When you are investigating second hand fork lifts in and around Kirkcaldy KY1 bear in mind that in the forklift trade, as in the motorcar industry, there is a “grey market”. This is the sale of forklifts imported into the UK from foreign markets. The main problem with these units is that they look the same as UK models but most dealers can’t support them as parts are different to those on UK models and are therefore difficult and expensive to source.

While you are researching second hand fork lifts in and around Kirkcaldy KY1 it may help you to know that an articulated forklift truck can work in narrower aisle than either a reach or counterbalance forklift and therefore could help to increase storage capacity by up to 50%.

While trying to find second hand fork lifts in and around Kirkcaldy KY1 if you are looking at a used or second-hand forklift it is worth testing the hydraulic pumps before purchase as repairs can be expensive. Many forklifts have an internal chain-driven hydraulic pump that makes a clacking sound if there are major problems with it.