You may have read our recent blog where we shared with you some tips on finding spare parts for your forklift. If you missed our article on “Forklift Spare Part Hacks” please click here.

We have been in the forklift hire industry for 40 years. In this time, Lencrow has accumulated an eclectic range of forklifts and materials handling products to hire out to our customers that cater to various applications. Our fleet is made up different brands and we have had to maintain these regularly to ensure a high level of reliability for our customers who hire equipment from us.

In the 40 years, we have been a forklift service provider, Lencrow has seen many brands come into the market that no longer exist or brands that we no longer require spare parts for because we don’t use them in our hire fleet. As a result, we are listing all of our available spare parts online to be sold. The parts in the list are the stock we have available and ready to be distributed.

MAST EXPLORER FORKLIFT SPARE PARTS

Mast Explorer are a Mecano Continental product of rough terrain forklifts manufactured in Spain and distributed to over 60 countries. The production of the rough terrain forklifts ceased in 2013 when the company experienced economic hardship in a difficult local economy.

Lencrow has over 1,500 genuine Mast Explorer spare parts in stock to suit a range of models. The difficulty to obtain genuine Mast Explorer parts is going to increase as fewer people know the origin of the components a Mast Explorer engine. Mecano Continental sourced their parts from a range of suppliers around the world and the knowledge of these suppliers will not be commonly known among various forklift spare parts sellers. Lencrow is committed to providing after sales support for the brands that we supply. We also recognise that there may be forklift owners around Australia who would benefit from knowing what spare parts are available in the country for their existing Mast Explorer forklifts.

You can review the Mast Explorer forklift parts in Australia we have available for sale online. You are able to search via product code as they would be listed in your forklift service manual or by part name. We have indicated the quantities available and you’re welcome to send us an enquiry on any listed items.

These spare parts can be delivered to anywhere in Australia upon request and our spare parts interpreters will help you with freight costs. Most existing Mast Explorer stock is in our Melbourne branch, located in Hallum if you’d prefer to visit.

HALLA FORKLIFT SPARE PARTS

Halla Forklifts were manufactured in Korea until 1997. In the range, there were LPG forklifts and diesel forklifts up to 3.5t. The Halla brand is associated with Hyundai and was more predominantly involved with manufacturing excavators.

Halla forklifts are not commonly available and the existing genuine spare parts supply around the world is limited. Models in the range Halla forklifts that were manufactured include the HGF25, HGF30, HDF2, HDF30 and HD35.

Lencrow was a supplier for Halla Forklift products back in the 1980’s when they were still in circulation. There are over 800 genuine spare parts available in our existing stock to complement the Halla range of forklifts. These parts are good until sold.

To see the full list of Halla Forklift parts, click here. We welcome any enquiries on these and postage is available upon request to anywhere in Australia. The stock is in our Brisbane and Sydney warehouses.

YALE FORKLIFT SPARE PARTS

Yale Forklift parts are available from the Australian supplier, Hystandard Handling Equipment. Yale is now affiliated with Hyster forklift as well. Lencrow doesn’t have any Yale forklifts in our existing fleet and have a range of spare parts available to suit various models. We welcome any enquiries that you may have about the list of Yale spare parts available for sale, click here to see the what’s available.

Lencrow has had an opportunity to work with many leading forklift manufacturing brands. We have one of the largest range of forklift parts Australia. We also have the knowledge about spare parts for forklift brands that are no longer manufactured.

We always recommend going to the original forklift manufacturer local supplier and distributor with enquiries. They will be able to guide you through spare parts enquiries with the knowledge of the models as well the availability of products in the event a number has been superseded.

Is your forklift new? Or perhaps you have a late model forklift. Finding spare parts for your forklift can be difficult. Knowing the right information to ask your local spare parts supplier is key to a successful enquiry. We will explain the information you need to enquire about spare parts for your forklift, handy tips on how to save money as well useful OEM facts that influence your access to available parts.

You may have already experienced how difficult it can be find forklift parts, let’s take a look at what influences the purchase process. Forklift manufacturers generate unique product codes on every single spare part they manufacture and distribute. When you buy a forklift brand new and receive a service manual with information about engine components and spare part replacement – on average 15-20% of these will have been superseded with in the first 5 years of ownership. Sourcing parts can be extremely challenging knowing how large the scope is.

Why do forklift OEM suppliers do this? Is it a stitch up?

No, while it is frustrating for you and spare parts suppliers, superseded product codes are generated when a design is modified or replaced. Modifications might include a variation to a forklifts paint tint, a difference in metal compound, faulty parts replacements, a new supplier for production, as well a host of other factors that influence these codes.

Okay, that’s starting to make sense. Ready for another fun forklift parts fact?

