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Advice Centre

Choosing the right forklift or warehouse equipment is about more than comparing purchase prices. The right solution should support your loads, operating hours, site layout, safety requirements, energy use, uptime expectations and long-term operating cost.

At Grant Handling, our experts help businesses make practical materials handling decisions. We look at how your operation works, where the pressure points are, and which equipment and support model will give you the most reliable outcome. Whether you are reviewing electric, diesel, LPG, lithium-ion, new, used, hire or service options, our advice is focused on helping you choose equipment that fits the job and protects productivity.

FAQs: Challenges facing the manufacturing sector

What are the most common causes of forklift downtime in manufacturing? The most common causes include ageing equipment, delayed maintenance, component wear, battery issues, hydraulic faults, operator damage and equipment...

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Five signs it’s the right time to look at Lithium-ion forklifts

Five signs it’s the right time to look at Lithium-ion forklifts Lithium-ion forklifts are becoming increasingly common in warehouses, however, not every operation is ready to make the switch and...

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Electric vs Diesel vs LPG Forklifts: Which is Right for Your Operation?

Electric vs Diesel vs LPG Forklifts: Which is Right for Your Operation? Choosing the right forklift is not simply how it’s powered. The decision affects uptime, running costs, productivity, operator...

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FAQs : Forklift truck compliance and safety

Do forklift operators need a licence in the UK? The UK does not issue a formal forklift driving licence, but operators must receive adequate training under Health and Safety Executive...

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FAQs : HELI brand

Who are HELI forklifts? HELI is one of the world’s largest forklift manufacturers, producing a wide range of electric, diesel, LPG and lithium-ion material handling equipment. HELI forklifts are used...

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FAQs : Buying and owning a forklift truck

How much does a forklift cost in the UK? In the UK, a new forklift typically costs between £12,000 and £35,000 depending on the truck capacity, lift height, power type...

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FAQs : Forklift truck service and maintenance

How often should a forklift be serviced? Most forklifts require servicing every 250 to 500 operating hours depending on the manufacturer, application and working environment. High-intensity warehouse operations and multi-shift...

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Grant Handling Apprentice

FAQs : Why Grant Handling is different

What makes Grant Handling different from other forklift suppliers? Grant Handling is different because we look beyond the truck. Our experts review the full materials handling challenge — uptime, cost,...

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FAQs: Industry challenges and materials handling priorities

How can forklifts reduce the cost per pallet moved? In logistics and warehousing, forklift performance affects the cost of every pallet stored, picked, loaded or moved. The right truck and...

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FAQs : Electric, diesel, LPG and lithium forklift advice

Which forklift power type is best for warehouses? Electric forklifts are commonly preferred for warehouse operations because they produce zero exhaust emissions at point of use, operate more quietly and...

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Grant Handling hit the Builders Merchants Sweet Spot!

We know it’s tough being a builders merchant, with tight margins, rising costs and unpredictable demand. Add to that volatile supply chains and economic uncertainty, and it becomes a challenge...

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Avoid accidents before they happen: Essential Forklift Safety

Safety is at the heart of what we do, so working with our customers we deliver the right product for every application, but we also put safety first, because supporting...

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Other Advice

Christmas Opening Hours and Delivery Schedule

To guarantee delivery before Christmas, please check the delivery lead times on the product pages. If you are ordering an electric pallet truck, we recommend you order it by 19th December to guarantee delivery before Christmas.

Call our head office – 01483 276101 if you would like to place an order on the 22nd December and our team will let you know if we can deliver your item before Christmas.

Any orders placed from 23rd December will be delivered after Christmas from the 5th January.

From the Grant Handling team, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Standard Refurbishment

  • Full inspection
  • Servicing
  • Safety checks
  • Minor repairs
  • Hydraulic and transmission checks
  • Cleaned and paintwork refreshed
  • Tyres with min. 35% tread
  • 12 month thorough examination inspection (in accordance with LOLER’ 98)

Comprehensive Refurbishment

  • Full inspection
  • Servicing
  • Safety checks
  • Minor repairs and major component checks
  • Hydraulic and transmission checks
  • Full respray
  • New or reconditioned battery
  • New tyres if required
  • 12 month thorough examination inspection (in accordance with LOLER’ 98)