While investigating a forklift truck in and around scotland make sure you check for black smoke coming out of the exhaust during operation. This is usually a carburettor problem and on a diesel forklift can be caused by worn injectors or a worn injector pump.

Whilst looking for a forklift truck in and around scotland it might be worth remembering that forklifts are a piece of industrial equipment built to have a long life expectancy and most should last for a minimum of 20,000 hours of use as long as they are maintained properly and not abused or neglected.

Tip – During your enquiries about a forklift truck in and around scotland it is always worth knowing that a company who denies ever having any problems is probably not telling you the truth – an honest supplier will be one that deals with its problems in a timely and professional manner.

While searching for a forklift truck in and around scotland you should be aware that a company was fined £60,000 plus £5,000 in costs after an accident in which an employee was hit by a reversing forklift truck in their warehouse. The employee suffered severe injuries to her left leg and ankle.

Whilst you are looking for a forklift truck in and around scotland you may like to consider that a prudent second hand forklift buyer will take into account the forklift manufacturer/model in addition to the truck's history and condition.