When researching hire counterbalance forklifts in and around wales it is worth noting that that new forklifts are expensive and represent a considerable expenditure for the business. However a brand new machine is an absolute necessity if your business runs double-shifts or the forklift will be in use for 10 hours in a day. A used forklift will be more suitable if your usage is much less than this or if it is to be a backup to another forklift.

Whilst you are looking for hire counterbalance forklifts in and around wales you might like to be aware that an employee was run over by a forklift truck resulting in both his legs being broken, leaving him unable to walk for almost two years. This was one of two forklift incidents that led to the employer being fined £25,000 and ordered to pay over £8,000 in costs.

If you are researching hire counterbalance forklifts in and around wales a retired rental forklift can be a good option if you are looking for a used forklift especially as they will have been well-serviced during their rental lifetime, however don't rule out lease returns, repossessions and demonstration machines as these too can be a good buy.