Sit down vs. Stand up forklifts - Which to choose when?
People always have the tendency to sit, rather than stand. In most warehouses too, operators choose the sit-down forklift as ideal for their operations. But is it really true? Do they give it thought before deciding on one, or is it just done instinctively? Here are some tips to help you decide which forklift to order for your business: Most forklift drivers may find sit-down forklifts more suited to their comfort. So, when the management decide to cater to their comfort and go for the sit-down version, they are a bunch of happy employees. And as study has shown, a happy employee is more hard working and hence more productive. So, maybe companies are knowingly going for sit-down versions because of this reason. On the other hand, stand-up forklifts have a few advantages of their own too. One of the biggest advantages is visibility. The sit-down forklifts only offer front-facing visibility. The driver of a sit-down forklift has to keep turning and looking over his shoulder w