When you are considering a forklift attachment, that will be mounted to your lift truck forks,that would be a great time to review the conditions of the forks themselves.The forks carry the load and, if worn, create a potential dangerous situation. Just 10% wear on the heel area of the fork can reduce the capacity by 20%!
They are designed to ride above the floor, however other wear items such as tires or lift chain stretch can make it convenient for operators to drive around with them engaged with the floor, creating a grinding process. A good periodic maintenance program can catch this condition. Other aspects of abuse can cause uneven tip heights, unleveled alignment,broken positioning locks, etc.
It's best to start with a solid foundation!