Counterbalance trucks are the most common type of fork lift in use in the UK today and are the workhorse of most materials handling operations.
They come in a vast range of sizes and capacities from small, manoeuvrable electric 3 wheelers of 1000kg capacity through to huge 50,000kg capacity diesel machines. The most common are 2,500kg capacity diesel or LPG machines.
Truck Type | Operator Experience | Course Duration | Delegates per course |
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Counterbalance Trucks B1 – up to 5000kg B2 – 5001kg to 15000kg B3 – 15001kg+ Rough Terrain Fixed Mast |
Novice | 5 Days | Maximum of 3 |
Experienced | 3 Days | Maximum of 3 | |
Refresher | 1 Day | Maximum of 3 |