Fork Truck Direct has one of the largest fleets of forklift trucks available for sale or hire in the South-East and East Anglia. So, if you’re looking to hire or buy forklifts in Ipswich that your business can rely on then we’re sure to have a truck that meets your requirements. Although we’re centrally located in Essex we can provide same-day delivery of forklift trucks across Suffolk, including Ipswich, Bury St. Edmunds, Felixstowe and Stowmarket.

All our new and used trucks can be supplied on a range of long-term or short-term hire contracts and are LOLER certified which ensures they meet strict health and safety standards. For more information about the range of material handling equipment, we can supply get in touch with us today on 01473 730555.

Forklift hire Ipswich businesses can count on

Forklift hire is a cost-effective way of obtaining the latest equipment without a large upfront capital outlay. With a contract hire agreement, we also look after all the maintenance requirements, leaving you to get on with running your business.

We offer a range of contracts from short-term one week hire to long-term contract hire agreements of up to 7 years. So if you’re looking for a forklift to help you through a busy period, or simply need to replace old and outdated equipment, we have a solution to meet your needs.

Buy a forklift in Ipswich

If you’re looking to buy new or used forklift trucks we have a large selection of equipment available to suit any application. We’re the leading indpendent forklift dealer for the premium forklift brand, Doosan, and we also offer the full range of Combilift and Narrow Aisle Flexi forklift products too.

All our approved used trucks are subject to a comprehensive inspection with all defective and worn components repaired or replaced. Our used forklifts also come with a comprehensive parts and labour warranty for complete peace of mind. To find out more about our refurbishment process click here.

Types of forklifts available

Counterbalance Gas & Diesel 1.5-16 tonnes

Gas and diesel-powered counterbalanced trucks are suitable for indoor and outdoor use where large distances need to be covered. We can supply both light-weight and heavy-duty models which offer lifting capacities of up to 16 tonnes. We’ve been Doosan’s leading independent forklift dealer

Counterbalance electric 1.3-5 tonnes

The electric counterbalance truck can be used indoor and outdoor, however they are better suited to an indoor environment and generally need to be charged overnight to optimise performance.  We can supply electric counterbalanced trucks with a range of lifting capacities to 5 tonnes.

Reach trucks 1.5-3 tonnes

The versatile reach truck is designed to operate in tight warehouse spaces and offers excellent horizontal stacking and loading ability. We have a range of reach trucks available with lifting capacities available up to 3 tonnes.

Narrow Aisle Flexi-Trucks 1.5-2.5 tonnes

The increased manoeuvrability of the Narrow Aisle Flexi truck makes it suitable for warehouses with limited space and tight aisles. We can supply Narrow Aisle Flexi trucks with lifting capacity up to 2.5 tonnes.

Powered pallet trucks and order pickers

We also stock a wide selection of powered pallet trucks and low to high-level order pickers. These can be supplied in a range of sizes and capacities to suit your environment.

If you would like more information about the range of services we provide or would like help choosing the right materials handling equipment for your business then contact our friendly and helpful team on 01473 730555. Alternatively, complete our contact form here and one of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.