Before a large piece of equipment is delivered to its new owner, it is important to confirm that it is fully assembled, operating correctly, and ready to work. Our team recently completed the final testing of this Hyster Reach Stacker before preparing it for shipment.
One of the major advantages of Forklift Exchange’s Bedford Park, Illinois, location is our ability to accommodate exceptionally large material-handling equipment. Machines of this size require more than an ordinary warehouse or service shop. They need sufficient clearance, specialized lifting capabilities, experienced technicians, and enough room to maneuver safely during every stage of inspection and preparation.
Our 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and warehouse features high ceilings, extensive indoor operating space, and 100-ton overhead cranes. These capabilities allow our team to safely assemble, operate, inspect, service, and test reach stackers, container handlers, high-capacity forklifts, and other heavy equipment before delivery. Having the necessary space and infrastructure in one location also helps our team work efficiently while maintaining careful control over each stage of the process.
Testing equipment indoors gives our technicians a controlled environment where they can carefully evaluate the machine’s operation and address any service needs before it leaves our facility. Because the work is not dependent on favorable outdoor conditions, inspections and operational checks can be completed in a consistent setting throughout the year. Our indoor space also provides technicians with better access to the equipment, tools, replacement components, and lifting systems they may need during the evaluation.
For this Hyster Reach Stacker, our team performed operational testing to help ensure that the machine was ready for its new owner. This final step provides an opportunity to verify the equipment’s major functions and confirm that it is prepared for its intended application.
During the testing process, technicians can observe how the machine starts, drives, steers, lifts, and responds under operation. They can also check important systems and controls for proper function while looking for leaks, unusual noises, warning indicators, or other conditions that may require attention. This practical evaluation complements the machine’s visual and mechanical inspection by allowing our team to assess how it performs as a complete working unit.
Reach stackers and container handlers operate in demanding environments, including intermodal terminals, ports, container yards, rail facilities, distribution centers, and industrial operations. In these applications, equipment is often expected to move heavy loads efficiently while maintaining stability, control, and dependable performance. Even minor mechanical issues can interrupt workflows and create costly delays when equipment is placed into regular service.
Proper inspection and testing before shipment can help reduce unexpected downtime and give the new owner greater confidence when the machine arrives. While no inspection can predict every future service requirement, thorough preparation helps identify visible or operational concerns before delivery. It also supports a smoother transition into service, allowing the customer to receive equipment that has been evaluated by a team familiar with large, specialized material-handling machines.
Our Bedford Park facility is conveniently located approximately five minutes from Chicago Midway International Airport. Its central location and extensive heavy-equipment capabilities make it an ideal destination for customers seeking reach stacker and container handler sales, service, repairs, testing, and refurbishment support.
Forklift Exchange works with companies throughout the United States, supporting large equipment across a variety of industries and applications. Whether you are looking to purchase a machine, sell existing equipment, schedule repairs, or complete a full refurbishment, our team can help.
Forklift Exchange offers solutions for a wide range of reach stacker and container handler needs, including:
For reach stacker or container handler sales and service needs, contact Matthew Heffernan:
Email: matth@forkliftexchange.com
Phone: 630-308-5020
Learn more about our reach stacker and container handler equipment here.
For more information on Hyster Reach Stackers, click here.
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