Frequently asked questions about forklifts

EDMO Trading is a family business in Beek (Limburg, the Netherlands) that sells new and used forklifts of all common brands. The business is now in its fourth generation. Besides forklifts, EDMO Trading deals in industrial machinery, such as rollers, aerial work platforms, pallet trucks and stackers.

We sell new and used forklifts of all brands. We also supply a wide range of industrial machinery, such as rollers, aerial work platforms, pallet trucks and stackers.

Yes. EDMO Trading sells both new and used forklifts. If you are looking for a new machine that is not in stock, get in touch and tell us what you need.

We sell forklifts of all brands, including Linde, Still, Jungheinrich, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Hyster, Caterpillar, Clark, Doosan, Nissan, Yale, Crown, Heli, Komatsu, TCM and Hancha. The stock changes. You can find the current range in our stock.

EDMO Trading is a family business passed from father to son, with a history of many decades. Its knowledge of industrial equipment has been passed down for four generations.

EDMO Trading is located at Polychemstraat 16, 6191 NL Beek (South Limburg, the Netherlands), easily accessible via the A76 motorway. That also goes for a lorry or a van. You will find directions on the contact page. If you want to come and see a particular machine, please call ahead.

EDMO Trading is open Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00. Would you like to view or collect a machine? Please make an appointment in advance, then the machine will be ready for you.

Call or WhatsApp +31 (0)6 10 42 38 43, email info@edmo-trading.nl or use the contact form on our website. If your question is about a specific machine, it helps to mention the reference number from the listing.

That depends on the type, the brand, the capacity, the year of manufacture and the operating hours. At EDMO Trading, used diesel forklifts start at around €4,950; electric and heavier models cost more. Pallet trucks are available from about €1,500. The price is listed with every machine in our stock.

Choose a machine in our stock and contact us by phone, WhatsApp or email. Mention the reference number from the listing, so we know straight away which machine you mean. After that we arrange the rest, from viewing to delivery.

Yes, our stock is located at Polychemstraat 16 in Beek. Please contact us in advance to make an appointment. The forklift will then be ready and you can take your time looking at it.

Yes. On the page of every machine you can make an offer directly via "Make an offer". You can also call us or send a WhatsApp message.

No. The stock changes all the time, as machines are sold and new ones come in. The stock page shows what is available right now, with photo and price. If your model is not listed, just ask.

No. All prices are net and exclude VAT. Transport, insurance and assembly are not included in the price.

Payment is made before delivery, unless agreed otherwise in writing. You pay by bank transfer or in cash. Read more on the Delivery and export page.

Delivery is ex works from our location in Beek (EXW, Incoterms 2020). You collect the machine yourself or have it collected. We arrange transport within the Netherlands or abroad on request. Everything about collection and transport is on the Delivery and export page.

Yes. You can collect the machine at Polychemstraat 16 in Beek, Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00, by appointment. You can also send a carrier of your choice. Please agree the day and time with us in advance.

Our machines are in stock in Beek. We deliver quickly and efficiently, so your business does not have to stand still.

Yes. EDMO Trading sells forklifts and machinery to customers in the Netherlands and worldwide. Delivery is ex works from our location in Beek (EXW). You collect the machine or have it collected, or we arrange transport on request.

Yes, on request. The costs depend on the machine and the destination, so we make a quote per shipment. Give us the reference number of the machine and the delivery address and we will work it out for you.

That depends on where you are based. A business in another EU country with a valid VAT identification number can, under conditions, buy at 0% VAT (intra-Community supply) if the machine demonstrably goes to that country. For exports outside the EU, delivery can take place at 0% VAT once the export is proven with customs documents. Read more on the Delivery and export page.

The buyer. Import duties, VAT and other charges in the country of destination are for the buyer’s account. Please agree with us in advance which documents you need for export and import.

All prices are in euro (EUR), net and excluding VAT. You pay in the currency of the invoice, by bank transfer or in cash.

No warranty is given on used forklifts, unless agreed in writing. We therefore recommend viewing the machine in advance.

No. Our machines are sold as inspected and cannot be returned, so please view the machine beforehand. Report a defect you notice on delivery in writing straight away. Report a hidden defect within five working days of discovering it, and no later than fourteen days after delivery.

Our general terms and conditions are on the website and available for inspection at the front desk of Edmo-Trading B.V. in Beek. They can be obtained free of charge and apply to all our transactions. We will send them to you on request.

The common types are the diesel forklift, the electric forklift, the LPG forklift, the reach truck, the stacker and the pallet truck. There are also special versions, such as side loaders and articulated trucks for narrow aisles. Which type suits you depends on where you work, what you lift and how high you need to stack.

