Preventative Forklift Maintenance
Keep your forklifts running and avoid costly breakdowns with scheduled maintenance.
What Is Preventative Forklift Maintenance?
Preventative forklift maintenance is a scheduled service program designed to inspect, service, and replace worn components before they cause equipment failure. Regular maintenance extends the life of your forklift, reduces unexpected breakdowns, and helps you stay OSHA compliant.
- Reduces costly emergency repairs and downtime
- Extends the lifespan of your equipment
- Keeps your forklifts safe and OSHA-compliant
Why Maintenance Matters
A forklift that breaks down during your busiest shift costs you more than just the repair bill. You lose productivity, miss deadlines, and your operators are left standing around. Preventative maintenance catches small problems before they become big ones.
OSHA requires employers to ensure that forklifts are examined before use and to maintain the equipment in safe operating condition. A documented maintenance program helps demonstrate compliance.
What's Included in Maintenance?
Our preventative maintenance service covers all the critical systems of your forklift:
- Fluid checks and changes: Engine oil, transmission fluid, hydraulic fluid, coolant
- Filter replacements: Oil, air, fuel, and hydraulic filters
- Brake inspection: Pads, drums, cylinders, and adjustment
- Hydraulic system: Leak inspection, hose condition, cylinder operation
- Electrical system: Battery condition, connections, charging system
- Mast and forks: Chain tension, wear, fork condition, mast operation
- Steering and suspension: Tires, bearings, steer axle
- Safety devices: Lights, horn, backup alarm, seat belt
Maintenance Intervals
How often your forklift needs service depends on usage, but here are general guidelines:
- Every 250 hours: Basic service—fluids, filters, safety inspection
- Every 500 hours: Standard service—includes brake inspection, chain adjustment
- Every 2,000 hours: Major service—comprehensive inspection, worn part replacement
For high-use operations (8+ hours daily), monthly service visits are recommended. We'll work with you to create a schedule that fits your operation.
Maintenance Programs
We offer flexible maintenance programs to fit your needs:
- On-call service: Schedule maintenance visits as needed
- Scheduled program: Regular visits on a set schedule (monthly, quarterly)
- Custom contracts: Tailored programs for fleets and high-use operations
Service Area
We provide forklift maintenance services throughout City of Industry and surrounding cities:
Schedule Maintenance Today
Don't wait for a breakdown. Call (626) 709-3085 to schedule forklift maintenance or discuss a maintenance program for your operation.