When you are investigating a manual forklift in and around scotland it might help you to know that electric forklift trucks need a battery charger and that most of the chargers require a 3 phase electric supply, which is not always available. Single phase charging units are available in the market but they usually only work on low-amp batteries.

Whilst enquiring about a manual forklift in and around scotland be aware that there are several aspects that will influence the forklift operator's comfort level: an old style machine that is awkward to work with or a machine that has operator access on only one side will affect the ability of the operator to comfortably work to their optimum level.

While you are researching a manual forklift in and around scotland check the state of the forks on any second hand forklift you look at. Bent forks may need to be replaced. The best way to check this is simply to put the mast in a vertical position and lower the forks to the floor. Once at the floor use a tape to check that both fork tips are the same height from the ground.