Tip - If you are investigating toyota forklifts for contract hire 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.

While investigating toyota forklifts for contract hire in and around scotland be aware that a worn steer axle on a second-hand forklift can make it difficult to manoeuvre and be expensive to repair. Check the wheels and if they are not perpendicular to the ground this might be a problem.

If you are researching toyota forklifts for contract hire in and around scotland be aware that a newspaper company settled a claim for £140,000 accepting 85% liability for an incident where a worker was pushed off a ladder by an automated guided electric forklift truck. The worker broke his wrist and could not return to the same work.

Tip - During your research into toyota forklifts for contract hire near scotland remember that even in the best companies things can go wrong – be suspicious of a supplier that says they never have any problems!

While you are researching toyota forklifts for contract hire 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.