Who doesn’t love a good deal? Finding great products at exceptional prices can really make your day. It’s also an incentive to put in a bit of work ahead of making a decision on purchasing machinery and equipment for your business.
This applies when searching for forklifts for sale - especially if you’re looking to buy a fleet to service your warehouse or worksite.
At NFL Forklifts, we want to help you secure a great deal and to get you started, we’ve put together some essential tips to help kickstart the process towards securing your next forklift purchase.
How to Research Deals for Forklifts For Sale
The first step to finding great deals is to talk to the experts, and when you talk to the experts, it pays to have a few things sorted in advance so that your chat is fruitful. Let’s review a few of the details we recommend you are clear before you start researching forklifts for sale.
Start with Your Needs
Clarity paves the road to the best choice for you. So, when you’re searching for deals, always start with what you need most. A priority list is like a compass - it will help you to define where you have wiggle room on your requirements and what is absolutely necessary to get you to where you need to be.
Here are some questions to ask yourself to define your needs:
· What kind of lifting capacity does your MHE need?
· How long do you need the truck for?
· Do you need an indoor/outdoor forklift?
· What fuel source works best for your site?
· Is transport to your site included?
· What are your on-site limitations?
Understand the Brand
Every forklift vendor will have a different brand they rely on, so it’s important to do your research in order to make sure you are choosing the best machine for the job.
For example, at NFL Forklifts, we proudly sell Hangcha Forklifts. With the dynamic day-to-day needs of our customers, we chose Hangcha for its high-quality approach to engineering. These excellent forklifts are renowned for their flexibility and power efficiency, especially when it comes to their world-leading, lithium-ion battery-powered XC forklift range.
Test, Test, Test
You wouldn’t buy a car without giving it a test drive, would you?
If you’re purchasing a forklift, feel free to ask us for a spell in the seat. As long as you’re a qualified operator, you’ll be able to test out how it moves and lifts so you can make an informed decision.
Consult Someone with Experience
While you may have a fair idea of what it is you need on-site, our friendly team have expert knowledge about what our range has to offer. It’s important to consult someone experienced in the forklift industry before signing on the dotted line so that you can be 100% certain that the forklifts you buy are fit for purpose.
How to Negotiate a Fair Deal
Fair and amenable negotiations are absolutely possible with the right discussion points, so we’ve listed a few of those below.
Be Clear About Your Budget
Be clear about what your budget is, as this can make or break your deal. Clarity on this point establishes a foundation for negotiation, one that both parties can use to work toward the right price.
Finding the right budget range is also dependent on whether you choose to buy, rent, or lease.
Buying: If you have the budget, buying a new forklift guarantees maximum uptime and dependability while ensuring you have long-term, unhindered access to your machinery.
Renting: Renting a forklift is great for trying out new models or short-term use, such as beating the seasonal rush.
Leasing: Essentially a longer, more reliable version of renting suitable if you don’t have the budget to buy a new forklift but need one long-term.
Remember, the core premise of any negotiation is compromise. It might be that we need to come down while you might need to go up, so ensure you have a clear budget range in mind rather than a single number.
Ask About Other Inclusions
Negotiations don’t all come down to price. In terms of what you will receive, one vendor may be offering more than the other for a lower price, even if those inclusions aren’t clear on the surface.
For example, you can check in about:
· Accessory inclusion
· Maintenance packages
· Discounts for fleet purchases
· Transport to your site
These are all things that can make your life easier and the deal more worthwhile, so make sure to compare these as carefully as you compare the overall price.
With all these tips in mind, you’re more than ready to find the best forklift to purchase.
Get the best deal on forklifts for sale with the crew at NFL Forklifts.
Ready to save on forklifts for sale? The team at NFL Forklifts is ready to help. Our years of experience mean we can help you find unbeatable deals while matching your budget to a tee.
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