Whilst looking for caterpillar counterbalance forktrucks in and around Kent you should be aware that a bakery was fined £25,000 plus costs of £30,000 following an accident in which an employee was killed and another severely injured when they used a forklift to raise a 2 tonne dough mixing machine in order to access a broken drive belt.

Tip – When you are searching for caterpillar counterbalance forktrucks in and around Kent remember that specialist trucks are available such as 4-way lift, bend in the middle, side-lifts etc, but in general these are all more expensive and are most cost-effective when used intensively for specialist work.

When you are researching caterpillar counterbalance forktrucks in and around Kent you should know that a used forklift should start easily when cold. Bear in mind though that the seller may have already warmed the motor before your arrival in order to ensure it starts easily. Ask to see it start from cold.

When you are researching caterpillar counterbalance forktrucks in and around Kent it is worth noting that productivity can be improved by having a compact turning radius for confined areas.

Whilst researching caterpillar counterbalance forktrucks in and around Kent remember that the batteries in electric forklifts require regular charging. A new battery can give approximately 6 hours of running time for a standard 4 wheel forklift. The batteries also need proper and regular maintenance and are not cheap to replace.