Whilst trying to find new electric forktrucks in and around Newbury RG14 be aware that a DIY shop was fined over £500,000 plus costs of £250,000 as a result of an accident in which a female customer was killed when a forklift reversed into her. The forklift driver had been working without a look-out and as a result had not seen the customer.

If you are looking for new electric forktrucks in and around Newbury RG14 be aware that Reach trucks are very popular for narrow aisle applications as the forks can be extended into the pallet racking/shelving and are designed with masts that can lift up to around 10m (30ft).

While searching for new electric forktrucks in and around Newbury RG14 you may like to know that a timber merchant was fined over £100,000 after an incident in which a forklift truck drove onto a public road and into a car. The raised forks of the truck broke the windscreen of the car and stabbed the driver in the neck, causing his death.

If you are investigating new electric forktrucks in and around Newbury RG14 be aware that your first problem in buying a forklift could be just locating a dealer. Forklift trucks are officially known as “Lift trucks” and are commonly listed in directories under “Industrial Trucks”.

Whilst investigating new electric forktrucks in and around Newbury RG14 remember that safety can be improved by looking for a low dashboard that allows better sight of the fork tips.