How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Scissor Lift?

When you’re in need of a scissor lift for only a short period of time – perhaps you’re tackling a project that you wouldn’t normally or you’re personal machine is getting repaired – knowing how much it’s going to cost you is a must. In this article, we have outlined just some of the things to keep in mind when determining the hire cost of a lift.

▪    Size – Generally speaking, the larger the lift is the more it will cost you to hire. The reasoning for this is pretty straightforward – you’re paying for every square inch of machine that you will receive.

▪    Terrain – Those models that are designed to tackle rough terrain will also be more expensive than those designed more for indoor use. Those that can go between tend to fall in the middle.

▪    Hire Period – The length of time that you wish to hire the lift for will also play a role in its cost. Generally speaking, the longer you need the machine for the cheaper its daily rate works out to be.

▪    Fuel – Depending on where you have chosen to hire from, you will have a choice of three fuel sources. Diesel tend to be the most expensive, followed by LPG and, finally, electric are the cheapest.

▪    Operator – If you have your own licensed operators, great! If not and you need to also hire the services of an operator, you’ll find that it adds a considerable amount onto your invoice.

▪    Accessories – Finally, there are a handful of accessories and attachments available for use with these lifts; if you would like to add one of these to your order, it will increase the cost.

Many people find that scissor lifts can be hired for between $100 and $150 per day or $350 to $500 per week. If you’ve opted for a monthly contract, they find it sets them back between $800 (for the smallest indoor models) and $1500 (for mid-sized, rough terrain models). As the costs can vary so much, determining an exact price with little information can be difficult.

If you want to hire a scissor lift, we hope that the information provided here has given you a much better idea of how much it’s going to set you back. At the end of the day, asking for a quote is going to be the best way to determine the cost – this document will outline any additional costs (such as delivery and pick up fees) that you need to be aware of, too.