While investigating secondhand diesel forktrucks in and around scotland you might wish to be aware that a forklift driver also has a legal duty to ensure the safety of others. In one case a forklift driver working at a sawmill was fined £1,750 plus costs after an incident in which he hit a fellow employee causing a fractured pelvis, cuts and bruises. The driver''s vision was impaired by the load he was carrying. In this case the employer had employed an in-house forklift truck trainer and the driver had received regular refresher training and re-testing and as a result it was the employee not the employer that was fined for this incident.

If you are investigating secondhand diesel forktrucks in and around scotland remember that a cushion tyre is not actually padded. It is a solid rubber tyre that has no inner tube. They are really only suitable for warehouse type machines as they can only be used on hard surfaces like concrete or tarmac.

If you are searching for secondhand diesel forktrucks in and around scotland a forklift truck with a warranty is usually more expensive than one without, so it is generally worth checking the price both with and without the warranty so that you can check exactly what you are paying for.