Load geometry
Long, wide or unevenly weighted loads reduce rated capacity at the fork. Give dimensions as well as weight.
Equipment hire · 31 suppliers
Material Handling Equipment hire Australia
Choose material handling equipment for the load's shape, centre of gravity, travel route and final placement height, not only its weight.
What material handling equipment can you hire?
Material Handling Equipment Hire in Australia covers a range of machine types and sizes. These are the most commonly hired, and what each is typically used for:
| Machine | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Counterbalance forklifts | Warehouses, yards and loading docks on sealed surfaces |
| All-terrain forklifts | Building sites, timber yards and unsealed ground |
| Telehandlers | Placing loads at height and reach on construction sites |
| Container handlers | Moving laden and empty shipping containers |
| Reach trucks & order pickers | High-bay racking and warehouse operations |
| Pallet jacks & stackers | Short-distance pallet movement and light stacking |
Before you request a quote
A useful enquiry tells the supplier what has to be achieved, where the equipment will work and what could change the selection. Include dimensions, quantities, material conditions, dates, the delivery route, unloading area and any site compliance requirements.
Compare offers on the complete configuration: machine, attachments, operator (for wet or dry hire), transport both ways, minimum hours, fuel and return conditions. See how to read a plant hire quote.
Selection factors
Three things that change the answer.
Placement height and reach
Capacity reduces as the mast rises or the boom extends. Check the load chart at the working point.
Surface and travel path
Gradients, soft ground, aisle widths and ramps decide between counterbalance, all-terrain and telehandler.
Material Handling Equipment Hire companies
Filter by state →31 suppliers to compare.
Australia
Coates
National industrial and general equipment hire provider serving construction, infrastructure, mining and other Australian industries.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+9
Australia
Kennards Hire
Family-owned equipment hire company with a large branch network and general, construction and specialist hire ranges.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+8
Australia
Flexihire
Equipment hire company with branches across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+7
Australia
Master Hire
Family-owned equipment hire business serving Queensland and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+7
Australia
Hireworks NT
Locally owned Northern Territory equipment-hire business with Palmerston and Winnellie branches and a broad construction fleet.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+6
Australia
Hire Power NT
Northern Territory equipment and plant hire company operating from Palmerston, Katherine and Berrimah.
Access EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment+5
Australia
Tutt Bryant Hire
National plant and equipment hire provider with branches supporting construction, infrastructure, resources and industry.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+5
Australia
Asset Construction Hire
Locally owned Canberra construction-equipment hire provider serving contractors and homeowners from two Fyshwick yards.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+3
Australia
CEG Rentals
CEG Rentals is an Australian plant, equipment or related hire supplier. Contact the business directly to confirm current equipment, availability, service coverage and hire terms.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+2
Australia
Onsite Rental Group
National specialist business-to-business equipment hire provider with branches and project support across Australia.
Access EquipmentMaterial Handling EquipmentPower Generation+2
Albury, NSW
Hamblin Hire
Hamblin Hire is an Australian equipment hire supplier serving Albury, NSW. Contact the business directly to confirm current equipment, availability, service coverage and hire terms.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+1
Whyalla, SA
Mine Spec Industries
Access Equipment, compaction equipment and earthmoving equipment hire from Whyalla, SA.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+1
Australia
Nash Plant Group
Sydney and Canberra provider of access equipment, specialist lifting and crawler and mini crane hire.
Access EquipmentCraneLifting and Rigging Equipment+1
Australia
ANC Cranes
Sydney mobile and mini-crane specialist providing operated crane hire, lift planning and material-handling support across New South Wales.
CraneLifting and Rigging EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment
Geraldton, WA
Geraldton Hire
Access Equipment, earthmoving equipment and material handling equipment hire from Geraldton, WA.
Access EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment
Mildura, VIC
Inland Crane Hire
Crane, material handling equipment and trucks and transport hire from Mildura, VIC.
CraneMaterial Handling EquipmentTrucks and Transport
Australia
Lifters Hire
Locally owned Hobart equipment-hire provider supplying access, material-handling and earthmoving machinery.
Access EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment
Australia
Quick Access Rental & Training
Access equipment hire, sales, servicing and training provider with depots in Melbourne and regional New South Wales.
Access EquipmentCraneMaterial Handling Equipment
Australia
SGM transport
SGM transport is an Australian plant, equipment or related hire supplier. Contact the business directly to confirm current equipment, availability, service coverage and hire terms.
Lifting and Rigging EquipmentMaterial Handling EquipmentTrucks and Transport
Australia
All Star Access Hire
Access equipment hire provider operating in Melbourne and Adelaide with scissor lifts, boom lifts, telehandlers and forklifts.
Access EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment
Darwin, NT
AM Cranes and Rigging
Crane and material handling equipment hire from Darwin, NT.
CraneMaterial Handling Equipment
Devonport, TAS
Clennett Hire
Access Equipment and material handling equipment hire from Devonport, TAS.
Access EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment
Bendigo, VIC
Delecca's
Earthmoving Equipment and material handling equipment hire from Bendigo, VIC.
Earthmoving EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment
Hobart, TAS
Fork Truck Specialists
Material Handling Equipment and trucks and transport hire from Hobart, TAS.
Material Handling EquipmentTrucks and Transport
FAQ
Material Handling Equipment hire questions.
Do I need a licence to drive a forklift?
Yes. Operating a forklift in Australia generally requires a high-risk work licence (LF class). Telehandler requirements depend on configuration.
Forklift or telehandler?
Forklifts are compact and efficient on flat surfaces. Telehandlers reach up and out, which suits construction sites and placing loads over obstacles.
Can I hire a forklift short-term?
Yes. Daily, weekly and monthly hire is common, and many suppliers deliver and collect.
What attachments are available?
Common options include fork extensions, jibs, buckets, rotators, clamps and work platforms rated for the host machine.
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