Warehouse forklift rental: Everything you need to know
Streamline your warehouse operations with rentmas' selection of warehouse forklift rentals. These essential machines provide efficient material handling, making them indispensable for projects where heavy lifting and transportation are required. Warehouse forklifts offer the necessary power and maneuverability to tackle logistics, inventory management, or loading tasks in various warehouse settings.
Is a warehouse forklift the right machine for my project?
A warehouse forklift is a powered industrial truck resembling a golf cart that has twin forks extending from the front. The difference between the different types of warehouse forklifts is primarily defined by their design and intended use: these machines are categorized according to their lifting capacity, type of mast, and operational environment. Warehouse forklifts on the rentmas platform are available with lifting capacities ranging from 1 to 16 tons. Machines with greater capacities can be found in the telehandler and crane categories.
Make sure to choose the machine you need based on the conditions of your warehouse or project site. For certain environments, it may be advisable or obligatory to use an electric warehouse forklift rather than one that is propane or diesel-powered.
Warehouse forklifts are versatile and efficient, allowing operators to use them in both indoor and outdoor spaces where manual lifting would be impractical or unsafe. Due to their design, these machines provide excellent load stability and visibility compared to other material handling equipment, accommodating various types of loads and pallets. That said, they require skilled operation and proper safety measures, unlike simpler hand trucks or pallet jacks.
Warehouse forklifts can be equipped with various attachments that make a wide variety of tasks possible. The standard configuration typically includes forks and a load backrest. Other common attachments, features and options include:
- Side shifters: For precise load positioning in small spaces without the need to move a forklift
- Fork extensions: To increase carrying space on forks and accommodate larger loads
- Rotators: For rotating open bins to empty their contents
- Multi-pallet handlers: For carrying multiple pallets side by side
- Load stabilizers: For secure transport of unstable loads
Warehouse forklift rental near you
rentmas has warehouse forklifts for rent near you – you’ll find warehouse forklifts for hire on the rentmas platform across Germany, Austria, Italy and other countries. Our network of international suppliers guarantees a vast selection of warehouse forklifts close to your project site, no matter where you are within our rental territories. Use the platform’s search function to find the perfect warehouse forklift for your project and book it directly online.
How much does it cost to rent a warehouse forklift?
Renting a warehouse forklift typically costs between €80 and €315 per day. The daily rental price is quoted for 8 operation hours on a weekday. If you intend to use the equipment during weekends, you must specify this at your request, as additional rates do apply. If you’re renting for a longer period, you will typically receive a discounted daily rate. Compulsory liability and damage insurance are included in the cost of your rental. Additional attachments, transportation, and unanticipated final cleanings that the supplier must do may increase the daily rental price. At rentmas, you can calculate the total rental price of a machine directly on the online platform, or for special requests receive a quote within two working days.
How does the warehouse forklift get transported to my project site?
rentmas can take care of transporting your warehouse forklift to wherever you need it. Otherwise, you can choose to transport the warehouse forklift yourself.
Popular warehouse forklifts
rentmas works with a large network of rental suppliers, allowing you to choose from a range of warehouse forklift models and manufacturers. Here are some of the most popular makes and models rented on rentmas:
Warehouse forklifts with lifting capacity of up to 2 tons
Warehouse forklifts with lifting capacity from 2 to 5 tons
Warehouse forklifts with lifting capacity from 5 to 10 tons
Warehouse forklifts with lifting capacity of over 10 tons
Where can I rent a warehouse forklift?
You can rent a warehouse forklift near you on the rentmas platform if your project is in Germany, Austria or Italy. rentmas has a large network of rental partners and is in the process of expanding to other countries across Europe.
In Germany rentmas’ largest warehouse forklift rental suppliers are located in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Dortmund, Essen, Bremen, Hanover, Nuremberg, Duisburg, Bochum, Wuppertal, Bielefeld, Bonn, Münster, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Augsburg, Wiesbaden, Mönchengladbach, Gelsenkirchen, Aachen, Braunschweig, Chemnitz, and Kiel.
In Austria our warehouse forklift supplier network spans across Vienna, Burgenland, Carinthia, Tyrol, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Vorarlberg and beyond.
In Italy rentmas’ warehouse forklift rental supplier network stretches across the cities of Rome, Milan, Turin, Verona, Brescia, Padua, Genova, Bergamo, Vicenza, Catania and more.
If you need a different type of forklift or material handling equipment, you can find it here.
How do I rent a warehouse forklift?
Renting a warehouse forklift on rentmas is done in a few simple steps. Select the type of warehouse forklift you want to rent, along with the location and dates you will need it for. Your search will give back a list of machines in order of shortest distance from the location you selected. If you have certain machine specs you’re looking for, you can use the platform’s filters to narrow down your search.
Once you’ve found the right warehouse forklift, you can finalize your request by providing your billing and project site details. Add more machines to your request, or send your request with a single machine.
Our rental partner will then confirm availability of your requested machine(s). As soon as they approve the rental, you’ll receive an invoice from us and can pay the rental fee using your preferred method: bank transfer, credit card, Stripe, or SEPA Direct Debit.
Important considerations and safety requirements
- Training: Every operator should go through the appropriate training for use of the warehouse forklift they intend to operate, as well as complete any required certifications
- Maintenance: Regular maintenance and inspection of the warehouse forklift is essential to ensuring operational safety on the job site
- Working environment: Consider environmental conditions such as weather, ground conditions and size of any interior spaces
- Safety equipment: Always wear the prescribed protective equipment, including helmet and safety harness
- Load limits: Observe the specified load limits for each warehouse forklift
Choosing the right warehouse forklift depends on the requirements of your project. If you have any questions or uncertainties, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to provide you with the knowledge you need to match the right warehouse forklift to your project’s needs.
Advantages of rentmas
rentmas helps you quickly find the construction machines available for hire in your area. Simply select the type of machine you’re looking for, specify any characteristics or attachments you need, and then choose from the list of machines you get back from your search. After you’ve submitted your rental request, rentmas will step in and take care of the rest: logistics, from transport to insurance to invoicing, and beyond. So sit back and enjoy the many perks of the signature rentmas digital rental process.
Logistics on us
From transport to insurance to invoicing, rentmas takes care of all logistics and paperwork. Stick with us and get full-service project management at no extra cost.
24/7 rentals – ideal for last-minute requests
Being an online platform, our service is available around the clock. No need to take working hours into consideration – you can book a machine at any time. Need a last-minute machine for tomorrow? No problem. Request a machine now on rentmas.
Transparent pricing
We believe in full transparency, especially when it comes to rental costs. We work with our partners to give you the best pricing for your rental and transport to and from the construction site.
The most competitive transport prices
The real-time location of machines on the platform lets you find the equipment closest to you. Save yourself unnecessarily higher transport costs and long delivery times – with the rentmas platform you can find the machines you need and as close to your project site as possible.
Trust is great, insurance is better
With our required liability insurance, you are well protected against unpleasant surprises, letting you invest 100% into focusing on your work.
Easy renting
Provider lists and countless phone calls are a thing of the past. Use the rentmas online platform to easily place, track and manage your rentals at any time, from any device.
Rent, don’t buy
Renting construction equipment offers your company the advantage of matching the latest models of the best machines to each of your individual projects. Renting also comes with the comfort of never having to worry about regular maintenance or storage of the equipment, which is taken care of by the supplier.
Everything, everywhere
Our widespread supplier network means we always have a rental solution that’s never too far away. You can rent all the equipment for each of your projects and get next-day delivery.