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See how easy it is to get the forklifts your business need, for the time you need them.

Get the easy guide to buying forklifts and see the commonly asked questions you should consider.

See the new forklift technologies and trends to help you go the distance in 2021.

See this guide to the best lifting equipment for warehouses and find out our top picks.

See this guide to diesel forklift maintenance and find out how to prevent unexpected breakdowns.

Read electric forklift maintenance advice and get the most from your forklift and its battery.

Find out about how we’ve made forklift servicing safe and contact free.

Get contact less forklift truck repairs from a safe social distance. Find out the process.

Get the latest advice from Health and Safety Executive regarding forklift driver training and refresher courses in light of COVID-19.

Get the low down on what you can expect to pay and what to look for when buying.

While it may be tempting to cut corners by embarking on casual driver training, it’s not advisable. Here we explore the dangers associated with venturing down this route.

An excellent opportunity for a Forklift Field Service Engineer to join a well established, and well respected Forklift Business serving the Yorkshire area.

It’s worth buying through an official forklift truck dealer for several key reasons. Find out what they are in this blog that summarises the benefits.

Looking to get forklift certified? Find out what the driving training course entails in this blog.

Short term forklift truck hire for busy periods represents real value. Find out more about the benefits of short term forklift truck hire.

Thinking of investing in an electric forklift? Find out why they’re such a good choice in this guide.

Take a look at this guide to safely cleaning forklift trucks.

Find out what to look for when choosing a pedestrian forklift that’s right for your business in this guide.

Find out what to look for when selecting a counterbalance forklift truck that’s right for your business in this guide.

Forklift won’t start? Take a look at this list of possible causes.

Take a look at this forklift safety infographic and find out how to stay safe and look after your vehicles and operators during the winter.

Find out what a forklift service typically involves in this short guide.

Looking for reliable forklift hire in West Yorkshire, from manufacturers like Yale, Samuk and Nexen? Here’s how to keep your site running with the right vehicles…

Overloading forklifts can cause dangerous accidents. Find out what the risks are in this blog.

Take a look at everything you need to think about before buying a forklift truck for your business in this infographic.

Is your forklift regularly overheating? Find out what could be causing the issue and how to solve it.

To keep your site safe and your forklift trucks properly maintained, there are a number of vehicle checks that should be carried out daily. Check them out in this infographic.

Rigorous safety procedures are essential when working around forklift vehicles and heavy moving loads. Here are 7 warehouse safety hacks.

Take a look at these photos from the early days of Moorgate Forklifts. We’ve come a long way over the last 31 years!

You can save time and money if you look after the battery within your electric forklift. Find out how in this blog.

Buying a used forklift? Check out this list of things you must check first before buying.

Learn how to stay safe and look after your forklift vehicles and team during the winter.

Discover one of the most common ways forklift operators unwittingly damage their trucks in this blog from one of our Moorgate engineers.

Take a look inside our Leeds workshop to see how the whole team works to provide you with the very best vehicles.

Find out why on-site forklift truck driver training is the most efficient way to equip your team.

Find out why an LPG forklift truck could be the right choice for your business.

Find out what pre-operation checks should be carried out to help forklift truck drivers stay safe in this infographic.

Find out why an electric forklift could be the right choice for your business.

Discover the top 5 most common forklift safety hazards and how they can be avoided.

At Moorgate, we carry out forklift maintenance checks and repairs to keep your vehicles in safe and working condition all year round.

Find out how we support our local Leeds junior rugby club in our latest blog.

Noticed an issue with your forklift? We’ve pulled together a few common forklift problems and how best to deal with them.

We carry out forklift maintenance checks and repairs to keep your vehicles in safe and working condition for the winter months.

We’ve put together the pros and cons of choosing an electric, diesel or LPG forklift into this infographic to help you decide which is best for your business.

Operating a forklift every day, it becomes second nature. Read our 5 everyday hazards to watch out for to avoid complacency.

There are a few subtle differences which you need to consider before buying or hiring a forklift. These are the types of forklifts you should choose from.

Buying in or hiring a forklift is a big investment. We offer expert advice on choosing the right forklift for businesses around Leeds.

We carry out forklift maintenance checks and repairs to keep your vehicles in safe and working condition all year round.

An electric truck might not be practical for your needs, an LPG might not either, so how does a diesel truck compare?

Is LPG right for your business? Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of the LPG forklift truck in this blog

We’ve put together a list of 10 simple tips to help you ensure your own safety, and the safety of those around you, whilst operating a forklift.

We’ve put together a list of five best practices to help you look after your electric forklift’s battery.

Find out how an inspection of your materials handling equipment could highlight any faults and repairs that if not addressed could prove costly.

Find out how to check your tyre tread wear the right way and eliminate the risk of replacing your tyres either too early or too late.