When you are trying to find fork truck rental in and around Isle of Wight 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.

When you are looking for fork truck rental in and around Isle of Wight then be aware that the lift truck you buy needs to fit the application you require it for. A standard mast will generally only lift to about 10ft, which is fine for offloading goods and moving them around a yard but won’t necessarily be suitable if you have high shelving/racking.

When you are trying to find fork truck rental in and around Isle of Wight it might be worth considering that with a used / secondhand lift truck the hydraulic pumps should be tested before purchase as repairs can be quite costly. Many lift trucks have an internal chain-driven hydraulic pump that will make a loud clacking sound of metal on metal if there are serious problems with it.