When you are searching for used fork lifts in and around Hertfordshire it might be worth considering that the forks on a second hand Lift truck might be bent and need replacing. The easiest way to test this is simply to put the mast in a vertical position and lower the forks to the floor then measure the height of the tip of the forks off the ground to see if both forks are the same.

When you are trying to find used fork lifts in and around Hertfordshire 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.

If you are trying to find used fork lifts in and around Hertfordshire you might like to note that lift trucks are peculiar machines and their age should not necessarily be a concern, unless it will be required to operate for a high number of hours per day, generally anything in excess of 6 hours.