AS part of its fleet replacement programme, Heneways Freight Services has taken delivery of two new forklift units from Smith Power Equipment for its Johannesburg and Durban branches.
Heneways Freight Services recently went into the market for material handling equipment for its two key branches and opted for a Baoli KBD 4-ton counterbalance unit and a reach truck from Smith Power Equipment.
The KBD 4-ton counterbalance unit, which has been deployed to the Durban branch, is equipped with additional hydraulics for use with a paper roll clamp. Comfort is assured by the full suspended cabin, which reduces vibrations originating from the ground.
“The large, spacious and easily accessible cabin is designed to guarantee maximum visibility, consequently increasing safety on site,” says Vivian Gravett, area sales manager, Baoli Forklifts at Smith Power Equipment.
The KBD offering is an extremely versatile product for multiple uses. Great attention has been paid to lift truck manoeuvrability, driven by the special reduced diameter steering wheel. Other important driving aids are the pedal parking brake, the electronic driving direction selector, the easily accessible hydraulic levers and the dashboard with a multi-function display.
The reach truck, which has been delivered to the Johannesburg branch, has a 11 500 mm lift height.
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
A major talking point is the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery, which offers high efficiency and longevity. “Given that Li-ion batteries require less time to charge than their lead-acid counterparts, this solution will help the client increase productivity. Unlike lead acid batteries, Li-ion batteries can be opportunity-charged, thus reducing downtime significantly,” says Gravett.
Apart from outright purchase, Smith Power also offers a forklift rental solution, which provides customers with much greater flexibility in managing their budgets. Rental allows customers to have reliable and high-quality machines on site at a set price, without affecting the company’s cash flow.
“As part of the rental deal, Smith Power Equipment handles the service and maintenance of the machine, thus providing the customer with greater uptime, higher productivity and greater cash flow, enabling companies to grow their businesses,” says Gravett.
