
Does it make sense to buy planned maintenance for an electric forklift? Good question.
One of the (many) reasons electric forklifts outsell diesel, or LP forklifts is because they cost less to maintain. So what are the benefits of planned maintenance for low-maintenance equipment?
First off, electric forklifts have wearable parts (tires, brakes, chains, forks, hoses) that need to be inspected and periodically replaced, just like any other forklift. Also, you can think of planned maintenance as a thorough safety check every 90 days. A factory-trained forklift technician will inspect the lift trucks’ safety features (chains, electrical system, lights), in addition to its accessories and any attachments.
The forklift technician can also confirm if the forklift’s battery is being maintained properly by operators. Last but not least, your team members can ask the technician questions and mention things they've noticed about the truck's performance.
Sure, Toyota forklifts are rugged, reliable, and last 20,000 hours or more, but they do need periodic maintenance. Regular service and inspections help you catch small issues before they become big, expensive problems. A maintenance plan helps you:
Both full and planned maintenance can be financed along with your forklift purchase. Which one is right for you? Read on to learn more...
Toyota 360 Support comes standard with every lift truck sold and includes a wide range of benefits to help you:
If your forklift breaks down:
First - move it to an isolated area (if possible)
Next - get some basic details (make, model and serial number)
Then - call for service. We serve Northern California 24/7 at (800) 539-2052)
Additional details, like the machine's service history, can help the technician get to the root of the problem faster. Learn more about what to expect when you request mobile forklift repair.
Toyota Material Handling is Northern and Central California's leading provider of Material Handling products and services.
Manufacturers:
Livermore
6999 Southfront Rd. Livermore, CA
(510) 675-0500
Sacramento
2660 Port St. West Sacramento CA
(916) 376-0500
Fresno
5809 Toyota Ave. Fresno CA
(559) 834-9500
Salinas
773 Vertin Ave. Salinas CA
(831) 757-1091