When looking into cheap counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Herefordshire bear in mind that lighter loads on standard pallets can often be moved on a 1.5T capacity forklift. These are smaller than the standard 2.5T forklift and can therefore give you some space flexibility in your warehouse.

If you are researching cheap counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Herefordshire a retired rental forklift can be a good option if you are looking for a used forklift especially as they will have been well-serviced during their rental lifetime, however don't rule out lease returns, repossessions and demonstration machines as these too can be a good buy.

While looking for cheap counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Herefordshire it could help you to know that smoke from an engine often indicates worn or cracked rings, a damaged cylinder wall or a crack in the cylinder head, each of these problems can be expensive to fix.

While investigating cheap counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Herefordshire you might wish to be aware that a forklift driver also has a legal duty to ensure the safety of others. In one case a forklift driver working at a sawmill was fined £1,750 plus costs after an incident in which he hit a fellow employee causing a fractured pelvis, cuts and bruises. The driver''s vision was impaired by the load he was carrying. In this case the employer had employed an in-house forklift truck trainer and the driver had received regular refresher training and re-testing and as a result it was the employee not the employer that was fined for this incident.

When you are seeking cheap counterbalanced forklift trucks in and around Herefordshire you might like to know that one reason for customers shying away from refurbished forklift trucks is a perception of poor reliability in comparison to brand new models. This is not always the case as a well refurbished forklift can give you many years of excellent reliability.