When you are trying to find Forklifts in and around Shetland 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 searching for Forklifts in and around Shetland then be aware that the wording of warranties differ and that it is worth finding our exactly what is and isn’t included, for example some will include for another Lift truck to be provided whilst the warranty work is being carried out whilst other warranties will only cover the work itself.

While you are searching for Forklifts in and around Shetland then be aware that it is difficult to determine the year a lift truck was manufactured because most of them do not have an age stamped on the data plate.