While looking for pedestrian counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland 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.

Whilst researching pedestrian counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland it might be worth considering that if your forklift is in use eight hours a day; or you have pallet shelving and a large warehouse then a cheap used/second-hand forklift will probably not be the best investment.

Tip - If you are investigating pedestrian counterbalance forktrucks near scotland it might help you to know that in the UK we use the term “forklift” but in America and other parts of the world “forktruck” is more common. Ultimately though whatever name we use, we mean the same thing.

If you are investigating pedestrian counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland you should be aware that a newspaper distribution company was fined £125,000 when a van driver suffered severe head injuries after being hit in the head by a reversing forklift. The forklift driver had reversed without looking.

Whilst looking for pedestrian counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland it might be worth considering that if you already own a forklift and are purchasing another one because you need to upgrade for any number of reasons, then it will usually pay you not to mention that you have a forklift to trade in until you have negotiated the best price on the new forklift.