4×4 off-road forklifts for special tasks

4×4 off-road forklifts are strong equipment that works well on construction sites, when transporting goods, when felling trees or in other difficult conditions - on uneven terrain or unstable ground. What are the characteristics of these solutions and when is it worth using them?

Photo The 4×4 forklift can cope wherever warehouse forklifts cannot, i.e. on hills or on sandy and uneven ground.

Off-road forklift – features of the device

An off-road forklift such as the Manitou M50-4 combines the features of a traditional truck and an off-road vehicle. It is destined for work in difficult terrain, providing excellent traction - thanks high ground clearance there is no risk that the off-road stroller will become immobilized in a depression or in muddy ground.

The off-road forklift is equipped with: two or four wheel drive. Forklift tires have this type deep tread, and the vehicle most often has smaller wheels at the rear and larger ones at the front, which increases grip and stability device during operation regardless of the prevailing conditions.

All terrain forklifts stand out high maximum load capacity, which in the case of some models reaches up to 10 tons, and their maximum lifting height should meet most needs both on construction sites and in other difficult conditions in which standard forklifts could not work. In this respect, they certainly beat other combustion forklifts.

A characteristic feature they have 4×4 off-road forklifts to enclosed cabin for operators, often equipped with heating and air conditioning, which guarantees comfortable work even during rain or snow and allows the operator to work comfortably without paying attention to the conditions outside. All terrain forklifts also have strong covers engines, thanks to which the elements of the trolley's drive mechanism are protected during unfavorable weather conditions and significantly reduce the failure rate of such a machine.

Off-road forklifts – when is it worth using?

Their distinctive design, ability to work in difficult conditions and high performance make off-road forklifts useful in many industries, such as construction, warehousing and non-standard, where difficult terrain and weather conditions do not allow the use of standard machines to move goods.

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Photo Due to their high load capacity, off-road forklifts are used, among others, during cutting and transport of wood.

All terrain forklifts in construction

All terrain forklifts are used primarily Building. Great traction and the ability to move on uneven surfaces make all-terrain strollers perfect for on all construction sites, where, among others:

• provide building materials,
• remove debris,
• they transport structural elements, even of large dimensions.

Off-road forklifts have the advantage that they can be equipped with accessories that significantly expand their functionality and usability. Additional equipment means that they can be quickly adapted to transport e.g. loose materials such as sand or gravel. Another example application is special handles for transporting, for example, concrete blocks.

Heavy industry and off-road trucks

In heavy industry All-terrain forklifts are useful in tasks related to logistics and transport. An off-road vehicle is not our first association when it comes to this industry, and yet they easily cope with many tasks in this segment. Thanks to the engine and operator's cabin covers and the latter's equipped with heating and air-conditioning systems, off-road forklifts are suitable for use, among others: in storage yards and external areas between warehouse halls, where they transport heavy elements, semi-finished products and products, and thanks to their lifting height, their use can significantly facilitate work. 

Agriculture, quarries and others - off-road forklifts will also be useful here

Off-road forklifts are also used during the installation of infrastructure in many industries, including the installation of reinforcement and ventilation, as well as expansion and modernization. railway lines. All-terrain strollers are also used in quarries and mines and farms and horticultural.

Used or new off-road forklift?

Due to its multifunctionality and numerous possible applications prices of off-road forklifts are higher than traditional forklifts, which should not be surprising considering their advantages that other vehicles of this type do not have. The costs depend on, among others: From:

• brand and model of the stroller,
• operational parameters,
• condition of the stroller – new or used,
• additional equipment and accessories included in the price of the stroller, etc.

New off-road strollers are an expense, to say the least 120-130 thousand zloty. A used off-road forklift can be purchased for around PLN 70-80. zloty. In the case of used forklifts, the price depends on, among others: on the year of the vehicle, its country of origin and curlease working conditions or the number of hours worked. Therefore, before we choose our first off-road forklift, it is worth considering how often and how intensively we will use it. If rough terrain forklifts are not used in a specific industry or in a specific place often, it is a better option forklift leaseal off-road.

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Regardless of whether we decide to lease or buy, used and new off-road forklifts are worth purchasing from a proven supplier, such as GIZO. We will then gain access to top-class machines, which, with the help of specialists, can be perfectly tailored to our needs and requirements. contact usto receive a favorable offer!