While you are researching used electric forklifts in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 be aware that a second hand electric forklift could have a battery with a bad cell. This does not always mean that the battery needs to be changed as it is sometimes possible to just replace the damaged cell. Replacing a single cell is much less expensive than fitting a new battery but if more than one cell needs to be replaced it is usually not cost-effective to replace them.

If you are looking for used electric forklifts in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 then be aware that a factory worker was awarded damages of £40,000 when an electric reach truck slid into warehouse racking crushing his foot which eventually resulted in partial amputation.

Whilst investigating used electric forklifts in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 bear in mind that enhanced wet disc brakes will give improved braking performance even in poor or difficult conditions.

Tip - If you are researching used electric forklifts near Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 you might not be aware that LPG gas fuel is probably the easiest option for most users – fuel is supplied in gas bottles and is easy and quick to use, whereas with diesel you will need access to a diesel pump and for battery trucks you need a proper charging unit and to manage charging down-time.

When searching for used electric forklifts in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE17 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.