Electric forklifts for sale & hire

At TAG Forklift Trucks we supply electric forklifts for sale and hire right across the North West, from compact three-wheel warehouse trucks to heavy-duty electric counterbalance models. Electric forklifts run quietly with zero emissions at the point of use, which makes them ideal for indoor work, food and drink storage, and any site where air quality and noise matter.

Whether you need a single truck or a full fleet, our team will match the right electric machine to your application and budget, with flexible short and long term hire, outright purchase, and full service and maintenance support behind every unit.

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More about electric forklifts

An electric forklift uses a rechargeable battery and electric motors in place of an internal combustion engine. Modern lithium-ion and lead-acid options deliver strong performance across a full shift, with fast or opportunity charging that keeps trucks working around your operation.

As well as cleaner, quieter running, electric forklifts typically cost less to operate than diesel or gas equivalents, with fewer moving parts, lower energy costs and reduced servicing. They are a popular choice for warehousing, distribution, retail and manufacturing where machines spend most of their time indoors.

Frequently asked questions

Many electric forklifts are rated for outdoor use in dry conditions and handle yards, loading bays and hard standing well. For permanently wet or rough outdoor sites a diesel or gas truck may be better suited, and our team can advise on the right option for your environment.

Most electric forklifts will comfortably run a standard single shift on a full charge. Run time depends on the battery type, the application and how hard the truck is worked, and lithium-ion batteries allow quick top-up charging during breaks to extend availability.

Generally yes. Electricity usually costs less per hour than diesel or LPG, and electric trucks have fewer moving parts, which means less routine maintenance. Over the life of the machine this often makes electric the lower total cost option for indoor work.

Yes. We offer flexible electric forklift hire, from short term cover for a single project through to long term contract hire, all with service and maintenance included so you only need to worry about the work.

Yes. Our engineers service and repair all the electric forklifts we supply, including battery care and charger checks, with planned maintenance and breakdown support across the North West.