Whilst trying to find companies selling gas forklift trucks in and around Norfolk you might like to note that you can expect to achieve an average of 12 hours running time from a standard gas fueled truck with a four cylinder engine. A full tank of gas will generally last for to 4 days even if the forklift is in use eight hours a day, as time spent getting on and off the forklift reduces the actual running time during the shift.

While you are researching companies selling gas forklift trucks in and around Norfolk 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.

If you are trying to find companies selling gas forklift trucks in and around Norfolk you might like to know that electric forklifts will generally short out if used in the rain. This can often result in the forklift needing a couple of days to dry out before it can be used again.