# When Does a Forklift Need a Major Overhaul?

Mast sway poses a safety hazard; forklift stability decreases; wear parts are approaching or have reached their service life limits, such as when the forklift produces noises during operation (from the mast, drive axle, steering axle, inside the body, etc.); poor braking presents a safety hazard; abnormal motor noise requires replacement of motor bearings; poor steering presents a safety hazard; forklift operating components have excessive clearance and the appearance is worn out. Under financial constraints, consider adopting a plan to overhaul multiple old forklifts to tide over the temporary difficulties. If a forklift has been in use for more than 5 years and is used frequently, the normal aging of the electrical components and normal wear of the mechanical parts will lead to a decline in the forklift's overall condition, and maintenance costs will inevitably increase year by year. Each emergency repair can only resolve partial or immediate issues. Additionally, with years of continuous use, as the overall condition declines, the vehicle's safety performance in use will inevitably decline as well. At this point, the safe use of the forklift is certainly the customer's greatest concern and worry, and overhaul services can relieve customers of such concerns. The benefits after overhaul can be reflected in the following aspects: 1. Improve the overall condition of the forklift through overhaul, extend its service life, reduce the frequency of repurchasing forklifts, and lower costs. 2. Reduce the forklift's breakdown rate through overhaul, thereby decreasing downtime, increasing continuous operation time, enhancing forklift utilization, and lowering usage costs. In addition, it also reduces the workload of managers. 3. Enhance the operational safety of the forklift through overhaul, allowing it to be used with confidence again and avoiding unnecessary losses caused by safety hazards. After an overhaul, the service life of an old forklift can be extended by 30%-50%. Generally speaking, the lifespan of industrial vehicles is 5 years. Extending the life of old forklifts through overhaul and then continuing to put them into use is highly beneficial for cost control. Changjian Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. boasts a complete vehicle testing ground, R&D center, marketing center, and forklift training base, and is committed to independent development and innovation, researching, developing, producing, and selling various types of forklifts. The company adheres to the corporate spirit of "Excellent Quality, Leading All the Way" and upholds the quality philosophy of "Quality Builds Trust," providing high-quality products and serving customers. Welcome to call our hotline: +8615065751292. Changjian Machinery is at your service wholeheartedly!