If you need to carry out jobs at height and are looking to purchase your own lifting equipment, consider investing some time in comparing lifting equipment suppliers before making a decision.
Different suppliers come with different models, brands, prices, service agreements, and more. Therefore, it’s worth your while comparing options before making a purchase decision.
Here are some key things you should consider when comparing lifting equipment suppliers:
Equipment Specifications
The most important thing you need to determine is whether the supplier has equipment that meets your required specifications. This might include height, reach, weight capacity, platform size, and power type. The right specifications are essential for you to carry out your work. Suppliers who do not have what you need should be disregarded.
Brands
While the brand of lifting equipment the supplier offers is not always important, it can be a key decision-making factor for some buyers. Many buyers want to purchase equipment from brands they know or have a good reputation for quality. Brands that you’ve never heard of or can’t easily find ample online records should be treated with caution.
Pricing
If you have found a supplier that offers the right kind of specifications and the right brand, then you need to compare prices. While finding a good price is critical, pricing should never be considered in isolation but should always be considered in context of other factors, such as what kind of extra services are included in the purchase price.
Servicing
Different suppliers have different servicing and maintenance arrangements, many of which can impact the overall price of the purchase. Most new equipment will come with a service level agreement that will ensure regular servicing and maintenance are included for the first year or two. It’s important to compare what different suppliers offer in this regard in comparison to one another.
Customer Service
The level of customer service you get from your supplier is important, as you might have to deal with them over the next few years if you have a service level agreement with them or if you need more equipment in the future.
Are they polite and friendly? Are they knowledgeable and helpful? Do they respond quickly when you reach out to them? You don’t want to be saddled with a company that treats you poorly or seems ill-informed. Check user reviews online to get an idea of their track record.
Other Factors to Consider
Safety Features
What kinds of safety features does the lifting equipment have? Are you comfortable putting yourself and your employees to work on these machines?
Customisation Potential
Is the lifting equipment supplier capable of supplying add-ons and attachments that allow you to customise or modify your equipment for specialised jobs? Can they make other kinds of customised modifications to meet your specifications?
Environmental Considerations
How environmentally friendly is the equipment on offer? Are their different power options available, such as electric versus diesel-powered? What is the emissions rating on the equipment? How fuel efficient is it?
As one of South Africa’s leading lifting equipment suppliers, we at Sterling Access are confident that we will be the standout supplier of choice when you compare options. Contact us today to discuss your lifting equipment requirements.
