Common Forklift Problems
The four most common forklift faults — explained in plain language. Each page covers causes, symptoms, what you can check yourself, and how our technicians diagnose and repair it. If your machine is showing any of these symptoms, call now.
Emergency? Call 074 238 1260Forks won't raise, or lift slowly and struggle under load. The most disruptive fault — your machine is useless until it is fixed.
Oil pooling under the machine, mast drifting, tilt losing hold — hydraulic leaks accelerate. A small seal leak becomes a major repair if left.
Overheating, power loss, unusual knock or smoke. An overheating engine that keeps running destroys itself in minutes.
Dead machine, error codes, battery problems, intermittent faults. Electrical diagnosis requires the right tools — guessing with parts costs more.
Call 074 238 1260 and describe the symptom. We will tell you what it most likely is and get a technician to you the same day across the Vaal Triangle.