Cold temperatures can cause parts to stiffen, fluids to thicken, and batteries to weaken. A winter service will ensure:

• Engine components are inspected and maintained to prevent hard starts or engine strain in cold conditions.
• Fluids (hydraulic oil, engine oil, and coolant) are topped off or replaced with cold-weather-grade options that flow properly at low temperatures.
• Seals and hoses are checked for cracks or stiffness caused by cold temperatures, which could lead to leaks.

Compact Design: The ULM is designed to be highly manoeuvrable in tight spaces. Its compact size allows it to operate in environments where larger telehandlers would be impractical making it particularly useful in urban construction sites, small farms, and indoor settings.

Lightweight: The ULM is notably lighter than traditional telehandlers, this makes it easier to transport and allows it to be used on delicate surfaces without causing significant damage. The reduced weight also means lower fuel consumption, making it a more environmentally friendly option.

Versatility: Despite its small size, the ULM is equipped to handle a wide range of tasks. It can lift heavy loads, reach considerable heights, and is compatible with various attachments, including buckets, forks, and winches, to handle different material handling needs.

Ease of Use: The ULM is designed with operator comfort and ease of use in mind. It features intuitive controls, a comfortable cabin with good visibility, and a simple maintenance regime.

Safety Features: Manitou incorporates several safety features into the ULM, such as stability systems to prevent tipping, ergonomic design to reduce operator fatigue and safety interlocks that ensure the machine operates safely under all conditions.

Powerful and reliable, the Tonero truck is built to operate effectively in various indoor and outdoor conditions, offering stability and productivity during light to heavy-duty operations with capacities ranging from 1500kg to 8000kg.

The Tonero’s interior, roof, and mast are designed to give the operator clear visibility right up to the tip of the fork, both when driving and when handling loads from the ground and at height, to ensure all-round safety for the driver. Upward visibility tilted tie-bars on the overhead guard provide clearer upward visibility when handling loads high on racks. Forward visibility repositioning the mast tie-bar provides optimal visibility when driving, loading, and unloading. Easy to operate yet full of power and precision, the Toyota Tonero can move your pallets faster, more easily, and more safely. Power and handling are second to none, with the Toyota torque converter delivering the most efficient and smoothest transmission of power from engine to wheels.

When it comes to productivity, the Toyota Tonero range has been designed to ensure that users benefit from maximum truck uptime. For instance, the trucks require minimal maintenance, while service intervals have been increased, and when maintenance work does have to be carried out, the Tonero’s lean design enables engineers to access vital components quickly and easily, which means that servicing is completed efficiently, and truck downtime is minimised. The Tonero line, like all Toyota models, provides excellent driveability, low noise, and vibrations to help keep truck operators comfortable during their shifts.

• Accessories that can be changed in minutes – with many attachments to choose from including; recovery buckets, jib cranes, floating fork aprons, fork spreaders, big-bag handlers, sweepers and more.
• Perfect manoeuvrability and three steering modes
• All-terrain design allowing operation on all types of sites, including on rough or cramped terrain
• Impact-resistant cabs with 360-degree visibility
• Enhanced cab and easy handling thanks to a clear and modular dashboard, intuitive controls and Manitou’s patented joystick (JSM) providing flexibility and precision of movement
• Optimum safety thanks to high-performance stabilizers, multiple braking systems, and a particularly robust design
• Easy and accessible maintenance points

Handling Bales: Straw, hay, and other types of bales can be easily handled and stacked by a Manitou when equipped with the right attachments, like bale grabber or forks. This makes the bales perfect for storing or feeding livestock.

Transportation: Bales may be put onto trailers or other transport vehicles based on the needs of the farmer and the purpose of the straw.

Loading and Unloading: These machines can effortlessly load and unload harvested crops into trucks or trailers thanks to their telescopic booms and remarkable lifting capacities. They can also reach high and far locations to handle and transport bales, pallets, boxes, and other harvested products with efficiency while also being able to stack and unload harvested goods, machinery, and supplies.

The unique four-way direction of the CB makes these forklifts agile and versatile in their movement capabilities. This manoeuvrability feature gives the forklifts the ability to transport long loads, such as timber trusses, with the benefit of ease of movement from indoor to outside settings. This adaptability allows for seamless transportation from hardware materials to construction goods, enhancing overall workflow in this sector.

For companies transporting long loads they can often face loss of inventory due to products being damaged throughout the transportation process, a serious problem for warehouse management. The materials must be protected, as well as the goods taken quickly and precisely when being moved, so limiting the loss of inventory through product damage is key in this process. This feature in the CB trucks means the operator can alter the direction of travel, allowing the wood to be safely moved in narrow aisles and around obstacles with confidence and ultimately safely.

Tyres

Even if your forklift is in excellent condition, you should still perform additional inspections and exercise extra caution in warm weather. Initially, consider your tyres. Another routine check that you will perform in regular weather is checking the tyre pressure, but if you are using your forklift in a heat wave, it is critical that you pay special attention to this.

The reason is that heat makes your tyres’ pressure rise, which could cause them to become overinflated and cause uncomfortable, bouncy driving or even a tyre blowout. On some days, you might begin working in a cool morning, but by the afternoon the sun will be blazing, and the temperature will have risen. Even if you checked your tyre pressure that day, you might want to check it again in these circumstances since you might need to release some air to keep the pressure at a safe level. Your forklift can avoid overheating by driving more slowly, taking frequent operation breaks, and, where possible, operating well below load capacity.

Look After Your Battery

Batteries of all kinds suffer damage from extreme heat. Due to the possibility of battery contents evaporating in extremely hot temperatures. This causes excessive corrosion and causes your power to deplete considerably more quickly than usual. It is crucial that you ensure that your battery cells have the necessary water levels on hot days, even though monitoring your battery is undoubtedly already a part of your routine maintenance checks. In the event that they don’t, make sure to top them off with water that has the right PH for your machine.

Check Your Other Fluid Levels

When operating a forklift in hot conditions, it is vitally essential to make sure your coolant levels aren’t getting low. To prevent leaks, make sure they are completely intact and that all connections are secure. To ensure that your coolant doesn’t leak it’s important to check that all of your hoses are securely fastened and have no weak connections.

Additionally, you have to ensure that you are using the right coolant for your particular piece of machinery. If you don’t, mixing various coolants together could result in corrosion or even blockages. This, therefore, causes your engine to overheat rather than prevent it. For efficient engine performance, oil levels are also crucial. To prevent complete engine failure when it gets hot, keep filling up with fresh supply.

3. Battery Maintenance

Batteries can suffer during the cold winter months. Spring is an excellent time to check and maintain your forklift’s battery. Look over the connections, clean them, and make sure they are in good condition.

If your forklift uses lead-acid batteries, check the water levels, and top up with distilled water if you need to.

4. Tires and Suspension

Inspect the tires for wear and tear and ensure they are properly inflated. Check the suspension and shocks for any damage.

Spring’s uneven surfaces can be hard on your forklift’s tires and suspension.

5. Safety Check

Don’t forget safety features like lights, horns, and backup alarms.

Without the proper forklift care and maintenance, your machine can malfunction. Not only will this make for costly repairs, but it will also prevent your workers from reaching their full potential.