To ensure all applications are catered for the choice of product ranges from compact 4 metre machines suitable for tight, confined sites, up to versatile 25 metre rotational telehandlers, ideal for the more demanding projects.
The fleet stands at over 1,200 machines plus attachments, with the mix and specification reflecting the ever-changing needs of the construction industry. Health and safety is a key driver in determining the specification of machines that join the fleet as part of the significant ongoing investment program, with the high profile JCB and Manitou brands playing a prominent part.
JCB are the UK's best known manufacturer of construction equipment and have a reputation for innovation and quality. They partnered Vibroplant for many years and have continued this relationship with UK Forks. We carry their full range of rough terrain telehandlers and straight mast forklifts.
Manitou manufactured the world's first rough terrain forklift-truck in 1957 and since then have expanded their operation worldwide from their base in France. UK Forks have Manitou machines ranging from the small 3-wheeled 'Twisco' machines to the 18m rotational telehandlers.
Dieci are a key partner who supply 360° rotational telehandlers to UK Forks, they have 8 models in their range reaching up to 25m in height. They also have a full range of standard telehandlers in the UK.
Bobcat. Part of the Compact Vehicle Technologies Sector of multinational company Ingersoll Rand, Bobcat is known all over the world for the compact loader which was invented almost 50 years ago in North Dakota, USA. Today, nearly 1 out of 2 compact loaders worldwide bear the distinctive Bobcat cathead logo.
Mantis Cranes is the brand name of Masol Ireland Ltd. They have their head office in Donegal in the North West of Ireland and are the only manufacturer of self-erecting cranes outside of mainland Europe. Since 1999 when this company was established they have steadily expanded the capacity of their facility and have followed a program of innovation and quality control. As the first to introduce hydraulic self-erecting cranes to the Irish market they have provided a safe and cost effective method of on site materials handling on hundreds of projects in Ireland, the U.K. and further afield.