When searching for mitsubishi fgc 55 k 5500kg counterbalance forklift in and around Hertfordshire remember that the forklift you buy has to fit your requirement. A standard mast will normally lift to around 3m (10ft), which is fine for offloading goods and moving them around a yard but won’t necessarily work if you have higher shelving or racking.

While you are researching mitsubishi fgc 55 k 5500kg counterbalance forklift in and around Hertfordshire 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 trying to find mitsubishi fgc 55 k 5500kg counterbalance forklift in and around Hertfordshire bear in mind that side shift capability can be useful when lining up the forks with the pallet. Rather than backing up and to reposition the forklift side shift allows the carriage to move sideways thus saving a lot of time.