Tip - If you are investigating hire gas forklifts near Devon 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.

While searching for hire gas forklifts in and around Devon bear in mind that articulated forklift trucks are versatile and are available in both electric powered and gas powered. Aisle Master is one of several well established brands which is known for build quality and reliability.

While investigating hire gas forklifts in and around Devon take into account the physical restrictions of the areas in which a machine will have to operate. In particular consider any doorways through which your forklift will have to move. If your doorways are standard 1.8m (6ft) or 2.4m (8ft) high then you obviously wont be able to use a machine with a collapsed mast height of over 3m (10ft). Before making your selection make sure that all the doorways and openings that it will need to fit through have been measured.

Whilst looking for hire gas forklifts in and around Devon you should be aware that a bakery was fined £25,000 plus costs of £30,000 following an accident in which an employee was killed and another severely injured when they used a forklift to raise a 2 tonne dough mixing machine in order to access a broken drive belt.

When looking for hire gas forklifts in and around Devon remember that transporting very long loads around a busy site is potentially hazardous. However the Combilift is recognised for its contribution towards safer handling. Low level transportation of loads resting on the platform and improved visibility from the driver''s cab are two of the features that help make it easier for operators to move safely.