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Electric Forklift Truck Hire

  • Battery Powered
  • Low Cost Operation
  • 3 & 4 Wheel Vehicles
  • 1.8T, 2T, 2.5T, 3T Available
  • Charged & Ready To Use
  • Save 18% on Average UK Price
  • Hire for DIY or Trade

  Low Cost Delivery: Nationwide

  5 hired in the last 24 hours

  Insurance Available

  Deposit Required

  Online ID Verification Required

Why Hire from National Tool Hire?

DIY & Trade

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£245.24
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Please note: All consumables are non-refundable. These are purchased items, not hired

  • Electric Counterbalance Material Handlers

    Electric forklift truck hire offers you top performance, low operating costs, dependability, low maintenance, health, safety and environmental benefits. They are cleaner to operate and maintain, do not produce emissions, are quiet running, and safe around perishable items. Electric forklifts are perfect for indoor use, and they are easy to charge when not in use.

    You can use a forklift truck to move materials over short distances. They are useful for various jobs because they are so versatile and practical. Forklifts are compact and have rear-wheel steering, which means an operator can take advantage of their maneuverability in small spaces and around tight corners. A forked platform is usually at the front or back of the vehicle, and allow for insertion under cargo or loads. You can raise and lower the platform using a hydraulic system, allowing you to move items in a safe and steady way.

    Electric forklifts offer a high level of versatility and are ideal in workzones where diesel or gas powered machines are not suitable, like in areas with poor ventilation, sound-sensitive locations, or sensitive sites. They are ideal for warehouses and factories in the haulage, distribution and logistics sectors, builders yards, DIY stores, forecourts, and more.

    We offer 1800kg and 2000kg 3 wheeled machines. They a smaller turning circle, allowing the forklift to turn in even cramped spaces. The counterbalance functionality is also included in three-wheelers, making it highly maneuverable with loads of all shapes and sizes. We also have 4 wheeled 2000kg, 2500kg, and 3000kg capacity machines with 4.7-metre masts and 1.2-metre forks, depending upon what you need. If you need a jib, a cabin, or non-marking tyres for the area you are working, you can add them to your order during checkout.

    Battery Powered
    Training Required
    Large Van or Truck
  • Model Load Capacity Load Centre Lift Height Turning Radius Battery Capacity Weight
    1.8T (3 Wheels) 1800kg 500mm 6000mm 1601mm 48V / 460Ah(V/Ah) 3190kg
    2T (3 Wheels) 2000kg 500mm 6000mm 1716mm 48V / 460Ah(V/Ah) 3380kg
    2T 2000kg 500mm 6000mm 2155mm 48V / 600Ah(V/Ah) 4040kg
    2.5T 2500kg 500mm 6000mm 2155mm 48V / 600Ah(V/Ah) 4226kg
    3T 3000kg 500mm 6000mm 2349mm 48V / 600Ah(V/Ah) 4910kg

    Please note: This product description and specification is based on the model most widely stocked across our network of partner stores. Alternative brands of equivalent specification may be supplied based on location and availability.

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    Diesel Forklift Truck

    Ideal For Demanding Loading Operations

    • Reliable & Durable
    • 2.5T, 3T, 3.5T Machines Available
    • 4.7m & 6m Lifting Heights
    • 1.2m, 1.8m Forks
    • White Diesel Only
    • Reliable & Durable
    • 2.5T, 3T, 3.5T Machines Available
    • 4.7m & 6m Lifting Heights
    • 1.2m, 1.8m Forks
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    from £312.90

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    Gas Forklift Truck

    For Indoor & Outdoor Handling Operations

    • 1.6T - 4T Available
    • 4.7m Lifting Heights
    • 1.2m & 1.8m Forks
    • Easy Refuelling
    • 1.6T - 4T Available
    • 4.7m Lifting Heights
    • 1.2m & 1.8m Forks
    • Easy Refuelling
    from £183.60

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       Save 19%
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      Low Cost National Delivery

    Rough Terrain Forklift Truck

    Ideal For Outdoor Handling Operations

    • Rugged & Reliable
    • 4 Wheel Drive
    • 2.6T, 3T, 4T Machine Available
    • 6.55m Lifting Height
    • White Diesel Only
    • Rugged & Reliable
    • 4 Wheel Drive
    • 2.6T, 3T, 4T Machine Available
    • 6.55m Lifting Height
    • White Diesel Only
    from £369.95

       DIY & Trade
       Save 18%
       Best Availability

      Low Cost National Delivery

Saturday Same-Day Hire is only available as Click & Collect. If you require delivery/collection by us, please select Friday as the start date and Saturday as the end date (for no extra cost).
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From 1st April 2022, our suppliers will only fuel machines with white diesel. This is due to new government guidelines.

If you, as the hirer, refuel any equipment while it is in your possession, it must be with WHITE DIESEL.

YOU MUST NOT USE RED DIESEL IN HIRED MACHINES OR EQUIPMENT.

If you return a machine refuelled with rebated diesel, suppliers will have to remove and dispose of the fuel. They must also flush the tank and supply lines before they can refuel them. The process is chargeable, with no exceptions.

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An "away from depot" charge will be calculated at checkout. We recommend you have your own Hired-In Plant Insurance (HIPI). If you need this, we can introduce you to an insurance provider, talk to us.

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This product requires a £500.00 refundable deposit. This deposit is used to cover any excess that you might need to pay if the equipment is damaged during the hire period.

If a charge for fuel is not included. We supply the machine with a full tank, and we will charge you for the amount you have used at the end of the hire, which will be deducted from your deposit. If you refuel the tank, there will be no additional costs.

Deposits are refundable once the product is returned and checked by our partner. Any damages or cleaning charges will be deducted from the deposit.

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Yoti is a digital identity company that makes it safer for people to prove who they are. We don't charge for this service.

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Why Hire From Us?
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