When your business in Wyomissing, PA needs both indoor and outdoor lift trucks, Nomad® forklifts, a UniCarriers exclusive, are a uniquely versatile option. The compact chassis provides tight handling and greater maneuverability for inside the warehouse, while solid pneumatic tires deliver reliable performance out in the yard across improved surfaces.
Royal Forklift is an authorized dealer for new UniCarriers forklifts in Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh and Schuylkill Counties. We also offer all makes and models of used forklifts to customers throughout Schuylkill, Berks, Lebanon, Lehigh, Carbon, Luzerne, Northumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, York and Columbia Counties.
Choose the Right Lift Truck
Choosing a forklift for your business can affect everything from productivity and stock management to operating costs. Here are several factors to consider:
Environment
Your business environment should influence your selection. Will the equipment be working on smooth or rough surfaces? Will it be used inside, outside, or both? How many hours per day will it be used?
Load Size / Capacity
It’s important not to make the mistake of choosing lift equipment with a maximum lift capacity that is below your requirements or that fails to meet your height restrictions. Consider:
- The type of stock the lift will handle
- Your average and heaviest load weights
- The typical height and width of your loads
- Warehouse height and aisle width requirements
- The highest point the lift must reach
- Height restrictions, e.g., low hanging lights, ceiling beams and fixed-height structures like garage or container doors
Fuel Type
There are three types of fuel options: LPG, electric or diesel. Electric forklifts may cost more initially, but they generally have a longer lifespan, cost less to operate and produce no emissions, making them useful for working indoors and in cold climates. LPG or diesel forklifts can typically lift larger loads and move faster, and diesel lift trucks are recommended for heavy lifting and outdoor use.
Ergonomics
Lift truck operators often sit in their machines for hours at a time, making adjustable seating another important consideration. High-quality ergonomics can reduce the likelihood of injuries, such as back pain that can be caused by performing repetitive tasks in uncomfortable seating.
New or Used?
If you plan to use your equipment daily for more than four hours per day, a new forklift or aerial lift may be the best option. If it will be used periodically for an hour or two at a time, used equipment is the most economical option. Royal Forklift can help you decide which option best suits your budget.
Consider the Indoor-Outdoor Nomad®
When you need both an indoor/outdoor lift truck, consider the UniCarriers Nomad®. It’s available in 3,000, 3,500 and 5,000-pound capacities and works on a variety of surfaces, from warehouse floor to loading dock to service yard. It can be customized to meet your specific applications.
The Nomad® is powered by the Nissan K21 industrial engine, a low-emission engine that runs on LPG, with an optional gas/LP dual-fuel system. Its seamless indoor/outdoor capability eliminates the need to set up staging areas and transfer loads, maximizing the productivity of your operation.
Royal Forklift has Nomad® forklifts and other new and used material handling equipment that will meet your needs in Wyomissing, PA. Call us today at (570) 915-4103 to explore our extensive inventory.