A diesel forklift is powerful and can work anywhere, including outdoors and on rough ground. It does produce exhaust fumes and makes noise. An electric forklift is quieter and has no emissions, but it depends on its battery and works best on a flat, hard floor. Indoors you usually choose electric, outdoors usually diesel.

For outdoor work, a diesel or LPG forklift with pneumatic or super-elastic tyres is the usual choice. It can handle a bump or a gravel path, and rain is no problem. An electric forklift with solid tyres is meant for a smooth, dry floor and is less suited to outdoor work.

In an enclosed space, an electric forklift or reach truck is the most common choice, because it gives off no exhaust fumes and makes little noise. A reach truck is narrow and can stack high, which is useful in a warehouse with racking and narrow aisles.

A reach truck is an electric forklift whose mast or forks slide forward to pick up the load. This lets it work in little space and stack high. It is widely used in warehouses with racking.

A pallet truck moves pallets across the floor and only lifts them a little. A stacker can also place a pallet high up in a rack. Both come in manual and electric versions, and both are cheaper than a full forklift.

A battery changer is a tool for taking the battery out of an electric forklift and putting a full one back in. That way the truck does not have to sit on the charger for hours. This matters most with shift work, where the forklift has to run almost all day.

Bendi is a brand known for articulated forklifts for very narrow aisles. The truck bends in the middle, so it can turn and stack in an aisle of just over two and a half metres. That can be necessary when warehouse space is limited.

Start with five questions. How heavy is the heaviest load? How high do you need to stack? Do you work indoors, outdoors or both? How wide are the aisles? How many hours a day will the machine run? With those answers, most options are already ruled out. If in doubt, you can send the details to EDMO Trading and we will think along with you.

Common forklifts lift between 1 and 5 tonnes, heavier models a lot more. The figure on the data plate only applies under certain conditions: a load at a certain distance from the fork face and up to a certain height. Lifting higher or carrying a longer load means less capacity. So also look at the load chart.

The load centre is the distance between the front of the forks and the centre of gravity of the load. For most forklifts, the capacity is given at 500 mm. If your load is longer or its centre of gravity is further forward, the truck can lift less than the data plate says.

Those are the types of mast. A simplex mast has one sliding section and has a limited lift height. A duplex mast has two and a triplex mast three, so the truck can lift higher while staying low when fully lowered. That last point matters if you need to go through a low door or into a container. A free-view mast means your view is less obstructed.

There are three main types. Pneumatic tyres are suited to outdoor use and rough ground. Super-elastic tyres are solid but give a little, and are used both indoors and outdoors. Cushion tyres are hard and smooth, meant for smooth floors indoors. With the wrong tyres, the tyre wears quickly and the truck is unpleasant to drive.

Lithium-ion charges quickly, can be topped up in between and needs no maintenance. It also lasts longer. The downside is the higher purchase price. A lead-acid battery is cheaper, but it needs topping up with water, needs a full, uninterrupted charge after use and often does not last as long. For single-shift use, lead-acid is usually more than enough.

If you use a forklift every day, buying usually works out cheaper, especially with a used machine. Renting suits a short job, a seasonal peak or a trial period to see which type you need.

Look at the operating hours, the year of manufacture and the service history. Check the mast and chains for wear, the forks for cracks or bending, and the machine for oil leaks. Test the hydraulics and the brakes. On an electric truck, the condition of the battery matters, because it is expensive to replace. A test drive is part of it.

A well-maintained forklift often runs 10,000 to 20,000 hours or more. The number of hours tells you something, but the maintenance tells you more. A machine with 8,000 hours and a full service history is often a better buy than a forklift with 5,000 hours where nobody knows how it was treated.

For most businesses, yes. A forklift loses a lot of value in its first years, and a second-hand buyer no longer bears that loss. A solid brand that has been well maintained will last for years. It is about the condition of the machine, not its age.

On the data plate, usually near the driver's seat. It shows the serial number, the year of manufacture, the unladen weight and the maximum lifting capacity. If the plate is illegible or missing, have the machine checked before you buy it.

In the Netherlands a certificate is not required by law, but the employer must be able to show that the driver knows what they are doing. A forklift certificate from a recognised training provider is the usual way to do that. Many insurers also ask for one.

Yes. A forklift is work equipment and must be safe. In practice in the Netherlands, you have it inspected by a qualified company at least once a year, more often with heavy use. Keep the inspection report, because it may be requested during an inspection or after damage.

That is set out in the manufacturer's maintenance schedule. It often comes down to a service every 500 operating hours or once a year, whichever comes first. Daily checks by the driver, such as tyres, forks, oil and brakes, are part of it too.

Yes. Besides forklifts, our stock regularly includes industrial machinery, such as rollers, aerial work platforms, pallet trucks, stackers, tractors and the occasional wheel loader. The family behind EDMO Trading has worked in industrial equipment, earthmoving and road construction for generations.