When searching for cat reach fork lift truck in and around scotland 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.

When researching cat reach fork lift truck in and around scotland take into consideration that renting a forklift can sometimes work out to be the cheaper option when maintenance and repair costs are factored in.

While you are researching cat reach fork lift truck in and around scotland check the state of the forks on any second hand forklift you look at. Bent forks may need to be replaced. The best way to check this is simply to put the mast in a vertical position and lower the forks to the floor. Once at the floor use a tape to check that both fork tips are the same height from the ground.

Tip – When you are looking for cat reach fork lift truck in and around scotland you should be aware that charging units are available to allow you to charge your electric truck from a 13amp socket. However, these are very slow and are really only suitable for very light usage – and hour or so a day.

Whilst looking for cat reach fork lift truck in and around scotland remember that attachments different applications are available, such as hydraulic clamps which are useful for handling white goods or rotating clamps that are useful for managing paper rolls. The right attachment for the job can be the most valuable part of your purchase.