If you are investigating contract hire counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland it may help to be aware that if you only need to offload goods once a week, move them into a warehouse or storage area; set them on the ground; break down the pallets and position the goods where needed then an inexpensive used or second-hand forklift will probably be more than adequate.

Whilst searching for contract hire counterbalance forktrucks in and around scotland it is worth knowing that a well-maintained electric forklift battery has an estimated life of 5-7 years however they can often last as long as ten years. But the life expectancy will be considerably reduced if it is consistently run hard and not given enough time to cool down.

While you are researching contract hire counterbalance forktrucks 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.