Whilst trying to find a fork lift truck in and around Basingstoke RG22 be aware that a DIY shop was fined over £500,000 plus costs of £250,000 as a result of an accident in which a female customer was killed when a forklift reversed into her. The forklift driver had been working without a look-out and as a result had not seen the customer.

While trying to find a fork lift truck in and around Basingstoke RG22 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.

Tip – If you are searching for a fork lift truck near Basingstoke RG22 and are considering a second hand machine remember to treat the purchase in a similar way to how you would buy a second hand car. Check out the machine as much as possible, test drive it and look for a service or maintenance history.