Types of Rental
If you're looking to rent a forklift in Melbourne for one day or up to five years, we have the solution. Our range of forklifts and warehouse equipment is available for both short and long-term rental options in Melbourne.
When to Choose a Short-Term Forklift Rental
Project Work
For any project on the horizon in Melbourne requiring additional equipment, we’re here to help. Our short-term rental solutions ensure you can meet your project requirements without interrupting daily operations. If you need more time, we’re happy to extend the rental period. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your Melbourne project.
Relocation
Moving from one location to another is simple in theory, but it requires precise execution and the right tools. We’ve helped various businesses in Melbourne execute smooth relocations by providing the additional equipment needed. Tight deadlines are typical for relocations, and while your current equipment handles initial work, you’ll need extra forklifts at the new site to unload and store stock. We’ve supported many Melbourne companies, including relocation specialists, from start to finish.
Seasonal Demand
Industries often see seasonal fluctuations, whether it’s a rush of orders or a sale that outperforms expectations. When demand spikes, more equipment is often needed to keep up. During busy periods like the holiday season, Melbourne warehouses operate at full speed. Our short-term rental fleet has the extra forklifts necessary to handle the increased workload.
End of Financial Year
Between May and July, warehouses in Melbourne work hard to move as much stock as possible before the end of the financial year. This surge in activity places added pressure on managers and operators to get orders out fast. Additional forklifts are often needed, and our short-term rental fleet has the equipment necessary to meet your needs.
Equipment Transport
Relocating your stock is just one part of a move. If you need to move your existing equipment as well, we can help. Our forklift transport services in Melbourne will move your equipment safely and efficiently. Contact us today to schedule your equipment transport.
Stocktake
When it’s time for stocktake in Melbourne, the added pressure on your team and equipment can be challenging. Our short-term rental fleet, which includes stock pickers, forklifts, cages, and harnesses, can help your team complete the process on time and accurately.
Why Choose a Long-Term Forklift Rental
Below, we'll explore the benefits and considerations of long-term forklift rental so that you can make an informed decision on whether it's right for your business needs. So let's get started!
Benefits of Long-Term Rental
Some companies prefer to own and some prefer to rent or hire. But which is better for you? Whilst we cannot answer that directly, as each situation is different for every company, there are some distinct benefits for renting equipment in particular forklifts. Warehouses and operations try to make every cent count whilst keeping maximum productivity. With, usually, a limited budget to work with, having fully maintained forklifts removes alot of the cost and headache from the operations team. This can be scaled from a basic setup to an advanced application to improve six sigma lean production. Long-term rentals can provide, at a minimum, the following benefits:
- Access to younger machines without large initial capital outlay
- Additional fleet during dynamic or seasonal periods
- Balance Sheet benefits
- Actual maintenance being completed and not delayed or put off due to 'budget' constraints
- Fixed regular costs
- Variety and range of choice - single brand, best of category or hydrid fleets
- Leverage from our experienced teams
- Ability to trade-in existing fleet - operational or not
- Ability to repurpose MHE management time & skills to other key areas.
Stability & Security
When you are tasked to manage your own fleet, alot of items and tasks get missed, put off or declined due to 'budget constraints'. Our long-term rental options are fully maintained, which means that all of the servicing and maintenance repair (from wear and tear) are included into the rental price. This gives you and your forklifts peace of mind that it will be running at optimal capacity all the time whilst minimising operational costs and control your budget. This allows you and your team more time to focus on the operation and movement of your product rather than worrying about non-core items such as servicing, maintenance and fleet management.
In the big wide world of warehousing and logistics, most companies understand that they have a minimum requirement for the fleet that they need to get them through their day to day operations. This fleet is known as the core fleet, and that particular fleet will have forklifts to do the majority of the work that is required. This could be a mix of power pallets, counter balance, high reach etc to achieve the production goals of the business. But what happens when you have seasonal demand, a project that needs to be done or an unusual requirement to complete as part of a proof of concept for your client?
We offer both dynamic and seasonal options for our clients, and this means that you don't need to add extra forklifts to your core fleet for the duration of the agreement. Instead we can 'bolt' these units onto your existing agreement for the short duration that you need them, and return them when your done prior to the main agreement. This not only reduces your fleet expenses over the long haul, but also reduces your rates on seasonal equipment for those durations - as we don't charge full retail for our dynamic fleet and long-term customers who have these requirements.
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Get In Touch With Us
Spot On Warehouse Solutions (VIC)
Melbourne Head Office
18 Superior Dr
Dandenong South, VIC 3175
1300 972 424