Mechanical Handling Equipment from the World’s Leading Brands

A family-run business with over 48 years of experience selling and servicing mechanical handling equipment across the South East of England and beyond.

The right equipment for you

Whether you are looking for one truck or an entire fleet, you can trust the experienced and knowledgeable team at Glosrose to source the right equipment for you.

Not being restricted to any one manufacturer, Glosrose are able to offer a full range of equipment across all major brands.

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Take a closer look at the wide range of mechanical handling solutions from the best manufacturers in the industry. ….

From the inception of the first all-terrain forklift truck in 1958 Manitou has developed and become a market leader with their vast range of telehandlers.

The Bobcat range is tough, agile and versatile. An industry leader in the manufacture of forklift trucks with diesel, electric, and LPG options.

Cat® Lift Trucks is one of the leading manufacturers of vehicles for materials handling, including a variety of reach trucks covering every application.

CombiLift are the largest manufacturer of multidirectional, sideloading and articulated forklifts . The Aisle Master has established itself as one of the leading ranges, with...

Specialising in terminal tractors, empty container handlers and shunt trucks Kalmar have an impressive record for refining their offering to meet the needs of ports,...

Glosrose is able to offer cost effective solutions from a wide range of manufacturers. From Pedestrian Stackers and hand pallet trucks to loading ramps

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How Many Forklifts Does Your Warehouse Actually Need? A Practical Fleet Utilisation Review

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Loading Inside Trailers or Containers? Why Forklift Free Lift and Mast Height Matter

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09.09.2026

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Reach Truck Contract Hire Ending? Should You Renew, Replace or Re-Spec the Fleet?

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02.09.2026

Warehouse managers with a reach truck contract hire agreement approaching expiry have more to decide...

Are Combilift Forklifts the Right Choice for Handling Long Steel Loads?

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26.08.2026

For steel stockholders, Combilift forklifts can be a strong choice when long beams, tubes and...

Should I Choose a Scissor Lift or a Boom Lift?

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19.08.2026

A scissor lift will often suit site managers, facilities teams and warehouse operators when the...

How to Specify Telehandler Hire for Tight Sites Before Delivery

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12.08.2026

On a tight construction site, the wrong telehandler can affect more than one lifting task....

Forklift Hire in Kent: Site Checks to Complete Before You Request a Quote

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05.08.2026

A forklift can have enough capacity for the load and still be wrong for the...

How to Compare Telehandlers for Your Construction Site

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22.07.2026

Choosing a telehandler on lift height alone can lead to the wrong machine for the...

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