Thread: Forklift- do I need a license

Yes, all states in Australia require you to have a forklift licence. See if you have a mate with one - check those working in retail / machinery.

Cheers

Hafgan

Thanks Hafgan

Does a cherry picker license cover forklifts?

If you have concrete from where it is offloaded to the inside of the shed then perhaps hiring a pallet lifter is the answer.

Some sheds have a step and if this is not too large a ramp can be made of timber/ply.

Cherry picker is an elevated work platform lic not a forklift.

Try a few bobcat/skidsteer drivers with forks for hourly hire. I believe the crate wouldn't be more than 150-200kg.

My only problem is that I have sand in the back yard, so I might need to lay some solid flooring for the pallet truck.

Redlaci2004,

Can you update the other thread on how much it cost you all up to import the saw?

Regarding moving the saw. I'd specify delivery with a tailgate loader truck, or specify that you want it delivered to ground level (i.e. that you want the delivery company to unload it from the delivery vehicle).

Once the saw is on the ground, unpackage it and move it piece by piece (fence, fence rails, extension wings, etc.). You might want to even partly disassemble the saw itself by removing the motor and top and moving them separately. You probably wouldn't need a forklift but you would need a good hand trolley.

Hi Crisp
I eventually decided not to bother importing the tool. It was all too difficult, especially in relation to the differences in the electricity settings in Aus vs US.

Thanks for your comments

Load it onto a 6x4 trailer and wheel it into your shed, then hoist it off... engine cranes are a nice strong friend to have!

When I sold the MBS300 lately it was moved real easy with a unit like this



The trailer was backed up to the garage door and this unit did all the work. Hope this helps

Thanks all, your comments are much appreciated.

I will post images when it is delivered and set up

Have you considered a truck with
a Palfinger
or
Hiab

I have seen many 'small' trucks with these.

Hiring might be the option.

For me,
Engine hoist like Simomatra used

Sam that looks just like mine

Take it apart !
Put it back together!



ross

Glad you got on without the Forklift in the end.......for one off jobs where you are likely needing a forklift for a day or two, I've used these guys in the past: http://www.forklifttrainingmelbourne...melbourne.html
And they've generally been pretty reliable.