Whilst trying to find Forklifts in and around dorset be aware that a DIY shop was fined over £500,000 plus costs of £250,000 as a result of an accident in which a female customer was killed when a forklift reversed into her. The forklift driver had been working without a look-out and as a result had not seen the customer.

Tip - If you are researching Forklifts near dorset 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.

While looking for Forklifts in and around dorset be aware that forks lengths vary. Long forks reduce the aisle width that the forklift can turn or right angle stack in so you need to be sure that you match the fork length to the intended use.

When searching for Forklifts in and around dorset bear in mind that while it is very expensive to buy a new battery for an electric forklift, you are in effect buying five years worth of fuel. It is generally considered to be around 25% cheaper to operate and maintain an electric forklift than an internal combustion gas or diesel forklift.

Whilst looking for Forklifts in and around dorset remember that that although older forklift trucks are not always as user friendly as newer models they will usually get the job done just as well.