COUNTERBALANCE FORKLIFT   ULTIMATE FAQ GUIDE

1. What is a counterbalance forklift?

There are so many forklift models being manufactured in the market right now. With the increased manufacture of different forklifts, it can be a challenge for many to select the perfect one.

At CUBLiF, we provide you with a complete guide to choosing the best forklift that complies with your needs. Counterbalance forklift is the commonly sold among our provided list of forklifts.

You get it from our factory directly at a 100% lower price compared to other forklift manufacturers.  We are based in China with 15 years of renowned market experience.

Having a counterbalance forklift around your workplace can lead to more production, throughput and increased workforce. Our forklift can be used in both outdoor and indoor applications.

This counterbalance forklift helps in moving/lifting/loading/offloading/stacking/weighing items in various parts. You have probably seen them around airports/docks/storage areas/dispatch centers.

The counterbalance forklift is designed to have a heavyweight at the rear of the truck. This weight enables the forklift to counter the balance between the load and the forks.

Without this extra additional weight, your forklift will be unbalanced and the load may flip over to the forks. The forks tend to protrude at the front of the truck for maximum reach of pallets.

There are various fork lengths from which you can choose the one that pleases you. Our fork lengths range from 48² to 56² with a width of 4² to 5².

We sell top-quality counterbalance forklifts with excellent performance to support you throughout your operation. At CUBLiFT, we give you the option of renting or buying the whole truck.

If you need to use a counterbalance forklift for a short while we got you covered through our esteemed renting unit. CUBLiFT is the best place to invest your money.

We have different brands, designs, capacities of these counterbalance forklifts which we will discuss later. When you need this type of forklift let us know.

We will work with your budget to see how best we can serve you. Whether you are planning to use it permanently or temporarily, we got you covered.

For more information about our products visit https://cublift.com/  or send us an email at cublift@gmail.com.

2. Which are the components of a counterbalance forklift?

For a counterbalance to function well, various components with spectacular features are needed. The materials for making the counterbalance forklift are highly selected.

We have the truck frame which offers support to other parts of the forklift. Without the truck frame, the counterbalance forklift cannot function at all.

Also, another important part of the forklift is the counterweight available at the rear of the forks. Without this counterweight, the load on the transit might flip to the round.

This avoids accidents caused during items fall, they also protect your pallet from damage. Secondly, it prevents your floor from damages caused by the sudden fall of heavy items.

The operator sits inside the cub during operations. We have open cabs and closed cubs depending on how you are planning to use them and where you are planning to use them.

We normally advise our clients to consider open cab for outdoor operations and closed for indoor applications. In this way, it will be safer for your operator and the people around the forklift.

The closed cab offers protection to the operator, especially during indoor applications. Some items may fall as they are being picked or stacked on the shelves.

So once they fall, they will land on the overhead guard. Inside the cub, we have the operator’s seat, steering wheel, control pedals, and clear LCD screen for enough visibility during operations. https://cublift.com/

The forks are long enough for reaching pallets that are too way below the floor or too high on the shelves. There are also customized fork lengths available upon order.

The material for making these components is highly durable and can withstand exposure to industrial environments. The wheels are highly polyurethane for easy movement around.

CUBLiFT offers a wide selection of counterbalance parts and spare parts at a reasonable price. We have all you need for your forklift and if we don’t have it we will manufacture immediately.

We have various tire options available for your truck. The tires are designed for use in both indoor applications and outdoor applications.

If you need help with any part of the counterbalance forklift, don’t hesitate to ask our experts. We have 24/7 customer support available.

3. How do you power a counterbalance forklift?

There are various ways in which you can power your counterbalance forklift. They can be manually powered/electronically powered/semi-electronically powered/hydraulic powered.

Electric powered counterbalance forklift uses inbuilt batteries that can have a voltage of 48volts. The batteries are of high performance and can take 2~3 years before replacement.

Most of our batteries are lithium-ion batteries and they offer the best performance. They can work 12 hours non-stop without charging and they don’t need a cooling session like other batteries.

With this battery, you can increase performance by 5 times as it is a fast, durable, high-quality performance battery. You will relieve your employees from soo many hardships.

Electric counterbalance forklift does not produce any emission hence saving you from the dangers of environmental pollution. They do not require any running or maintenance costs.

Whether you are buying a new electric counterbalance forklift or you are enquiring about second hand or you want to rent it, we are always ready to listen to your needs.

For the semi-electric powered forklifts, the lifting might be manual and the movement electric or vice versa. It is quite economical to get a semi-electric powered lift as you will save on labor, cost, and time.

For heavy loads, you can select the semi-electric forklift that has manual movement and electric lifting. It is better to push heavy loads than to lift them.

