Delta Heavy Equipment launches new forklift website in South Africa

Delta Heavy Equipment, a South African material handling company, has launched a redesigned website at www.deltahe.com, bringing its equipment, rental and support services together on a single platform

The company has operated in the material handling sector since 1998, building a customer base that spans individual machine operators as well as warehouses, factories, farms and logistics facilities across South Africa.

The new website provides an overview of Delta Heavy Equipment’s complete offering, including short- and long-term forklift rentals, new DeltaLift forklift sales, used and ex-rental machines, forklift parts, tyres and forks, lifting equipment, driver training and load testing support. Customers can also access branch information for Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.

A website designed around customer requirements

The redesigned platform organises the company’s services into dedicated sections, making it easier for customers to navigate directly to the equipment or service they require. These include Forklift Rentals, New Forklifts, Used Forklifts, Lifting Equipment, and Forks, Tyres and Parts.

The site also features a Knowledge Hub containing the company’s blog, video hub, machine gallery and a dedicated page covering the development of forklift technology. The gallery can be filtered according to different applications, allowing users to explore equipment used across various operating environments.

Customers can submit quote requests through the website using a location selector covering Gauteng, Cape Town and Durban. WhatsApp contact and 24/7 support options are also available throughout the platform.

Rental solutions focused on reducing downtime

Forklift rental continues to form a central part of Delta Heavy Equipment’s offering. The company provides both short- and long-term rental options, which can offer an alternative to the costs associated with purchasing and maintaining equipment.

Its vertically integrated model gives the company control over equipment, maintenance, parts and support, enabling it to provide rental solutions supported by its service infrastructure.

The rental offering is also designed to address equipment downtime. If a rented forklift becomes unavailable, Delta Heavy Equipment aims to repair, exchange or replace the machine as quickly as practical, helping customers maintain operations.

The website highlights several situations in which forklift rental can be suitable, including seasonal demand, temporary projects and sites, additional or replacement equipment, and continuing requirements at warehouses, factories and distribution centres.

DeltaLift forklifts for demanding applications

The New Forklifts section showcases DeltaLift forklifts available for purchase. The machines have been developed for South African operating conditions, combining established technology with robust construction and long warranties, supported by Delta Heavy Equipment as a direct importer.

The company also holds millions of rand worth of spare parts locally, supporting parts availability and after-sales service throughout the life of the equipment.

The DeltaLift portfolio includes diesel, petrol and LPG internal combustion forklifts, lithium-ion battery electric forklifts, three-wheel electric forklifts, rough terrain machines, reach trucks, very narrow aisle turret trucks, driverless AGV units, heavy-capacity forklifts and a 45-ton reach stacker.

Individual product pages provide information such as capacity, fuel type and specifications. Customers can also request a quotation directly from each product page.

Used equipment backed by existing support

The website’s Used Forklifts section caters to customers seeking ownership at a lower initial investment than purchasing new equipment. Delta Heavy Equipment supplies used and ex-rental forklifts at competitive prices.

Ex-rental machines offer an additional advantage because they come from Delta Heavy Equipment’s own fleet, meaning the company has maintained and operated the equipment itself. Buyers can continue to access Delta’s after-sales service, parts and technical support following the purchase.

This provides customers with used equipment supported by the company’s existing service and technical infrastructure.

Forklift parts and lifting equipment

Parts and related equipment form another major section of the redesigned website. Delta Heavy Equipment supplies parts for virtually all forklift makes and models, while its forklift tyre offering includes competitive pricing and professional on-site fitment.

The company also supplies new and replacement forklift forks and can assist customers in identifying the appropriate part for their equipment.

Its Lifting Equipment section includes the DeltaLift range of hydraulic hand pallet jacks, a high-lift pallet jack, a fork-mounted safety cage supplied with compliance documentation and a lithium-ion battery electric pallet jack.

Training, licensing and load testing services

Delta Heavy Equipment also provides services intended to support safe and compliant forklift operations. Forklift driver training and licences can be delivered at customer premises, allowing operators to receive practical instruction relevant to their working environment.

The company can also assist with load testing enquiries and associated forklift support. Load testing is used to establish whether equipment can safely lift and control its rated load and can help identify potential problems involving components such as hydraulic systems, masts, lift chains, forks, steering, brakes and safety systems.

These services are supported through the company’s Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town branches.

Resources for forklift buyers and operators

The Knowledge Hub provides customers and operators with additional information alongside the company’s equipment and services. Its blog covers subjects including forklift rental, purchasing second-hand forklifts, selecting suitable equipment and safe forklift operation.

The hub also contains a video section and a gallery featuring Delta Heavy Equipment forklifts operating across applications such as mining, paving and brick manufacturing, plastics and packaging, recycling and scrap metal, tyre manufacturing and distribution, and warehousing and distribution.

A dedicated page tracing the evolution of the forklift provides further background on the development of the equipment and completes the Knowledge Hub offering.