Chicago Lifts — HELI authorized forklift dealer in Elmhurst, IL
Forklift & Lift Equipment Maintenance — IL · IN · WI

PreventiveMaintenance& RepairThat Shows Up.

From Time & Material to Total Maintenance & Repair (TM&R) — four plans covering every fleet size, every shift, and every budget.

4hr
Response Guarantee
6mo
Repair, Parts & Service
3day
PM Completion SLA
4
Tiered Service Plans
Actively dispatching across Chicagoland
ForkliftsPallet JacksReach Trucks Scissor LiftsOrder PickersBoom Lifts
I know which plan I want — pick directly
01
Bronze
T&M
No contract. Full PM service billed per visit. Ideal for 1–3 units, seasonal operations, or low-utilization equipment.
02
Silver
PMC
Contracted PM schedule, flat monthly billing. We manage your calendar. Best for 2–6 units.
03
Gold
FM
PM + breakdowns covered. 4–5 hour guaranteed response. Rental at 50% off. Best for 5–15 units.
04
Platinum
TM&R
Total coverage — loaner forklift, unlimited hours, dedicated account manager. Best for 10+ units.
We service all plan types:T&MPlanned MaintenanceFull Maintenance (FM)PMCLMCRMCFMCPeriodic MaintenanceTotal Maintenance & RepairScheduled MaintenanceTM&R We service all plan types:T&MPlanned MaintenanceFull Maintenance (FM)PMCLMCRMCFMCPeriodic MaintenanceTotal Maintenance & RepairScheduled MaintenanceTM&R
Not sure which plan fits?

Find the right plan
in 3 quick questions.

Answer below — we'll match you instantly.

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Fleet Size
2
Shifts
3
Priority
How many forklifts or lifts do you operate?
How many shifts do you run?
What matters most right now?
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Your Plan MatchBased on your answers, we recommend:

Service Plans

Every plan. Every feature.

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Included in all four plans — every visit, no exceptions.Full 22-point checklist for IC & electric forklifts · Extended service at 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 hrs · High-hour assessment at 3,000+ hrs
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01 · Bronze
Time & Material
Also known as T&M
Best for 1–3 units, seasonal operations & low-utilization equipment
  • →Full PM every visit — oil, filter, lube, inspect
  • →Battery watering included (electric units)
  • →No contract — billed per visit
  • →6-month warranty on all repairs, parts & service
  • →OSHA-compliant service report every visit
  • →Hour tracking & automatic service reminders
  • →Breakdowns serviced at standard T&M rates
No Contract Required
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02 · Silver
Planned Maintenance
Also known as PMC
Best for 2–6 units, single-shift operations
  • →Everything in Bronze at every visit
  • →Fixed PM calendar — we schedule everything
  • →Flat monthly billing — no surprise PM invoices
  • →3-day PM completion guarantee or next PM is free
  • →Priority scheduling over T&M customers
  • →6-month warranty on all repairs, parts & service
  • →OSHA records on file, available any time
12-Month Minimum Term
03 · Gold
Full Maintenance
Also known as FM
Best for 5–15 units, 1–2 shift operations
  • →Everything in Silver included
  • →Breakdown labor & standard wear parts covered
  • ★4–5 hour response guarantee — 24/7
  • →Labor credit if we miss the response window
  • →Rental unit at 50% off standard rate during repair
  • →High-Hour Condition Assessment at 3,000 & 5,000+ hrs
  • →Extended service items included (500 / 1,000 / 2,000 hr)
  • →Battery charger inspection & annual certification
  • →Annual OSHA operator safety training (up to 10)
  • →Quarterly fleet reports + online service portal
4–5 Hour Response Guarantee
04 · Platinum
Total Maintenance & Repair
Also known as TM&R
Best for 10+ units, multi-shift, heavy-use fleets
  • →Everything in Gold included
  • ★Loaner forklift at no charge if unit down 48+ business hrs
  • →Unlimited service hours per repair event — no cap
  • →Equipment pickup & return for in-shop repairs
  • →High-Hour Condition Assessment (3,000 & 5,000+ hrs)
  • →Annual fleet right-sizing review (written report)
  • →Dedicated account manager
  • →Resident technician option (25+ units)
  • ★Choice of 4 billing structures
24–60 Month · 4 Billing Structures
Feature Comparison

Plan Matrix

Every feature at every tier, side by side.

