When you are investigating Forklifts in and around suffolk bear in mind that in the forklift trade, as in the motorcar industry, there is a “grey market”. This is the sale of forklifts imported into the UK from foreign markets. The main problem with these units is that they look the same as UK models but most dealers can’t support them as parts are different to those on UK models and are therefore difficult and expensive to source.

When trying to find Forklifts in and around suffolk ensure that you check the wording of warranties. They can differ immensely and you need to be sure exactly what is and isn’t included. For example some warranties allow for another forklift to be provided whilst warranty work is being carried out whereas other warranties only cover the work itself.

While trying to find Forklifts in and around suffolk be aware that a dealer generally sells a new product and an independent dealer is usually a supplier who doesn’t sell a main line but services a range of different manufacturers.

Tip - If you are considering Forklifts near suffolk it may be useful to you to know that in the UK a standard pallet is around 2tonnes in weight and therefore a standard forklift will carry up to 2.5tonnes.

When searching for Forklifts in and around suffolk 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.