[TheForge] Fork Truck Opinions

Wed Jul 3 09:58:00 2002

        Ray, My take on it is the propane lifts inside are not that
offensive.  They also come with larger wheels for NOT getting stuck in the
dirt like the small 10" tire electric wheels units do.   The small electric
ones do have tight turning radius for inside work though, but off the
concrete and your stuck.
        I'd consider the use on a job site if you do installations and have
it moved to a site with a ramp truck..........here is where the larger tires
would load better, handle rough terrain, and still be usuable in the shop.
        My 2 cents.

Ralph


----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Miller" <[email protected]>
To: "theforge" <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 8:31 AM
Subject: [TheForge] Fork Truck Opinions


> I am thinking about getting a fork truck for the shop. I have plenty of
> room for one and I do not have a crane. I am starting to work on larger
> sculptures and they don't move themselves.
>
> I was thinking I would be better off with an electric unit for the
> following reasons:
>
>     * No exhaust fumes in the shop.
>     * No propane tank handling or gasoline storage concerns indoors.
>     * Less potential for not running when I need it
>     * Less mechanical maintenance required
>     * REALLY CHEAP on the used market
>
> CONS:
>
>     * Cannot charge near any igition source
>     * Regular expense for running battery charger
>     * High expense for battery maintenance - when needed
>     * Not as much beef as an internal combustion unit
>
> Any feedback?
>
> Ray Miller
> Cincinnati
>
>
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