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Articulated Forklift Sales & Hire, UK

  • Flexible financing options
  • CESAB approved dealer
  • Operating our own transport
  • 4 hours service promise
  • Always offering our most competitive prices
  • 35 yrs in business
  • Working with leading brands

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Forklift Trucks for Sale, Hire, Forklift Service & Forklift Training Courses in Northampton, Nottingham, Derby, Warwick, Leicester, Birmingham and across East Midlands, and West Midlands.

Why Angus Lift Trucks?

At Angus Lift Trucks, you’ll find an extensive range of flexi forklift equipment sales and hire within the UK, for all your needs, including new and used fork trucks, articulated lift trucks, warehouse equipment, and pallet or stacker trucks. Customer favorites include fast-growing articulated forklift brands like Narrow Aisle’s Flexi forklifts, available for sale and hire from Angus across the UK in areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, East Midlands, to name just a few.

We offer top-rated Flexi forklift sales and hire and provide flexible payment options for every pay grade. Finance your equipment and return it to us for service and repair work later. Our team is fully trained to repair breakdowns before they disrupt your work productivity.

Flexi Forklifts Range

Before you hire or purchase Flexi articulated fork trucks for your UK projects, it helps to know which model is right for you. There is a wide range of Flexi forklifts for sale and hire (UK) from Angus in areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, East Midlands, to name just a few. They come in varying models and price points.

Flexi articulated trucks have a capacity to hold between 1300g and 2000g, depending on the model. They all have each wheel in contact with the ground at all times, creating a stable and more ergonomic operation than some alternatives with only three wheels.

The unique Flexi digital range uses the highest quality materials and suppliers. Using only the best quality allows the company to be super reliable and come with aftersales warranties, unlike those you normally find in the industry.

The quality and reliability of Flexi products are unmatched. It’s built directly into each model through components like:

  • Elastic rubber treaded tyres
  • Digital control software and systems
  • Integrated side shifting fork carriage
  • Electric motors

New to using the brand and still not sure if Narrow Aisle Flexi forklifts is the right buy or rental for your UK business? Angus also offers training courses for operators. You can receive Flexi technical training, SE installation, from novice to experienced drivers.

Used Flexi Forklifts for Sale & Hire, UK

Flexi forklift trucks are also available for sale and hire in used options. Renting or buying used Flexi lift trucks could help you save money if cost-effectiveness is your goal. The used Flexi fork trucks are especially popular purchases and rentals among small startup businesses.

All Flexi articulated forklifts we sell or hire come with a LOLER examination certificate, meaning you can rest assured knowing your model will operate as soon as it arrives. We take extra care to inspect each unit, new or used, before your purchase to ensure only the best stock is available. All Flexi forklifts that fail to meet our inspection requirements are not sold or hired.

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About Flexi

Established in 1976, Flexi provides industry-leading VNA and articulated trucks for sale and hire. The Flexi articulated fork trucks are a perfect buy or rental for warehouse operations, especially if your goal is to maximize storage capacity. Various gas and electric models are available, and prices are highly competitive.

Angus Lift Trucks has a wide range of new Narrow Aisle Flexi MHE equipment for sale and hire across the UK in areas like Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Birmingham, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, to name just a few. Flexi forklifts are intricate pieces of warehouse equipment that save space and increase the amount of storage. Unlike other forklifts available for sale or hire on the market, Flexi forklifts help you reduce the aisle size between racking. The brand also pioneered the front-wheel-drive articulated forklift concept in 1990, making them popular worldwide. Flexi trucks are well-known for their safety and multi-shift capabilities, making them easy for beginners to operate.

Compared to traditional trucks, buying, renting, and using a Flexi forklift allows you to create up to 30% more storage space in a warehouse. Warehouse owners with a lot of stock adore the company, along with third-party logistics and manufacturing logistics companies.

The best part about hiring and purchasing Flexi fork trucks is that they’re electrically powered. Because they can easily handle moving large amounts of equipment in a tight space, many people love how they don’t require LPG or gas to run.

Flexi LiTHiON Fork Trucks for Sale & Hire, UK

Among the best Flexi Narrow Aisle lift trucks for sale & hire in the UK are the lithium-ion-powered models. The Flexi LiTHiON is a range of Flexi articulated trucks with heavy-duty lithium-ion batteries. These batteries allow for less downtime.

The secret to Flexi’s lithium-ion batteries lies in the charge. These models come with a 24-hour operation. You don’t need to use a spare battery or change facility. With this technology, you can get tons of work done in less time.

The Flexi LiTHiON articulated forklift range on sale and rental from Angus features next-generation digital technology. It can move at high speeds without sacrificing stability too. The controls are easy to navigate, making the forklift always smooth to drive.

