If you are looking for forklift trucks in and around Berkshire it is worth considering that a well maintained diesel forklift will operate efficiently with few problems. They are usually easier to maintain than gas trucks; and you can often get a used diesel forklift for less than an LPG powered forklift of similar size and condition.

Whilst searching for forklift trucks in and around Berkshire you should be aware that a worker was injured when the truck he was driving fell down a gap between a trailer and a loading platform. This was one of two forklift accidents that led to the company being fined £25,000 plus £8,000 in costs.

When you are investigating forklift trucks in and around Berkshire it might help you to know that electric forklift trucks need a battery charger and that most of the chargers require a 3 phase electric supply, which is not always available. Single phase charging units are available in the market but they usually only work on low-amp batteries.

When trying to find forklift trucks in and around Berkshire ensure that you check the wording of warranties. They can differ immensely and you need to be sure exactly what is and isn’t included. For example some warranties allow for another forklift to be provided whilst warranty work is being carried out whereas other warranties only cover the work itself.

If you are researching forklift trucks in and around Berkshire be aware that a newspaper company settled a claim for £140,000 accepting 85% liability for an incident where a worker was pushed off a ladder by an automated guided electric forklift truck. The worker broke his wrist and could not return to the same work.