Rough Terrain (Masted) Counterbalance training in Derby

About the rough terrain (masted) counterbalance

Rough terrain masted forklifts (sometimes called masted rough terrain or RTFLs) are counterbalance trucks engineered for unprepared ground. Large-diameter, deep-tread tyres, a high chassis and usually four-wheel drive let them work on building sites and farms where a warehouse truck would bog down or tip.

The mast and controls are familiar to any counterbalance operator, but the ground is not. The course concentrates on reading terrain, travelling on slopes with the load uphill, soft ground and hidden hazards, and the much greater stopping distances on loose surfaces.

Master-category rough terrain training is often required by construction main contractors alongside CSCS, so ask us if you need a particular card.

What the course covers

• Pre-use inspection including tyres, four-wheel-drive engagement and mast
• Driving on slopes, soft ground and uneven surfaces
• Load handling on gradients and in wind
• Stacking and vehicle loading on site
• Site traffic rules and working near excavations
• Refuelling, parking and shutdown

On-site, on your truck

We bring an accredited instructor to your premises in Derby or anywhere in Derbyshire. You provide the truck and a safe working area; we provide everything else, including the theory material, test papers and HSE-recognised certificate. Novice, semi-experienced, refresher and conversion packages are all available for this truck.