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Forklift Inspection Form

The forklift pre-purchase checklist, ready to fill in at the forklift. Pick the type, work through each section, and download the report when you are done.

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Forklift inspection form. A pre-purchase checklist written for forklifts: 64 to 72 points across 10 sections. Mark each item Pass, Attention or Fail, add notes and readings, then download the report.

At a glance

Electric, LP, diesel
Mast chains and rollers, fork heel wear, LPG or battery, overhead guard, data plate.
Downloads as a PDF report or a CSV
Free, and nothing you type leaves your device

What the form covers

Data plate, rated capacity and load center against the mast and attachment
Mast chains, rollers, channels and cylinder drift
Fork heel wear, blade straightness and cracks
Overhead guard, seat belt and safety switches
Battery and charger on an electric truck; the LP cylinder and lines on a propane truck
Drive, brakes, steering, tires and an operating test with a load

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Progress0 / 64

0Pass

0Attention

0Fail

0N/A

Forklift and Inspection Details

Fill in what you know. Anything left blank prints as a dash on the report.

Power

Year

Make

Model

Serial number

Hour meter

Where it was inspected

Seller or dealer

Inspected for

Inspector

Seller notes

KeyPass, good conditionAttention, needs a closer look or a repair soonFail, needs repair before you rely on itN/A, not fitted or not tested

Data Plate and Records0 / 8

Data plate present and legible
Rated capacity and load center on the plate
Plate matches the mast and attachment fitted
Serial number matches the paperwork
Hour meter works
Planned maintenance records
Operator manual
Lien check

Readings

Rated capacity

Load center

Maximum lift height

Mast, Chains and Carriage0 / 11

Lift chain stretch, measured with a chain gauge
Chain anchors and anchor pins
Chains lubricated, no rust or stiff links
Chains tensioned evenly
Mast rollers and bearings
Mast channels, wear and cracks
Tilt cylinders, leaks and drift
Lift cylinders, leaks and drift with a load
Carriage and load backrest
Side shifter, if fitted
Mast hoses and sheaves

Readings

Chain stretch

Lift drift with a load

Tilt drift

Most chain makers say replace a lift chain at 3% stretch.

Forks0 / 5

Heel thickness against the shank
Blades straight, tips level
Cracks at the heel and hooks
Fork locking pins
Fork hooks and carriage bar wear

Readings

Shank thickness (unworn)

Heel thickness

Take a fork out of service when the heel is worn 10% thinner than the shank, or when the tips differ in height by more than 3% of the blade length.

Overhead Guard and Safety0 / 9

Overhead guard not bent, cut or welded
Seat belt or operator restraint
Seat switch or operator presence
Horn
Backup alarm and lights
Capacity and warning decals
Steps and grab handles
Parking brake holds on a ramp
Fire extinguisher, if fitted

Battery and Charger0 / 9

Battery tag: voltage, amp-hours and weight
Battery weight meets the minimum on the data plate
Battery date or age
Electrolyte level and cell caps
Specific gravity across the cells
Corrosion, cables and connector
Charger matches the battery and charges
Battery hold-down
Lithium battery management faults, if lithium

Readings

Battery voltage

Amp-hours

Battery date

Highest specific gravity

Lowest specific gravity

LP System0 / 8

Cylinder date or requalification date
Cylinder bracket, strap and locating pin
Relief valve
Hose and quick coupler, cracks and leaks
Vaporizer and regulator
Fuel lock-off
Leak test with soap solution
Runs smooth on LP

Readings

Cylinder date

Engine0 / 9

Oil level and condition
Coolant
Leaks
Belts
Air filter
Radiator not plugged
Exhaust and smoke
Governed speed
Fault codes

Drive, Steering and Brakes0 / 8

Forward and reverse, smooth direction change
Inching pedal
Drive motor and controller faults (electric)
Service brakes
Steer axle king pins and bearings
Steer cylinder leaks
Hydraulic pump noise
Hydraulic oil level

Tires0 / 5

Cushion tires: worn to the wear line
Chunking or cracking
Tire separating from the band
Pneumatic tires: pressure and cuts
Even wear left to right

Operating Test0 / 9 passed

Additional Comments

Inspector Sign-Off

Forklift professionally inspected and reported by

Inspector name

Inspector no.

Signature

Date

Download the Report

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Common questions

Is the forklift inspection form free?

Yes. Fill it in on a phone or a laptop and download the report as a PDF or a CSV. Nothing you type is sent anywhere; it stays on your device until you press Clear all.

What if an item does not apply?

Mark it N/A. N/A means the part is not fitted or could not be tested, and the report says so. Pick the power at the top first: sections that do not apply drop out of the form, the count and the report.

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