While you are researching caterpillar gc 70 k 7000kg counterbalance forklift in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE88 check the state of the forks on any second hand forklift you look at. Bent forks may need to be replaced. The best way to check this is simply to put the mast in a vertical position and lower the forks to the floor. Once at the floor use a tape to check that both fork tips are the same height from the ground.

Whilst searching for caterpillar gc 70 k 7000kg counterbalance forklift in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE88 it is worth knowing that a well-maintained electric forklift battery has an estimated life of 5-7 years however they can often last as long as ten years. But the life expectancy will be considerably reduced if it is consistently run hard and not given enough time to cool down.

Tip - When you are investigating caterpillar gc 70 k 7000kg counterbalance forklift in and around Newcastle Upon Tyne NE88 it may help to be aware that pallet trucks are manual trucks that will pick up a pallet and move it around a warehouse and are quite inexpensive. Battery operated pallet trucks are available but often the cost increase in adding the battery will make it just as cheap to buy a decent used forklift.