While looking for used fork lifts in and around Taunton TA2 be aware that forks lengths vary. Long forks reduce the aisle width that the forklift can turn or right angle stack in so you need to be sure that you match the fork length to the intended use.

While you are researching used fork lifts in and around Taunton TA2 it is worth knowing that that most forklift dealers profit from servicing their equipment rather than sales. Most reputable forklift dealers will have a service vehicle you can use while your machine is out of action and can usually repair your forklift on your site.

While investigating used fork lifts in and around Taunton TA2 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.