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Floor space is overhead appeal
11 February 2008

In a recent poll of visitors to this site, the majority (61%) said the main reason they choose overhead lifting equipment over fork lift trucks is to clear floor space. Some 22% said trucks are cumbersome, noisy and dirty. Click the headline to see how the rest of the votes were shared out...

What is the main reason you choose overhead lifting equipment over fork lift trucks?

- Clear floor space (61%)

- Trucks are cumbersome, noisy and dirty (22%)

- Longer life expectancy (7%)

- Achieve greater lifting height (4%)

- Less damage to loads (4%)

- Environmentally friendly (2%)

Don't forget to vote in the latest poll, now live on the homepage.



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