Local Forklifts & Forklift Repairs in Somerville VIC

Licence requirements for forklift hire and rental

Forklift services are in high demand for industrial businesses. Many people looking to rent or buy a forklift wonder which licence they should get – as licences are required for any person wishing to operate a forklift. Here is our break down of the types of forklift licences.

There are two classes of licences: LF class and LO class.

• LF is the standard licence. It is needed to operate counterbalanced forklifts, high reach forklifts, side loading forklifts and truck mounted forklifts. These are the common forklifts that are used in any business that needs to move products on pallets. The operator travels in the machine at all times and stays at ground level.
• LO class licence is needed to operate order picking forklift, turret and lifted trucks. These are special forklifts that are more difficult to operate and lift the operator into the air to load the pallet.

In most cases, people should get a licence that fits their business need. Here at Yellow Pages, we make it easy to find forklift services near you. Why not get started today by searching through our listings?