Choosing a forklift to buy can be a difficult process, especially when you know nothing about them. That’s why we’re here, to help you in your journey to find the most suitable forklift for you and your business!

New or Used?

One of the big questions when buying a forklift is; should I buy a new forklift or a used one? Although buying a new forklift can cost a lot of money, the benefits are outnumbering.

With a new forklift, you have the peace of mind that everything will be in working order and you’re getting a high-end forklift brand new straight from the factory. If you don’t want to pay one big lump sum for a forklift there are also a range of hire options you can look at, which allows you to pay for a truck over a certain period of time. This is beneficial to smaller companies who can’t afford to pay outright for a new truck, therefore using options such as contract hire, leasing and hire purchase gives those companies the opportunity to pay weekly or monthly fees for a set period of time.

On the other hand, buying a used forklift truck can be a better alternative when it comes to deciding between new or used. With a used truck, the price is far more reasonable than it is with a brand new one, and you don’t have to worry about pesky weekly or monthly payments until the time period ends. The more affordable prices allow you to pay outright, giving you the peace of mind that you own the truck and haven’t hired it. A lot of worry’s that come with used Forklift Trucks and Warehousing Equipment are the quality of the trucks and the wear and tear on them from the previous owners. This can greatly depend on the dealer of the truck. Here at Langley Mechanical Services, we offer a great quality and reliable used trucks as an easy alternative to buying a brand new truck.

Forklift Fuel Options

Internal Combustion Engine Forklifts (diesel and gas/LPG) are a lot different to your standard electric forklift. These trucks are a lot cheaper to purchase than electric forklifts however they cost a lot more to run due to refuelling costs and sometimes the installation of a refuelling station. An internal combustion forklift tends to be required for lifting loads over 5 tons and can be used outdoors and in the rain.

If you’re going to buy an electric forklift, then there are a few factors to take into account. The batteries in an electric forklift tend to last around 8 hours at a time before they need recharging and though the cost of the truck itself is usually higher, the operating costs are lower. These trucks tend to be quieter and don’t need extra room for fuel storage however, they need about 8 hours recharging time which requires charging stations as well as another 8 hours for cooling time. They are also not suited for outdoors and cannot be used in the rain.

There you have it, our do’s and don’ts for the maintenance of your forklift. For information about our New and Used Forklift options please contact us on 01773 763546, email us at andrew@langleyft.co.uk or contact us here. Make sure to keep up to date with Langley Mechanical Services by following us on Facebook.

“Every employer shall ensure that work equipment is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.”

This is what ‘Regulation 5 of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998’ states about the maintenance of your forklift. Maintaining a Forklift or any type of work equipment is vitally important. This is not only for yourself but for the safety of your employees and colleagues. Not maintaining your forklifts and equipment efficiently and regularly can lead to serious accidents. It can also lead to breakdowns and unwanted halts to production. Below we have discussed the do’s and don’ts of maintaining your forklift and other warehouse equipment.

Dos – Maintenance and Service of your Forklift

If you’re looking to get the most of your forklift, then daily and pre-shift checks are key. This means checking fluid levels are constantly topped up, as well as general maintenance. This is to ensure potential problems are identified early so they don’t become threatening in the future.

General maintenance of your forklift ensures smooth working equipment and safety in the workplace. To get the most out of your vehicle, scheduling regular maintenance based on the recommendations of the manufacturer is key. Don’t get into a routine of not checking your forklift regularly! By doing this it can lead to things like flat tyres, leaking fluids, brakes that don’t work correctly etc.

Dos – Thorough Examinations in Accordance to LOLER and PUWER Regulations

Thorough Examinations are a legal requirement that all trucks within a company are inspected by an approved person in accordance to LOLER and PUWER regulations. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require that all lifting operations involving lifting equipment must be planned by an approved person, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner.

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), aim to make working life safer for anyone using and coming into contact with machinery and equipment. These regulations aim to ensure that all machinery and equipment is; regularly maintained to ensure safety, only used by people with the correct training and inspected by an approved person.

There you have it, our do’s and don’ts for the maintenance of your forklift. For more information about our Maintenance and Servicing options please call us on 01773 763546, email us at andrew@langleyft.co.uk or contact us here. Make sure to keep up to date with us by following us on Facebook.

IFOY Intralogistics Awards

STILL wins this year’s International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year Award for the AGV & Intralogistics Robot category. The winning truck was the STILL LTX 50 electric towing tractor combined with LiftRunner® frames with an automatic loading/unloading function.

The IFOY Intralogistics Awards identify and recognise the year’s best intralogistics productions and solutions. The venue for the 2019 event was held at the Habsburg residence, Hofburg, in Vienna, Austria. More than 600 guests attended the evening, with a total of 15 products and solutions vying for the top spot. The products were nominated by a select jury panel for this year’s award.

All the machines nominated for the award were put through a range of tests, the results of which were then assessed by the jury based on the awards criteria. The winners of each award were not announced until the night, receiving the awards as a surprise.

This is another fantastic example of STILL’s position as a leader in the intralogistics supplier industry. Winning one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, after a continuous run of award conquests reinstates the STILL reputation and name.