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More on our Flexi Lift Truck Sales Service

If you want to hire or buy Flexi forklift trucks across the UK in areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands and East Midlands, we advise you to look through the list of online stock. Click on the model you’re interested in to learn more or visit our showroom. Some of the Flexi Narrow Aisle fork trucks we sell and rent include:

  • Flexi G3: A popular Flexi model, the G3 is reliable and allows users to manoeuvre heavy materials in the narrowest aisles.
  • Flexi G4: A mid-range budget model, the G4 is suitable if safety is your main concern. This option includes more advanced features than the more bare-bones G3.
  • Flexi Lite: The most lightweight Flexi model on sale and rental, Flexi Lite, is perfect for use in confined environments, such as storage units, or with loading and unloading trailers.

If you’re looking to rent or buy Flexi forklifts within the UK, find the model that’s right for your environment. Angus Lift Trucks has some of the best options. We can actively help you search for a specific forklift truck to meet your needs. All Flexi articulated forklifts we sell or hire come with a LOLER examination certificate, meaning you can rest assured knowing your model will operate as soon as it arrives. We take extra care to inspect each unit, new or used, before your purchase or rental to ensure only the best stock is available. You can rent or purchase Flexi fork trucks to stack aisles to 1.6 metres, lift 14 metres high, or handle up to 2.5 tonnes of merchandise.

After delivery, you can start it right up and get to work. Our process is one of the many reasons our customers feel comfortable knowing they can benefit from the highest quality forklifts.

After Sales Support

Aftersales support extends to parts and services in over 65 countries as well. Any authorized distributor of Flexi products has access to their first-class parts and warranty services.

No matter where you’re located, Flexi customers have the full support of the company behind them.

For more information about our Flexi Narrow Aisle forklift sales and rentals within the UK, contact us today!

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ESPO is a local authority purchasing and distribution consortium, supplying a huge range of workplace products, from food, furniture and hardware to stationery and vehicles, to the education sector and other public and private organisations.

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Areas We Serve

Angus Lift Trucks has over 35 Years of experience in forklift sales, hire, service & training across Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and East Midlands.

Leicestershire

Leicester, Blaby, Charnwood, Harborough, Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Melton Mowbray, Oadby & Wigston

Nottinghamshire

Nottingham, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Rushcliffe, Newark, to name just a few.

Warwickshire

Warwick, Atherstone, Bedworth, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon, etc.

Birmingham

Digbeth, Erdington, Edgbaston, Harborne, Moseley, Solihull, and many more.

Northamptonshire

Brackley, Corby, Daventry, Desborough, Higham Ferrers, Kettering, Northampton, Rushden, Towcester, Wellingborough, and many more.

Derbyshire

Derby, Matlock, Ripley, Ashbourne, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, Burton-on-Trent, Buxton, Chesterfield, Draycott, to name just a few.

Forklift Trucks for Sale, Rental, Repairs, Maintenance & Training in Northampton, Nottingham, Derby, Warwick, Leicester, Birmingham and across East Midlands, and West Midlands.

Our Forklift Services across the UK

In addition to selling and hiring Flexi articulated forklifts in areas like Leicester, Northampton, Birmingham, Nottingham, Warwick, Derby, West Midlands, and East Midlands, we offer the following services across the UK:

If you’re looking to purchase or hire the best Narrow Aisle Flexi forklift truck for your UK project, look no further! Our Flexi Narrow Aisle forklifts have the new best-articulated forklift technology in the business. They have a higher pallet capacity and increase the safety of moving pallets around.  Call today to discuss all the features and storage solutions that make Flexi forklifts a great purchase and rental for such a wide variety of applications.

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FAQs

Here are some commonly asked questions and answers of our VNA forklift sales & hire services in the UK

VNA forklift hire near me

To buy or rent a Flexi forklift in the UK, reach us for service locations. All our equipment is compliant and safety checked. 

 

How much does it cost to hire a VNA forklift?

The rental cost varies according to the length of time a unit is hired. The following are recent rate estimates.

  • Short-term hire: £ 105 plus VAT fees / week
  • For six months and longer hires: £ 65 plus VAT fees / week 

If you are looking to buy or rent VNA forklifts, contact us for a free quote.

What forklift is best for Narrow Aisles?

The best type of Narrow Aisle you can buy is a Flexi forklift. A Flexi differs from conventional narrow aisle forklift trucks because it’s equipped with an articulating front end that can safely operate in spaces as small as 1.83 meters. 

Angus offers many high-quality options for Flexi forklift sales & hire in the UK.

What is a Narrow Aisle Forklift Truck?

A narrow aisle forklift is a reach truck that can operate in confined spaces (3.2 m) safely and effectively. These resourceful lift trucks have tighter corner manoeuvrability.

More specialized narrow aisle forklift trucks are also called Flexi or VNA (very narrow aisle) trucks. Contact us for VNA forklifts for sale & hire in the UK.

