Tip - If you are investigating Forklifts near Antrim it might help you to know that in the UK we use the term “forklift” but in America and other parts of the world “forktruck” is more common. Ultimately though whatever name we use, we mean the same thing.

When searching for Forklifts in and around Antrim remember that the forklift you buy has to fit your requirement. A standard mast will normally lift to around 3m (10ft), which is fine for offloading goods and moving them around a yard but won’t necessarily work if you have higher shelving or racking.

While you are researching Forklifts in and around Antrim it may help you to know that a farming company was fined £35,000 ] plus costs when an employee was killed by being crushed against a mobile cleaning machine by a forklift truck.

If you are looking to purchase Forklifts in and around Antrim remember that if you mention that you have an old machine to trade at the beginning of your negotiations you may risk being quoted an inflated price to compensate for the trade-in. It may behove you to wait until later in the negotiation process before mentioning your trade-in machine.

When you are investigating Forklifts in and around Antrim remember that as well as usage; you must take into account the ground terrain, lift height, load capacity requirements and the appropriate fuel for the working environment.