We also have a sales team in a position to help you in selecting the right forklift in case you get caught up in between. Making the right choice is very essential for the success of the entire project.

Manual counterbalance forklifts are quite cheap, labor-intensive, and require less or no training.  They can be pushed or pulled depending on the operator’s comfort.

All these counterbalance forklifts are available at our factory and ready for purchase and shipments. We deliver to all corners of the world even where others cant deliver.

We have various certifications that are ISO approved to show our authenticity. Our products have also been accepted for use in any industrial/environmental conditions.

They are made with excellent materials that can withstand chemical spills, fire, and harmful gases. Choose CUBLiFT and choose success.

4. How does a counterbalance forklift operate?

The operation of the counterbalance forklift depends on the operator’s knowledge and skill level. The more the operator is skilled the easier the operations.

At CUBLiFT, we offer video tutorials on our websites and 30 days trial on how to use the lift. This will ensure your safety and the safety of your employees.

We also offer forklift licenses to our esteemed customers who have passed the test of being a forklift operator. In case of anything, our insurance policy will cover all the losses.

Before you start operating the forklift you need to go through our safety guidelines. You also need to run pre-operation inspections to see if you are fit to operate it.

If you have taken your forklift for service, repair, or maintenance make sure the problem is solved before returning it for service.

CUBLiFT ensures that all forklifts are duly inspected before use. The inspection is done at the factory before purchase or shipment to various clients.

The inspection is done when the engine is off and when the engine is running. If you notice the forklift requires repair as a result of the inspection, remove it from service immediately.

Ensure that the oil, water, and hydraulic level are checked before turning the counterbalance forklift on. This will prevent inconveniences during operations and it will save you a lot of time.

You can do the inspection using our provided checklist as shown below;

After checking the counterbalance forklift you can now put it into operation. The forks are designed to open and close to allow room for maneuvering the pallets.

We have different counterbalance capacities from 1200kg to 8000kg with different turning radius. If you are operating in a small warehouse we got you covered with small turning radius forklifts.

Most of the counterbalance forklifts require a large turning radius so it’s advisable to check on space availability before making a purchase. Whether small/medium/average warehouse we got.

5. What makes a forklift counterbalance?

Our forklifts are designed to counter the balance of the weight of the load between their two forks. This balance is brought by the extra counterweight below the rims of the forks.

This is very essential in ensuring the safety of the load and the operator. If this weight is not there, you will find items falling off during the lifting process.

This weight ensures heavy loads being lifted do not slip and fall on the floor or the operator. That’s why we have designed closed cubs for our counterbalance trucks.

Also, the tires provide a balance of the load on transit. We have forklifts designed with 3~4 wheels of polyurethane material.

With this in place, all the operations will be smooth and work efficiency will be increased b 5 times. The wheels also ensure there is minimal noise emitted during operations.

Whether you are operating on a smooth, rough, or sloppy floor we have the best wheels for you. Send us an OEM order for your counterbalance forklift and get to enjoy maximum bonuses.

In case you are experiencing some technical issues with your forklift, let us know as soon as possible. We will send our experts to check out the issues to prevent slowing down your operations.

Our forklifts are considered to be multi-purpose as they can be used in indoor and outdoor applications. They can be used in docks and aisles with 10~12 feet width.

Our counterbalance forklift capacity ranges from 3,000 ~6000 pounds. We also manufacture other load capacities upon order.

6. How high can a counterbalance forklift go?

The height reach of our counterbalance should not worry you. Our lifts have the highest height reach of about 10m.

So if your warehouse is very tall, our engineers will work towards providing sensible reach heights trucks at your convenience. We have over 1000 trucks of different heights.

Also, our forklifts have no protruding arms or legs and this enables the truck to travel too close to the location of the load. This is very essential in maneuvering goods that are too way below the ground.

Also, this ensures that all items have been picked and none is left that requires manual picking. This will save you from hiring extra laborers for checking left-out pallets.

Additionally, our counterbalance forklift is considered versatile and can adapt well in all industrial environments. It is the best lift to consider in your new business.

Whether in narrow aisles, crowded docks, airports, or construction sites, our forklift does not disappoint. They possess a slim body that enables them to rotate and maneuver in tinny spaces.

7. What is the difference between an electric and a propane counterbalance forklift?

There are so many forklift manufacturers in the market today. This is very hard for new customers to determine which one is legit and the one which is not.

This has brought confusion and many clients have lost trust in forklift companies. Some don’t even differentiate between an electric and a propane forklift.

At CUBLiFT we are determined to make sure you get the right tool for the job. We will take you to step by step to ensure all your requirements are met.

