Welcome to DGP Lithium-Ion Forklifts

Revolutionary Forklifts for Sale and Hire in Scotland

DGP Materials Handling is Scotland’s leading independent forklift sales and hire specialist. We are a trusted, award winning family firm. Established in 1968, we have almost 50 years experience servicing customers in the materials handling industry across Scotland. 

Whilst we're known for our excellent range of great quality traditional forklifts to buy, hire or lease, we are excited to announce that we are now partnering with BYD to bring a new revolutionary range of Lithium-Ion powered forklifts to our product range. As industry leaders, we are proud to be the first forklift company in Scotland to offer these products. 

Why Choose a BYD Lithium-Ion Powered Forklift?

Simple Charging

The BYD Lithium battery technology allows for full charge in under 90 mins, running for 15 + hours - even 15 minutes charge creates 1 hour of operation time.  Charging on breaks and downtime, allows you to use your forklift for 24 hours without thinking about batteries. Fitted with a single socket charging point, the operator no longer needs to worry about battery water, ventilation or opening compartments. This clever BYD technology is maintenance free, reducing operating time and costs.

Waterproof Battery. Works Rain or Shine

These durable trucks can operate indoors and outdoors; in a wide variety of weather conditions.due to the hardy waterproof sealed battery pack.

Non-Toxic Batteries

Unlike Lead-Acid and most Lithium-ion batteries, BYD’s chemical solution is environmentally friendly and toxic-free. Meaning no ventilation, water or maintenance needed.

Award Winning Forklift

The industry has voted. BYD was awarded the prestigious IFOY Award in 2016. These world-class forklifts are designed and built for reliability, durability and saving you money.

Industry’s Best Warranty

The BYD forklift trucks come with very competitive warranty – 10 year warranty on all batteries, 5 year warranty on the drive axle and 3 year warranty on all other components.

Browse our range of revolutionary, time and cost saving lithium-ion forklifts here.