When you are searching for forklift hire in and around Somerset bear in mind that side shift capability comes in very handy when trying to line the forks up with the pallet. Instead of having to back up and reposition the lift truck the carriage can simply be shifted sideways saving a lot of time.

Tip - If you are researching forklift hire near Somerset you might not be aware that LPG gas fuel is probably the easiest option for most users – fuel is supplied in gas bottles and is easy and quick to use, whereas with diesel you will need access to a diesel pump and for battery trucks you need a proper charging unit and to manage charging down-time.

Whilst you are looking for forklift hire in and around Somerset you might like to be aware that a manufacturing company was fined £30,000 after a young worker was pinned by a lift truck against a wall and killed instantly. A lift truck was unloading a lorry in a narrow street when an oncoming vehicle forced it to reverse rapidly to get out of its way. The lift truck driver did not see the young worker leaving from the rear exit and hit him with the rear of his vehicle.