5 Benefits of Short Term Forklift Hire
If your business is growing or you find yourself particularly busy, it might be tempting to buy a new truck (or two) outright. But have you considered forklift hire?
At
Welfaux, we possess a large and varied fleet of casual lease forklifts, plus scissor lifts, pallet trucks and more. Particularly if you are looking for a short-term fix,
forklift hire could be an extremely viable option.
Here are our top five reasons to choose forklift hire:
1. Avoid Tying up Capital
Short-term hire allows you to expand your operation instantly, without tying up large amounts of money that would occur with purchasing outright. This means the money can be used elsewhere. With the option of fixed pricing per month or a fixed-term price, if you know exactly how long you require the truck, you will always be fully aware from the start of the incurred costs. The longer the rental period, the lower the overall cost.
2. Relax Knowing That Maintenance Is Covered
One of the many benefits of hiring a forklift is that all maintenance is taken care of. Whatever the duration of your hire, our maintenance team will step in to help whenever your forklift needs a bit of care. Forklift hire is a cost-effective maintenance solution, meaning that you always have a backup option if you run into mechanical issues - whether that be a quick repair or a replacement truck.
3. Increased Flexibility
Business needs change seasonally, with busier periods often requiring more vehicles. Forklift hire means that you can quickly add more trucks to your fleet when demand requires them, and take them away just as quickly when work fluctuates. This could also be useful if you experience unexpected downtime, giving you the ability to hire a temporary forklift that matches your model that is being repaired, ensuring that work can continue as normal.
4. Try Before You Buy
We all know the importance of getting the right truck for your business - and a big purchase like that is not something that should be taken lightly. Hiring a truck - or even a few trucks - on a short-term basis allows you to test them before making a decision.
5. Easy Access to Upgrades
When your business is constantly trying to work harder and faster to bring in more money, the last thing you want to be held back by is outdated equipment. With hiring, it’s easier and cheaper to replace your fleet when you need to take a step up, allowing you to get your hands on new machines in the field for a minimum of the cost.
You can also hire your fleet in the safe knowledge that further down the line, upgrades are just as easy to achieve, allowing you to stay on top of having the best models. When you need a new machine,
truck hire makes it extremely easy to swap your old for a new one!
Whether you need one forklift or multiple trucks for several days, months or years, at Welfaux we have you covered. Specialising in providing short and long-term forklift rental throughout Heathrow, Gatwick, West London and the Home Counties, our varied fleet is maintained to the highest standard and all carry a CFTS-accredited Report of Thorough Examination.
Get in touch or visit our website to find out more.
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