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Many people modify the cars they drive in order to enhance performance and power, but what about forklifts? Can modifications on your forklift be made and if so, how and why? What are the benefits of forklift modifications? We’ll be taking you through everything you need to know when it comes to modifying a forklift in this article. From what it means to modify a forklift through to the advantages of doing so, here’s your guide to forklift modification:
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What constitutes a forklift modification?
You can make modifications to forklifts that will enhance the performance of the forklift, improve the operator comfort and adapt to special or different environmental conditions. There are multiple things you can do to your forklift in order to achieve the desired effect.
Unlike making modifications to a car, where a specialist mechanic is needed to elevate performance and power, for example, the safe and legal modification of a forklift involves adding different forklift attachments. The range of forklift attachments on the market are extensive, but some of the most popular, and most straightforward, attachments on offer are as follows:
- Side shifters – these allow for more precise lateral movement, which is beneficial when lifting or transporting heavy or bulky loads. As a result, you’re simplifying the positioning as well as increasing the efficiency of your forklift
- Fork positioners – these enable forklift operators to adjust the distance between the forks. This makes it more straightforward to load and unload a variety of pallet shapes and sizes, therefore increasing productivity in the process
- Clamps – these are often used as an alternative to forklift forks. There are specialist clamps available that are used for handling materials, such as bales, rolls or drums. They’re suitable for almost every single industry
In addition to the aforementioned forklift modification methods, you can also add a 3-stage mast, you can drill into the overhead guard or hood, you can install new tyres, add some new forks or simply swap some counterweights out. By making those simple modifications, you’ll be able to transform the way in which your forklift performs.
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What are the benefits of modifying a forklift?
You might be wondering what the benefits are of modifying your forklift, considering everything that’s normally involved with transforming how it performs. However, there are some advantages to be had by modifying your forklift. By doing those modifications yourself, you’re creating a machine that is bespoke to your operations. But how else can you benefit? Let’s take a closer look:
- Enhanced productivity – by making modifications to your forklift, you’re matching it to your operations. This therefore makes it more productive and efficient than a standard forklift. Essentially, you’ll be able to perform a wider range of tasks with a modified forklift
- Improved safety – there are options to add modifications that will make your forklift safer to use. This includes swapping out counterweights for ones that weigh more or less. This will therefore reduce the chances of it tipping over, for example
- Increased versatility – modifications can increase the number of tasks, and type of tasks, your forklift is able to perform. With the right modifications, you’ll be increasing the versatility of your forklift all round – just another benefit of forklift modifications
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Multy Lift has over thirty-five-years’ experience in the material handling industry, providing customers throughout the UK with high-quality warehouse equipment that will stand the test of time. From forklifts and order pickers to stackers and reach trucks, and everything in between, we have a solution for you, no matter the industry you work in. If you would like further information about how we can help you today, get in touch with a member of our friendly, professional team – we are also able to offer commercial cleaning equipment.
