Tough machines for tough conditions
Criterion Equipment’s -sub-dealer in East London – Buffalo Forklift and Fleet Services – supplies and supports the full range of TCM forklift trucks in the region. These robust machines, with capacities from 2.5 Ton to 20 Ton, are reliable workhorses that ensure high performance and safety in all sectors, including tough industrial applications.
According to the Buffalo Forklift, users of TCM forklift trucks are impressed by the versatility, efficiency and low maintenance requirements of these machines.
The Buffalo Forklift team is headed by Carl Boshoff, who started his career at Criterion Equipment ’s East London branch, approximately 26 years ago and has a wealth of experience in servicing and maintaining TCM forklift trucks.
“Our customers need forklifts that are able to operate safely and efficiently for long periods in harsh conditions and TCM machines consistently measure up to these demands,” says Carl Boshoff, Managing Director, Buffalo Forklift and Fleet Services. “Forklifts are used for many critical applications, including carrying drums of chemicals and raw materials, heavy metal pipes, containers of stock and large engineering components for maintenance.
“To ensure high productivity and optimum safety, our team advises every customer on the selection of the correct forklift for specific applications. It is important that machines have the stability to move goods safely around large sites and can also operate safely in tight spaces and on rugged terrain.
“We are very impressed with the performance of TCM forklift trucks. These units have been engineered with minimal electronics, which is an advantage, because the likelihood of electronic malfunctions is reduced, operation is easier and there are fewer replacement components.
“These versatile machines have also been designed for effortless customisation to meet specific customer requirements.
“We supply various attachments that ensure precise lifting, loading and stacking of materials, as well as for safely handling palletised goods, bulk materials, or oversized equipment. Attachments include fork extension sleeves, fork positioners, load grabs and rotating forks.”
TCM forklift trucks have been developed for easy handling, greater stability, cost-efficient operation, low maintenance requirements and extended service life – even in harsh, dusty conditions. These versatile and durable machines have been engineered to operate efficiently and safely in all weather conditions, over arduous terrain and in tight spaces.
Buffalo Forklift supplies the full range of TCM forklift trucks, covering most forklift classes. These include electric counter-balance trucks, reach trucks, powered pallet trucks, as well as Internal Combustion (IC) counter-balance trucks. Battery powered TCM forklifts are gaining popularity for use in stores and warehouses. Advancements in forklift technology – particularly in eco-friendly electric models – contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing harmful carbon emissions, lowering noise levels, enhancing energy efficiency and minimising environmental impact.
The Buffalo Forklift team advises its customers to maintain high productivity and minimise downtime of a machine, by implementing a regular inhouse maintenance programme, stressing the importance of original TCM parts. Users are also advised to have machines professionally load-tested.
