While you are researching prices of counterbalance forklift trucks in and around scotland you might wish to know that a worker had to have a leg amputated after it was crushed when the forklift he was driving toppled over when it hit a pothole. It was later found that he had not received any training in driving the forklift.

Tip – When you are looking for prices of counterbalance forklift trucks 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.

When searching for prices of counterbalance forklift trucks 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 looking for prices of counterbalance forklift trucks in and around scotland bear in mind that non-marking tyres are generally about 40% more expensive than standard black tyres and often wear out more quickly .

While you are researching prices of counterbalance forklift trucks 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.