FeatureBronze
T&M
Silver
PM Contract
Gold
Full Maint.
Platinum
TM&R
Every PM Visit — All Plans
Full PM — oil, filter, lube, inspect✓✓✓✓
Battery watering (electric units)✓✓✓✓
OSHA-compliant service report✓✓✓✓
6-month warranty on repairs, parts & service✓✓✓✓
Scheduling & Billing
Fixed PM calendar — we schedule it—✓✓✓
Flat monthly billing—✓✓✓
3-day PM completion guarantee—✓✓✓
Priority scheduling—✓✓✓
Breakdown Coverage
Breakdown repair labor covered——✓✓
Standard wear parts covered——✓✓
4–5 hour response guarantee — 24/7——✓✓
Rental unit at 50% off during repair (Gold)——✓—
Battery charger inspection & certification——✓✓
Extended service items (500 / 1,000 / 2,000 hr)——✓✓
High-Hour Condition Assessment (3,000 & 5,000+ hrs)——✓✓
Reporting & Training
Annual OSHA operator safety training——✓✓
Online service history portal——✓✓
Quarterly fleet summary reports——✓✓
Platinum Total Coverage
Loaner forklift — no charge (unit down 48+ business hrs)———✓
Unlimited service hours per repair event———✓
Equipment pickup & return for in-shop repairs———✓
Annual fleet right-sizing review (written)———✓
Dedicated account manager———✓
Resident technician option (25+ units)———✓
Choice of 4 billing structures———✓
Every ✓ above includes the full 250-hour PM checklist at every visit — oil, filter, fluids, lubrication, safety inspection, and OSHA report. Full PM checklists & hour-milestone service items →
Why Chicago Lifts

What we commit to,
in writing.

Every advantage below is backed by a contractual guarantee — not marketing language.

01 — Response
4–5 Hour Response Guarantee

Gold and Platinum customers get a contractual 4–5 hour response guarantee. Miss the window and you receive a labor credit on that service call — automatically, no questions asked.

02 — Warranty
6-Month Warranty on Repairs, Parts & Service

Every repair, part, and service we perform carries a 6-month warranty at every tier — including no-contract Bronze. If anything fails within 6 months, we fix it at no charge.

03 — Speed
3-Day PM Completion Guarantee

Scheduled PMs completed within 3 business days of your scheduled date — or your next PM visit is free.

04 — Clarity
Written Programs, No Surprises

Chicago Lifts' four-tier program has written scope, written guarantees, and written exclusions. You know exactly what's covered before you sign anything.

05 — Flexibility
Four Platinum Billing Structures

Platinum comes in four options: Guaranteed Rate, Step-Rate, Budget Rate, and Per-Unit Rate. You choose.

06 — Coverage
One Provider for Your Entire Fleet

Forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, scissor lifts, boom lifts, order pickers — every make and class. One call covers everything in your facility.

Equipment We Service

Every piece of equipment
in your facility.

From a single pallet jack to a 50-unit mixed fleet — if it lifts, moves, or elevates in your warehouse, we maintain it.

Counterbalance Forklifts
IC & Electric, all classes
Pallet Jacks
Walkie, rider, electric
Reach Trucks
Stand-up, swing-reach
Scissor Lifts
Electric & rough terrain
Order Pickers
Low, mid, high-level
Boom Lifts
Telescoping & articulating
Turret Trucks
Very narrow aisle (VNA)
Rough Terrain Lifts
Construction & outdoor
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Forklift Brands — All Makes Serviced
ToyotaHysterYaleCrownRaymondClarkCAT Lift TrucksMitsubishi / MCFAKomatsuLindeJungheinrichDoosanUniCarriersNissan ForkliftBYD ElectricBig JoeCombiliftManitouHELICHLHangchaSANYXilinKalmar
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Aerial & Scissor Lift Brands
JLGGenieSkyjackSnorkelHaulotteHy-Brid Lifts
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Get a technician
scheduled today.

From one forklift to a 100-unit mixed fleet — call now or schedule a free fleet assessment. Proposal back within 24 hours.

☎ (630) 426-9156 — Call Now 📄 View PM Specifications
service@chicagolifts.com · Elmhurst, IL