Whilst trying to find rental of counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around East Lothian you might like to note that you can expect to achieve an average of 12 hours running time from a standard gas fueled truck with a four cylinder engine. A full tank of gas will generally last for to 4 days even if the forklift is in use eight hours a day, as time spent getting on and off the forklift reduces the actual running time during the shift.

While searching for rental of counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around East Lothian 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.

Whilst investigating rental of counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around East Lothian be aware that electric forklifts are not good for climbing ramps and if you have steep ramps you are much better off with an internal combustion gas or diesel forklift truck.

While investigating rental of counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around East Lothian be aware that a worn steer axle on a second-hand forklift can make it difficult to manoeuvre and be expensive to repair. Check the wheels and if they are not perpendicular to the ground this might be a problem.

Tip – When you are looking for rental of counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around East Lothian you should be aware that charging units are available to allow you to charge your electric truck from a 13amp socket. However, these are very slow and are really only suitable for very light usage – and hour or so a day.