What makes more sense in 2025 – buying your forklifts, or doing long-term rentals?

Buying forklifts comes with obvious advantages. Customization according to your needs. Total control over its operation. No restrictions on where & how long the forklifts operate. Operators have the time to learn their forklifts front to back.

Of course, that also means you’re on the hook for all maintenance work. The repairs if it breaks down. Moving the forklift on- and off-site.

Sometimes, it may make more sense to NOT buy a forklift. Rent one instead.

We're talking about long-term rentals here. Renting a forklift for a period of 1-5 years. Something the Forklifts Group has done for customers for many years now.

The 6 Reasons to Rent Your Forklifts

Using long-term rentals makes a big difference. Not just for your budget, but also your ease of operations.

1. Minimize Downtime – You deal directly with Forklifts Group. One contract, one PO, no delays in getting equipment out to you.
   
    
2. Try Latest Tech Before You Buy – Our rental fleet includes current equipment models for testing in the field. Interested in a new electric? Rent one!
   
    
3. No Repair Concerns – Maintenance is included on rental equipment. Easy returns/exchanges too.
   
    
4. Local Support – Service & parts come from the nearest Forklifts Group location.
   
    
5. Optimize for Busy Seasons – Need to expand the fleet fast? We'll get you the equipment you need.
   
    
6. Get the Right Lift for the Job – Hundreds of forklifts, scissor/boom lifts, and related equipment available for rent. If one forklift ends up too wide for your racks, no problem, we’ll switch it out for another.

When to Buy vs. When to Rent Material Handling Equipment

Even with the benefits listed, you may wonder if a long-term rental fits with your operations. It’s a fair question, and one that we address with every individual customer.

Here’s a few examples of circumstances where either buying or renting fits better. See if these match up to your workflow:

• You plan to hold a forklift longer than 5 years – BUY
• You want to replace retiring forklifts with like brand/type – BUY
• Your facilities are expanding or shifting workflows – RENT
• You experience seasonal demand jumps (Harvest, Holidays) – RENT

Cost-Efficient Forklift Rentals From Forklifts Group

Long-term rental contracts allow you to build a forklift fleet fast, with high-grade trucks at reasonable rates. At Forklifts Group, you can set up long-term rental agreements that work with your budget, and still stay flexible for the future.

To reserve a long-term forklift rental, use our Rental Request form. Or contact us at RentalEast@forkliftsgroup.com (Eastern US) / RentalWest@forkliftsgroup.com (Western US).

Until next month!

-The Forklifts Group Team

Deal of the Month

2020 Doosan G25N-7 LPG – $19,500

For our August Deal, we’re offering a Doosan rough-terrain truck.

The G25N-7 is a 4-wheel pneumatic sit-down with a 5,000# load capacity. It’s a diesel rough terrain, meant to put in the work outdoors. This model only has 2,750 hours on it. The Service team did a full-factory reconditioning to bring it up to specs.

Interested? You can pick up this 2020 Doosan for only $19,500. This unit is available to California customers and can be shipped.

To get this Deal, call Forklifts Group at 800-464-3225 and ask for the August Deal of the Month!