Used forklift trucks
Forklifts come out of fleets on a replacement cycle rather than at the end of their life. A contract ends, a fleet is rationalised, or a site changes what it handles, and a serviceable truck with years left in it goes to market.
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Value here is decided by hours, battery or engine condition and documented servicing — not by age. A ten-year-old truck with 4,000 hours and a full service record is a better buy than a five-year-old one with 12,000 hours and no paperwork.
What to check before you buy
Hours, not years
Ask for the hour meter reading and what work the truck did. Cold store, outdoor yard and multi-shift operations wear a truck very differently from light indoor use.
Battery condition on electric trucks
The traction battery is frequently the most expensive component. Ask its age, whether it has been load-tested, and whether a charger is included — chargers are rarely as cheap to replace as people expect.
Mast, chains and forks
Check the mast channels and rollers for wear, the chains for stretch and the forks for cracks, bending or heel wear. Lift the mast fully and watch it come down.
Thorough examination record
Lifting equipment is subject to statutory thorough examination. Ask for the current report and the date of the next one, and treat its absence as a cost rather than a detail.
Attachments and tyres
Confirm which attachments are included and what tyre type it is on — cushion, pneumatic or non-marking — because that decides where it can work.
Buying through LotLoop
Every listing is reviewed by a person before publication. Sellers are businesses, checked against their Companies House record, and the result of that check is shown on the listing. You can buy at a fixed price, make an offer, or request an inspection first.
The buyer pays on the platform and LotLoop holds the seller’s transfer until collection or delivery has been verified. This is not escrow and we do not describe it as such: it is a delayed transfer against an evidenced handover.
Questions
What hours are too many on a used forklift?
There is no single number; it depends on the duty and the maintenance. A documented service record matters more than the reading. Ask what the truck did and who maintained it.
Does a used forklift come with a thorough examination?
Ask the seller directly through the listing. The obligation follows the equipment into your operation, so it is part of what you are budgeting for whether or not the current report transfers.
Can I inspect before buying?
Yes. Request an inspection through the listing, and ask to see the truck lifting under load rather than just running.
Selling forklift trucks?
Listing costs nothing and you receive the full amount you list or agree. Submit it privately — nothing is published until LotLoop has reviewed it.
Not sure what it is worth? Our used forklift price guide sets out current UK asking prices with a named source against every figure. Free, no sign-up, and it says where each number came from.