Forklift manufacturer’s offer a huge range of forklifts to the market and update models constantly. Every model they produce will have its own product codes allocated according to the build date and available components at that time. For example:

Forklift brand XXX produces Forklift A and Forklift B – Forklift A is a small compact forklift – Forklift B is a diesel forklift truck. Forklift A and Forklift B are very different. They have been engineered to perform and be applied in 2 very different ways. Forklift brand XXX has used the same radiator in Forklift A and Forklift B – no variations what so ever. However, Forklift A and Forklift B will show different replacement part codes even though they are one in the same.

Every forklift model will have its own unique spare part codes even when a manufacturer assembles the same component across a range of different products.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Don’t be! Forklift spare parts interpreters are trained in identifying specific parts across a range of makes and models. They know all the industry hacks to investigate finding spare parts for your forklift. They are your link to the complex forklift spare part world and if they don’t already know the answer to your request they have access to lots of resources to investigate it for you.

When you are looking to buy a brand new forklift make sure that the brand you purchase is supported in the country. As you can tell it can be difficult to source forklift parts – not impossible, but difficult nonetheless. Research your options and understand the support that is available to you in the future when you purchase a new forklift. There are lots of brands in the market that are now part of other bigger brands. Ask your local forklift dealer for more information about this next time you’re in the market for a forklift.

Here are some helpful tips on the information you will need to provide:

In every instance you are best off contacting the original forklift manufacturer but all good part retailers will have access to a huge range of brands.

First; you need will need to know the MAKE, MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of your forklift. A forklift spare parts interpreter will not be able to assist you without this information.

Where do you find this information?

Every forklift has a unique load plate/compliance plate/rating plate typically situated in the driver’s compartment on your forklift. Locate the information and record the details before contacting your spare parts supplier. The plate also indicates ratings specific to your forklift including the mast details, load vs lift derations and other crucial specifications.

If your forklift load plate is too worn and can’t be read properly then this is a sign that it’s probably time to retire your forklift. Compliance plates are an Australian WHS obligation in any workplace and it needs to remain attached and legible at all times.

MAKE:

The make identifies the OEM of your forklift. This information assists the spare parts interpreter in providing information to you about any aftermarket spare parts that may be available instead of genuine, which can sometimes save you money.

MODEL:

The model identifies the engine in the forklift. Most forklift manufacturers will continue to use the same engines over a series of time tweaking performance and components along the way.

SERIAL NUMBER:

This is crucial information – the serial number assists a forklift spare parts interpreter identify the build year of your forklift and the parts that are available for that particular model. This is how the unique product codes can be put to good use.

Once you have all of this information you can contact your local supplier.

What to expect from a forklift spare parts request?

If you are sourcing parts for a late model forklift, ask your supplier if there are any aftermarket options. A good supplier will offer both if they’re available. Aftermarket can save you money.

Depending on how old your forklift is you may not be able to purchase parts anymore. Why’s this? Forklift manufacturer’s will cease production on some spare parts for certain models after the supply and demand has slowed down. They will keep a limited range of parts on the shelf until they are sold.

If you are looking for parts for a newer model forklift, check the terms and conditions of your warranty from your original forklift dealer. You may be able to replace parts using your warranty. In some instances, in the event that the forklift manufacturer has identified a recurring fault with a part you may be notified of a recall and have the part replaced.

If you are looking for full forklift component repair kits, your forklift supplier will be able to provide the quantity of parts you require to complete the job. Your supplier will have information on transmission kits, brake kits, engine rebuild kits and other major components for your forklift. Ask about the price on these – if you are experiencing technical issues for a mechanical component it might pay to plan ahead and have the parts you need on hand for down the track. Especially if they are subject to delivery times from the factory.

In Australia, all of our forklifts are imported, which means so are the parts. Every local forklift company utilises peer to peer communication with other suppliers to find price and availability. Larger forklift companies will have stock for a broader range of brands on the shelf, especially if they have a large hire fleet. They need to be able to maintain their own hire fleet and usually have a suitably sized warehouse to accommodate their own internal, field service, dealer and customer spare parts requests. If you are calling a good forklift supplier, they will find information on pricing and availability in the country using the peer to peer system. Ultimately this saves you time because your parts interpreter has done the leg work for you.

The cost associated with replacing parts can be expensive. Are you sure you need to replace it or can it be repaired? Ask you spare parts interpreter for their recommendation. If your part can be repaired it could save you time and money. An example where you might be able to repair instead of replacing is a cracked radiator. Many late model forklifts have metal radiators and these can be repaired. Have the damage assessed and find out if it can be salvaged. Your parts supplier will refer you to a reputable repairer.

Key points to take away: