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Try Before You Buy An Onsite Demonstration That Will Empower You

11 January 2022 by Ethan Mccoy

Purchasing a forklift isn't always as simple as walking into a dealership and leaving with a heavy-duty piece of machinery. Sure, the process can be conducted like this. Many consumers, however, may be interested in learning more about a particular forklift model. This is where an onsite demonstration can be of great benefit.

Choosing Between Two Models

Many forklift dealers offer onsite demonstrations. These demonstrations allow a potential customer to learn how a new forklift operates. Without this type of insight, an individual wouldn't be able to determine the manner in which products would be hauled within their workplace. Seeing a machine on a showroom floor and testing it out within a dealership doesn't provide the same insight as using the machinery in the actual environment where it will be operated each day.

Say that you are undecided between two forklift models. Maybe, you are considering the purchase of a standard warehouse forklift but have also heard some positive things about a side loader or a compact forklift model. If you are undecided about which model to purchase, seeking an onsite demonstration is a great way to confirm or omit a particular purchase.

A dealer will bring the machine type that you would like to test out and you and your crew can each take a turn sitting in the operator area and hauling merchandise within the setting where the new forklift will be used each day.

An Explanation Of Upgraded Equipment

If the price of a new machine is higher than expected, it could be due to the series of upgraded functions that a particular model possesses. Not being provided with an overview of these functions could dissuade a person from making a purchase.

If a salesperson is sent to your place of business and available to answer your questions while you test out a forklift that is for sale, you may be receptive to the reasoning behind the price that you will be charged, due to the advantages that some of the upgraded functions will provide you and your staff with.

The Model Selection Process

There are many different forklift models to select from. Some forklifts may feature a standard cab area for an operator to remain seated in. A side loader and other smaller forklift models may feature a compartment that an operator should remain standing in. Once you have selected the model that you would like to explore further, set up an onsite demonstration through a local dealer that has forklifts for sale. 

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