While investigating reconditioned counterbalance forktrucks 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 researching reconditioned counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland remember that the batteries in electric forklifts require regular charging. A new battery can give approximately 6 hours of running time for a standard 4 wheel forklift. The batteries also need proper and regular maintenance and are not cheap to replace.

While investigating reconditioned counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland you might wish to be aware that a forklift driver also has a legal duty to ensure the safety of others. In one case a forklift driver working at a sawmill was fined £1,750 plus costs after an incident in which he hit a fellow employee causing a fractured pelvis, cuts and bruises. The driver''s vision was impaired by the load he was carrying. In this case the employer had employed an in-house forklift truck trainer and the driver had received regular refresher training and re-testing and as a result it was the employee not the employer that was fined for this incident.

While trying to find reconditioned counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland it might help you to know that Atlet has a comprehensive range of forklift trucks based on six basic chassis types. This reduces to a minimum the number of components in use and simplifies servicing and repairs.

Whilst investigating reconditioned counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland be aware that Hydrostatic IC engine powered forklift trucks are particularly designed for highly intensive materials handling operations that involve shuttling type movement.