Taking care of the customer’s needs is our priority. Both propane and electric forklifts work the same, you just choose the one that seems more sensible to you.

Propane forklifts use propane in their internal combustion while electric ones use a battery. The propane is more consistent but very expensive to obtain propane.

With propane, forklifts you keep on refilling it once it runs out this might delay some operations. With electric forklifts, the battery is only charged once in a 24 hr operation.

Propane forklifts tend to emit gases due to the combustion of the propane obtained from fossils. This might disrupt operations especially if you are operating in a closed and tinny space.

The gases emitted by propane forklifts may cause breathing problems besides polluting the environment. This is not the case with an electric forklift as they don’t emit any gas.

Also, propane forklifts tend to be very noisy especially if you are operating in an environment where communication between people is a requirement. This might cause misunderstandings.

Sometimes, you need to communicate during operations to clarify some issues. For this case, you will need to opt for electrical counterbalance forklifts.

Also, you need to have a standby emergency fuel as the propane may run out anytime. This is not the case with electric forklifts as no storage fuel is required.

CUBLiFT electrical counterbalance forklifts require less maintenance, they don’t emit any gases, they are very quiet, and can perform multiple shifts.

If you are ready to buy a counterbalance forklift, let our experts guide you in finding the forklift that is right for you. If you already own a forklift and need repairs, we can help you.

Don’t opt for propane because it is cheap. At CUBLiFT we provide you with the option of hiring it if you require it temporarily.

Call us on +8651986899070 or fill an online contact form to receive more product details and offers. CUBLiFT is here to answer your questions concerning counterbalance forklifts.

8. What is the difference between a counterbalance forklift and a reach truck?

Reach forklifts tend to be slimmer and smaller in size as compared to counterbalance forklifts. Bith of them performs the same duty of lifting and moving items.

It all depends on your working space both of the forklifts have excellent performance. Counterbalance lift due to its load capacity is designed for lifting heavy loads.

Reach truck is designed for lifting light pallets to the shelves. Reach trucks have two wheels while counterbalances have 3~4 as they cover the large ground surface.

A reach truck can be operated while standing while a counterbalance has an operator’s seat for more comfortability. The operator can go multi shifts without getting out of the counterbalance.

If you are planning to maneuver goods in narrow aisles use a reach truck. Counterbalance forklift needs more space for turning during operations.

At CUBLiFT we offer high–quality counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other products. You can go through our listed catalog to see our latest price details.

9. Can I rent a counterbalance forklift?

CUBLiFT is the best place to invest your money. We normally give you the option of hiring our forklifts or buying a new one.

It all depends on the duration you are going to be in business. If your need is temporary just rent a forklift and save unnecessary expenditure.

At CUBLiFT we offer both short-term and long-term hiring solutions. Whether you are planning to use it for 3 weeks or 5 years we got you covered.

The hire terms include all maintenance and servicing with 100% technical support throughout the hired period. We also have used or second-hand forklifts available for purchase.

The longer the commitment to hire our forklift the more the hire rate will be cost-effective. Sometimes you need to consider the return on investment before deciding on hiring the lift.

At CUBLiFT we are always happy to discuss your opinion and offer you the best solution at our disposal. We also help you explore the best solution for your business.

We wouldn’t want you to invest in something which will not accrue you any profits. To arrange for hire or leasing of our forklifts, contact us through email/phone/website or visit us in the company.

10. When traveling forks first which direction should the counterbalance move?

When traveling forks first, you need to move the control into the direction away from you. In this way, you will be able to turn without any difficulties.

All forklift operators need to be careful during operations as the lift may lose balance and overturn. Ensure you have total control of the lift, keep the right speed and watch ahead to avoid knockouts.

Ensure there is proper lighting on the path you are operating on. Make sure your hands are dry enough to hold the steering wheel as having a wet hand may lead to sliding.

During storage ensure the forks have been returned to their original place to avoid accidents. Sometimes, the forks tend to distort and wear out due to overloads, ensure you replace them with new ones.

With all these precautions put in place, we guarantee you a smooth operation without any distractions. We are CUBLiFT and safety is our business.

In case of anything unusual let us know immediately before it causes collateral damage. Besides insurance, we also have an emergency team ready for any casualties.

11. What steps should you do every time you park a counterbalance forklift?

While parking a counterbalance forklift it is very important to know some dangerous result if correct instructions are not followed. Parking means that work is done or you are just taking a break.

Don’t leave the engine on after parking, remove the key. Select a leveled ground from where you will park your truck after use, avoid slopes or aisles.

For more safety measures we have outlined them on the manual guidelines. Always follow them to the latter.

For all your forklift inquiries, leave us a note on our website. You can fill the contact detail form and we will reach you as soon as possible.