Whilst you are looking for hire counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Romford RM2 you might like to be aware that an employee was run over by a forklift truck resulting in both his legs being broken, leaving him unable to walk for almost two years. This was one of two forklift incidents that led to the employer being fined £25,000 and ordered to pay over £8,000 in costs.

Tip - When you are investigating hire counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Romford RM2 it may help to be aware that pallet trucks are manual trucks that will pick up a pallet and move it around a warehouse and are quite inexpensive. Battery operated pallet trucks are available but often the cost increase in adding the battery will make it just as cheap to buy a decent used forklift.

When you are looking for hire counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Romford RM2 bear in mind that that forklift trucks are a highly mobile commodity with a turnover rate similar to that of the motor trade. They are constantly bought and sold and some people and businesses make a living out of purchasing forklifts at auctions and selling them on at a profit.

When you are investigating hire counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Romford RM2 remember that as well as usage; you must take into account the ground terrain, lift height, load capacity requirements and the appropriate fuel for the working environment.

When searching for hire counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Romford RM2 remember that the forklift you buy has to fit your requirement. A standard mast will normally lift to around 3m (10ft), which is fine for offloading goods and moving them around a yard but won’t necessarily work if you have higher shelving or racking.