While you are looking for hire a forklift in and around Berkshire bear in mind that whilst it is very expensive to buy a replacement battery for an electric lift truck, you are in effect purchasing fuel for the next 5 years. Overall it is generally considered about 25% cheaper to operate and maintain an electric lift truck than an internal combustion gas or diesel lift truck.

Whilst you are looking for hire a forklift in and around Berkshire you might like to be aware that employers who operate lift trucks need to carry out risk assessments and have clear procedures in place for their operation.

When you are trying to find hire a forklift in and around Berkshire bear in mind that a 7,000lb triple stage 17ft mast does not mean that it can take 7,000lb and lift it 17ft in the air. Lift height greatly diminishes as the height of the load increases and above 10ft the load capacity drops off considerably. Always refer to the manufacturers load chart which will show the differential drop as the lift goes higher.