How to find us

Units 10 – 12 Lime Kilns Way Leicestershire, LE10 3EL

Unit 5 Crompton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4BG

(Leics) 01455 616908

(Notts) 0115 930 3665

(Bham) 0121 728 9333

(Northants) 01604 266961

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To Ilkeston Warehouse
From Derby:

Take the A52 eastbound through Spondon, then join the A6096 northbound via Kirk Hallam. Follow signs for Ilkeston Industrial Estate. The warehouse is located at Unit 5 Crompton Road Industrial Estate. Journey times are approximately 15 min on a normal day. https://maps.app.goo.gl/cm7QisxW1pWPamVQ9

From Nottingham:

Follow the A610 westbound toward Ilkeston for 8 miles. Continue onto Nottingham Road through Trowell and follow signs for the Ilkeston Industrial Estate. In normal traffic conditions during business hours, the journey takes approximately 16 minutes https://maps.app.goo.gl/gLGPHzJtjQBYcVbY6

To Hinckley Warehouse
From Birmingham:

Take the M6 eastbound to junction 3, then follow the A444 south through Nuneaton to Hinckley. The warehouse is located at Units 10-12 Lime Kilns Way. The journey distance is 32 miles, taking a little over 30 minutes in normal traffic https://maps.app.goo.gl/LVJH7KGkW4bU5qAi6

From Leicester:

Follow the A47 westbound directly to Hinckley. The journey covers 13 miles and takes approximately 20 minutes. The warehouse is easily accessible from the Sketchley roundabout on the A5 https://maps.app.goo.gl/pkh3VqtHb6gFSHRc7

From Northampton:

Take the M1 northbound to junction 21, then follow the A47 west to Hinckley. The total journey is 34 miles and takes approximately 40 minutes. Follow signs for Lime Kilns Industrial Estate upon reaching Hinckley https://maps.app.goo.gl/aq2a5wGSndbrAuHC9

From Warwick:

Follow the A610 westbound toward Ilkeston for 8 miles. Continue onto Nottingham Road through Trowell and follow signs for the Lime Kilns Business Park. In normal traffic conditions, the journey takes approximately 16 minutes https://maps.app.goo.gl/firsNhJhEKa23GGT6

To Ilkeston Warehouse

From Nottingham:

Direct trains run every 30 minutes from Nottingham station, with journey times between 11 and 14 minutes. The first train departs at 06:16, and fares start from £2.60. From Ilkeston Station, walk 16 minutes to Tesco, take the 14A bus to Mitchell Terrace, and continue the rest of the journey on foot.

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From Derby:

Services from Derby run approximately every 35 minutes, with one change required, typically at Nottingham. Journey time averages 44-60 minutes. The first train departs at 05:22, and fares start from £5.40. From Ilkeston Station, walk 16 minutes to the Tesco bus stop, then take the 14A bus to Mitchell Terrace. Our Ilkeston branch is within walking distance.

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To Hinckley Warehouse

From Birmingham:

Direct trains operate from Birmingham New Street every hour, with journey times between 35 and 42 minutes. The first train departs from New Street Station at 05:19. From Hinckley Station, go to the Crescent Bus Station, take the 148 or 158 to Beaumont Avenue, and walk for 16 minutes.

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From Leicester:

Direct services run every 20 minutes with journey times between 18-21 minutes. The first train departs at 06:18, and fares are available from £3.80. From Hinckley Station, go to the Crescent Bus Station and take the 148 or 158 to Beaumont Avenue and walk for 16 minutes.

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From Northampton:

Services require 1-2 changes, typically via Rugby or Nuneaton. Journey time averages 1 hour 27 minutes, with the fastest services taking 1 hour 11 minutes. From Hinckley Station, go to the Crescent Bus Station and take the 148 or 158 to Beaumont Avenue and walk for 16 minutes.

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From Warwick:

Services require two changes, usually via Birmingham New Street. Journey time averages 1 hour 30 minutes, with the fastest services taking 1 hour 15 minutes. From Hinckley Station, walk to the Crescent Bus Station, take the 148 or 158 to Beaumont Avenue and continue walking for 16 minutes.

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From Nottingham:

The ‘two’ service operated by Trentbarton runs every 12 minutes during peak times from Victoria Bus Station. The journey time is approximately 35 minutes. The first bus departs at 05:30 with adult single fares available from £3.80. The bus stops at Ilkeston Market Place, which is a short 5-minute walk to the warehouse.

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From Derby:

The Ilkeston Flyer (IF) service operates every 20-30 minutes from Derby Bus Station. The journey time is approximately 45 minutes. The first bus departs at 06:00, and adult single fares from £4.20. Alight at Ilkeston Market Place for a short walk to Crompton Road Industrial Estate.

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To Hinckley Warehouse

From Leicester:

Arriva service 158 operates from St Margaret’s Bus Station every 20 minutes Monday-Saturday, hourly on Sundays. Journey time is approximately 45-50 minutes. The first bus departs at 05:45, with adult single fares starting from £4.50. The bus stops at Hinckley Bus Station, a 10-minute walk to Lime Kilns Way

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