At Trucks Direct we take stock of new forklifts every week so as to keep our stock fresh and ready to be sold or hired. Diesel forklift trucks are some of the most powerful that can be bought and we regularly take stock of some of those with the greatest capacities on the market. For instance, the Jungheinrich DFG50CS has a capacity load of around 5000 kilograms and has a side shift 4th hydraulic as standard. It also boasts a 4500 mm stage mast that makes it great for retrieving goods from high shelves. Some of these models can also be used outdoors if they have been fitted with an outdoor cab, which is great since they can then become the all round vehicle that can load onto lorries and trucks in a variety of different weather conditions. If you need powerful used forklifts like this, it is imperative that you strike while the iron is hot, because it can quickly be snapped up by somebody else.

Even if a truck is nearly 10 years old, it can still be a great investment providing many years of quality, and most importantly, safe service. A truck from 2003 or so is not a liability if it has been cared for and has passed its 12 months LOLER certificate. Our engineers test each truck, putting them through their paces and checking for any damage that could represent a threat to both you or your customers. Many of the trucks that we receive have actually come from the main dealer, meaning that they have maintained them with all of the proper parts and in line with all of the best practices. This can often mean that a 10 year old used forklift is actually looking as new, which might not be the case if it had come from elsewhere.

All of these types of machinery necessitate some form of training, and because we specialise in forklifts, we are the best people to come to. Our training is great for beginners who have no experience handling a truck like this before and all it requires is being over 16 and in decent physical shape. It will include an understanding of the health and safety requirements that come along with a truck like this, as well as an understanding of how the truck is weighted, which can enable workers to use it safely and efficiently. This also must necessitate the ability to inspect the vehicle before use so as to determine its ability to carry out the job safely. Understanding the area in which the truck has to operate is also important, since some areas could restrict movement, or they could include moving on sloped surfaces, which could prove dangerous. Different loading methods are also handled with laden and un-laden pallet handling, as well as loading and unloading lorries. Operating a truck like this is a risk business, but with quality training all employees should take it upon themselves to create an environment that is safe for all.