While trying to find a pedestrian forklift in and around Herefordshire bear in mind that a used forklift could have had several previous owners and therefore the likelihood of experiencing problems and breakdowns is increased. Therefore when purchasing a used forklift consider who will be responsible for its service and maintenance.

Whilst looking for a pedestrian forklift in and around Herefordshire remember that a 600mm (2ft) load centre means the maximum length of the load should not be more than 1200mm (4ft). It is also worth remembering that the lift capacity decreases as the load length increases.

Whilst searching for a pedestrian forklift in and around Herefordshire it is worth knowing that a well-maintained electric forklift battery has an estimated life of 5-7 years however they can often last as long as ten years. But the life expectancy will be considerably reduced if it is consistently run hard and not given enough time to cool down.

When you are researching a pedestrian forklift in and around Herefordshire remember that in some circumstances it is more cost effective to rebuild or refurbish an existing forklift instead of buying or hiring a new forklift.

Tip – When you are looking for a pedestrian forklift in and around Herefordshire 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.