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Forklift Rental & Material Handling Equipment (61)

Forklifts are a type of material handling equipment that uses a double-pronged attachment called a fork to lift and carry heavy palletized materials...Show More

Forklifts are a type of material handling equipment that uses a double-pronged attachment called a fork to lift and carry heavy palletized materials. Forklift models vary widely depending on the task. The most common forklifts are warehouse forklifts, which come with either pneumatic or cushion tires.

Other common types of forklifts are the walkie stacker models, pallet jacks, and telehandlers. These lift trucks are designed for indoor applications and can carry smaller palletized loads around worksites. Check out the FAQs below to learn more.

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Equipment ID: 13-230

5000 lbs 19 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-105

5000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-4

5000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Electric Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-205

5000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-15

5000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Quad Mast Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-25

5000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Quad Mast Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 12-120

6000 lbs 21 ft Rough Terrain Forklift Straight Mast 4WD

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Equipment ID: 13-320

6000 lbs 36 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 13-330

6000 lbs 42 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-106

6000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-8

6000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Electric Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-206

6000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-16

6000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Quad Mast Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-26

6000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Quad Mast Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 12-135

8000 lbs 21 ft Rough Terrain Forklift Straight Mast 4WD

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Equipment ID: 13-410

8000 lbs 42 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-108

8000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-208

8000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 13-510

9000 lbs 42-45 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 13-610

10000 lbs 42-48 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 13-620

10000 lbs 55 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-110

10000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-210

10000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-111

11000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-211

11000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 13-630

12000 lbs 55 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-112

12000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-212

12000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 13-690

15000 lbs 44 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-115

15000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-215

15000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 15-1725

17000-25000 lbs Extendable Counterweight Forklift

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Equipment ID: 13-710

20000 lbs 44 ft Telehandler

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Equipment ID: 11-120

20000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-220

20000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-126

25000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-225

25000 lbs Warehouse Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 15-2535

25000-35000 lbs Extendable Counterweight Forklift

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Equipment ID: 11-130

30000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-230

30000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-233

33000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-236

36000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-240

40000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 15-4060

40000-60000 lbs Extendable Counterweight Forklift

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Equipment ID: 11-150

50000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-255

55000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-160

60000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-260

60000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 15-6080

60000-80000 lbs Extendable Counterweight Forklift

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Equipment ID: 11-170

70000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-270

70000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-180

80000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-280

80000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-190

90000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-290

90000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-200

100000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Cushion Tire

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Equipment ID: 11-300

100000 lbs Heavy Duty Forklift Pneumatic Tire

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Equipment ID: 15-1014

100000-140000 lbs Extendable Counterweight Forklift

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Equipment ID: 10-4

Electric Pallet Jack

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Equipment ID: 10-3

Manual Pallet Jack

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Equipment ID: 11-1

Walkie Stacker Forklift

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The makes/models shown are examples only and equipment delivered may differ. Contact customer support to check on the availability of specific makes/models.

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FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a forklift?

Forklift rental costs vary depending on the type of forklift you need. On average, a standard 5,000-pound cushion tire, warehouse forklift costs around $150 a day to rent. Electric forklifts, pneumatic tires, or forklifts with higher weight-lifting capacity will be more expensive.
For example, a 5,000 lbs pneumatic tire warehouse forklift costs $154 per day and up to $1,040 per month to rent. Meanwhile, a quad mast pneumatic tire warehouse forklift with the same lift capacity costs $234 per day or $1,248 per month to rent. Larger load sizes will cost more, as well. An 8,000 lbs cushion tire warehouse forklift costs $269 per day, $624 per week, and $1,560 per month (long-term) to rent.

What type of forklift do I need?

There are many models and classifications of forklifts. They include:

  • Warehouse forklifts: Capable of lifting between 1 and 5 tons, they are great for loading and unloading packaged products in a warehouse setting.
  • Counterbalance forklift: This common forklift has a counterweight situated at the rear to counterbalance the load lifted by the forks.
  • Industrial forklift: These powerful forklifts are able to lift heavy loads high off the ground.
  • Telehandler: Also known as a telescopic forklift, it has a boom and extendable arm, which increases the lifting range.
  • Rough terrain forklift: These are designed for heavy-duty outdoor work and can handle uneven ground, featuring oversized pneumatic tires for extra balance and stability.
  • Pallet jack: Also known as pump trucks, these devices are manually pushed or pulled. They use pneumatic or electric power to raise items off the ground for movement.

What’s the difference between pneumatic tires and cushion tires?

Pneumatic tires, or air-filled tires, offer better traction and are ideal for outdoor jobs with undeveloped surfaces, while cushion tires are better for navigating congested warehouse floors and tight aisles.

Do I need a forklift attachment?

Forklifts can accommodate different attachments in addition to the standard forks. The most common attachments include:

  • Booms: Allow the forklift to lift loads up to 8,000 pounds from above, instead of below. They can also support claws to help move oddly-shaped items.
  • Rotators: Able to lift and spin bins and other containers 360 degrees.
  • Platforms: Equipped with rails and safety straps, these are great for lifting workers.

Each attachment will have a different rental cost, which will also vary depending on the size and type of forklift to which it will be attached.

Do I need a license to operate a forklift?

OSHA requires all forklift operators to be certified. Those younger than 18 aren’t allowed to operate powered industrial lift trucks.
Each forklift has different certifications. Forklift operators must take a training course. After training, they must pass a written test and be evaluated on their hands-on operation. Forklift operators should be familiar with steering, driving, loading/unloading, safety, and maintenance aspects of the forklift.

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