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Advice Centre - Buying and Owning a Forklift

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.

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 : 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 : 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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How to Use Electric Pallet Trucks – A Quick and Easy Guide

Whether you’re new to warehouse operations or just switching to electric pallet trucks, understanding how to use them safely and efficiently is key. At Grant Handling, we’re committed to making...

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Heli Pallet Trucks range

What is the right pallet truck for your application?

With the emergence and evolution of the electric pallet truck, there has never been a greater choice of pallet trucks available to businesses across multiple industries. Despite the original pallet...

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Heli Stacker Warehouse

Which Pallet Stacker is right for you?

A Pallet Stacker is an enhanced version of a Pallet Truck, the main differentiator being the stacker is able to lift and store pallets up to heights of 5m, whereas...

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forks-blog

When Your Forklift Forks Need Replacing

Many forklift owners are unaware of the risks damaged forks can have on lifting capabilities and the safety of staff. Forklift forks should be checked daily for signs of general...

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Switching Over

Moving from Diesel and Gas Forklifts to Electric

With the cost of living increasing and the ever-growing desire for businesses to become sustainable, you may be thinking about switching to an Electric forklift truck from an Internal combustion...

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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)