Winterize Equipment Now Before You're Left Out in the Cold

Get Your Forklift Ready for the Big Chill

The harsh winter climate don't just affect you, they also affect your material handling equipment. You wouldn't dream of heading outside without a heavy coat if the wind chill brought the temperature below freezing. Don't expect your forklifts to function properly without some attention to its winter needs too. As temperatures start to drop, your forklift needs special maintenance for the upcoming winter season. The increasing cold weather and ice affect the operations and life of your equipment.

Forklift Emissions Testing

At Shoppa's Mid America, we want to ensure that your fleet is working properly and up to code going in to the colder months. Let us help you meet EPA and OSHA emissions standards with our on-site emissions testing. Routine emissions testing will help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and ultimately will help prevent downtime. Protect your employees and your equipment and contact Shoppa's Mid America today to schedule an emissions test.

Planned Maintenance

Don't let the changing season slow you down. Instead, take proper care of your equipment and operators. Follow these simple tips so your productivity does not get frozen. Schedule a planned maintenance check to determine any remaining problems due to hot summer months prior. Have your equipment's cooling system check and winterized. The freezing temperatures could greatly impact the system. Be sure the oil is being checked regularly and the zerk fittings properly greased. And during a planned maintenance check, one of our technicians to determine the strength of the battery before temperatures drop drastically.

Winter Accessories

Special accessories and services for your lift trucks and warehouse that help keep the winter cold out can increase operator comfort, increase energy efficiency and reduce downtime. Shoppa's wants to help customers maximize their material handling productivity.

So don't wait until the first freeze. Contact Shoppa's Mid America today to schedule your $199* winterization preventative maintenance service call or get more information on winterization accessories.

*Sales tax not included. Prices subject to change without notice.