If you are investigating used counterbalance forklifts in and around Edinburgh and you are considering purchasing a second hand gas or diesel forklift it is always advisable to test the engine to make sure it starts up easily and doesn’t smoke.

When researching used counterbalance forklifts in and around Edinburgh be aware that a stand-on forklift can be much more convenient if the operator is undertaking tasks which mean they have to get on and off the forklift throughout their shift.

If you are researching used counterbalance forklifts in and around Edinburgh it may help you to know that the Combilift 4-way forklift has improved the handling and storage of long loads in a wide range of industries across the globe.

While investigating used counterbalance forklifts in and around Edinburgh 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.

If you are investigating used counterbalance forklifts in and around Edinburgh it may help to be aware that if you only need to offload goods once a week, move them into a warehouse or storage area; set them on the ground; break down the pallets and position the goods where needed then an inexpensive used or second-hand forklift will probably be more than adequate.