an already diverse offering of forklifts and electric pallet trucks.


Utility vehicles are the unsung heroes of the warehouse, distribution and manufacturing industry. Lucas has included several categories to cover a range of applications from personnel carriers to simple tugs - which assist in pulling loads from one end of a facility to the other. Payload, run time and safe speed are essential in tracking productivity - and the Stärke group of utility vehicles offer all of this and more.

Lucas Liftruck has announced six models available immediately. 
Mobilität Means Mobility. This describes the UTT05 Personnel Carrier.
Arbeit Means Work. A perfect description for the UPT10S – 30D line of Burden Carriers.
Muskel Means Muscle. Bet you saw that coming! This describes the UTT20 – 100 line of Rider Tow tractors.
Mächtig Means Power. An excellent descriptor for the UTT45H Rider Tow Tractor.
Kraft Means Force. This describes the UTT15W powerful electric Puller Tug.
Bewegung Means Motion. This is the UTT25R Stock Picker, which features a wide range of motions.

These vehicles will assist in rounding out your current facility fleet, offering options that might otherwise have been overlooked. Talk to one of our expert sales people about the benefits of including a utility vehicle into your operations.