STILL Partner

For more than 30 years, Langley Mechanical Services have been a trusted STILL partner. We have been offering the most comprehensive range of Forklift Trucks and Warehousing Equipment available to our clients. We distribute STILL products in the Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and Leicester areas.

Langley offer a range of Trucks and Equipment including Electric and IC Counterbalance Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Hand Pallet Trucks, Powered Pallet Trucks, Pedestrian Stackers and fully automated solutions.

If you’re looking to purchase a forklift, or if you’re looking at finance options, please contact us here. You can also call us on 01773 763546 or email us at Andrew@Langleymechanicalservices.co.uk. Make sure to keep up to date with us by following us over on our Facebook page.

Are you looking to buy, lease or hire a new or used forklift? Well look no further! For more than 30 years, Langley Mechanical Services have been partners with STILL Forklifts, offering the most comprehensive range of Forklift Trucks and Warehousing Equipment available.

Our Wide Range of Forklift Trucks

STILL Forklifts have provided customers with a wide range of varying Forklift Trucks and Warehousing Equipment for decades. The manufacture of their high-grade Electric, Diesel and LP Gas trucks has stormed the Materials Handling Industry from as early as the 1920s.

STILL provides an extensive range of products. These products are widely distributed in the Nottingham, Derby, Sheffield and Leicester area by Langley.  We offer a range of Trucks and Equipment. These include Electric and IC Counterbalance Forklifts, Reach Trucks, Order Pickers, Hand Pallet Trucks, Powered Pallet Trucks, Pedestrian Stackers and fully automated solutions.

Buy, Lease or Hire Equipment

Buying a Forklift Truck outright can be a hassle as well as financially draining on your business. Luckily, at Langley Mechanical Services, we provide a range of finance options that offer an easier solution for businesses who are looking at new Forklift Trucks or Warehousing Equipment.

For medium or long term hire, Leasing is the best option for you. You pay an agreed monthly instalment rate and simply return the vehicle when the payment period ends.

A quick and simple way to hire one of our vehicles is through our hire purchase option. With arranged monthly payments, this is a great opportunity for your investment financing or if you’re looking to hire a forklift for hours, days or weeks then contract hire is the way to go with our extensive range of available Trucks.

If you’re not looking to buy a new forklift outright then why not look at our range of Used Warehousing Equipment and Second Hand Forklifts? You get high-quality forklift as well as a cheaper alternative to its brand new counterpart.

Unrivalled Service and Support

Having been in business for a long time, we know what makes working with us a success: Our Service! The special, individual and flexible service provided by Langley Mechanical Services is aimed at what serves you better. You determine which of our services you want to call on! From Repairs, Thorough Examination checks, Maintenance, Full Service or Driver Training, we’ve got it all.

If you’re looking to purchase a forklift, or if you’re looking at finance options, please contact us on 01773 763546 or email us at andrew@langleyft.co.uk. You can also contact us via our contact page here. Make sure to keep up to date with us by following us on Facebook.

Although driving a forklift may look simple and straight forward, it’s not. If an inexperienced driver took to the wheel of a forklift in a working environment like a large warehouse, they can cause thousands of pounds worth of damage. They can also run the risk of, in some cases, injury or even death. Not having the right amount of training or any training at all is dangerous. This is one of the main reasons approximately 400 people are injured every year from forklift-related accidents.

The Main Cause of Forklift Accidents

Driving a forklift truck takes a lot of skill and manoeuvrability as well as valid training and driving without it is against the law. If a company/business were to be caught letting employees without sufficient training or the correct qualifications drive forklifts on site, it could result in the company being fined heavily or even imprisonment. There can also be an increase in cost for the business. Accidents causing damage to the building, the goods you are working with and the equipment itself will need to be paid for. This means that repairs and new parts are required.

For more information on our Forklift Driver Training courses or to find out which course is most suited to you, please call us on 01773 763546 or email us at andrew@langleyft.co.uk. Make sure to keep up to date with what we’re up to by following us on Facebook.

Winter is Coming! Are you Prepared? With winter just around the corner, it’s time to make sure that you are prepared.   Winter is coming and it’s very important that your forklift operators are able to identify possible hazards during the winter seasons. This includes being prepared for situations which include snow, ice and slippery conditions.   This is where we can help! We have a range of winter products available from Salt Spreaders to fixed-blade and adjustable Snow Plough attachments. Our aim is to make your lives easier during the Winter period, alleviating the struggles you may face.   The plough attachment lets you use a forklift to move and remove snow from parking, loading and working areas. This then means that all operations can continue as normal, regardless of the weather conditions.   Salt spreaders can help improve traction in loading and working areas, which leads to better stability to forklifts and other machinery or vehicles within the working area.   For more information on our Winter Products CLICK HERE ►. If you have a question regarding any of winter products please feel free to contact us. You can also call us on 01773 763546.

Keep safe this winter!   Make sure your Forklifts are fitted with suitable tyres for winter conditions, for further details CLICK HERE ►   Langley can provide advice on all methods of materials handling. Please call us on 01773 763546.