A forklift is a specialist piece of heavy equipment which requires expert handling when being hauled from one place to another. If you have recently purchased a used forklift truck, you may be tempted to attempt a DIY transport job. However, it is important that you seek professional help from a heavy equipment transport company. Below is a guide to 3 benefits of using specialist contractors when transporting your used forklift truck.

Save money and time

If you attempt a DIY delivery which goes wrong, this can delay the equipment arriving at the work site which will slow down the progress of the job and cost you money. A professional transport company will be able to get your used forklift truck to where it needs to be in the most efficient manner, which means that your workforce will be able to get to work sooner rather than later. Using a professional heavy machinery transportation company also means that you do not need to invest in specialist equipment, such as a hydraulic crane, a flatbed trailer or specialist loading ramps.

Keep your workforce safe

Your workforce may be highly experienced and trained in the use of forklift trucks, but they may not have knowledge of the correct practices which should be used when transporting the equipment in a safe way. If your workforce attempts to load your recently purchased forklift without the proper training, they may fail to secure the heavy equipment in place. If the forklift slips from the chains which are being used to hold it in place during transportation, it could put your workforce or others at risk of serious injury or even death. You can be confident that a professional transportation company will know how to safely load, transport and unload your used forklift truck.

Protect your equipment 

Even when purchased second-hand, forklift trucks are not cheap to buy, so if you have just bought a used forklift, it is likely you will have just handed over a substantial sum of money. Having made this investment, you will want to ensure that it arrives at your worksite in one piece. A forklift transportation company will be able to take steps to reduce any chance that your new heavy equipment will be damaged during the transportation process.

If you would like further information or advice about purchasing and transporting a used forklift truck, you should contact a professional forklift sales and transportation company. The staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.