Guides
The answers, before the sales pitch
Everything here is the advice we give on the phone — written down, with real Melbourne numbers and dates on them. Read first, talk later.
Cost & decisions
How Much Does Forklift Hire Cost in Melbourne? (2026 Rates)
Real Melbourne forklift hire rates for 2026: electric counterbalance weekly rates by capacity, what long-term rates include, and the questions that decide your final price.
Read guide →Forklift Hire vs Buy in Australia: The Real Numbers
Should your business hire or buy a forklift? The cash-flow, tax, maintenance and residual-value maths for Australian SMEs, with worked examples.
Read guide →Choosing the right machine
Electric vs LPG Forklift: Running Costs for Melbourne Warehouses
Lithium electric vs LPG forklifts compared on running cost, emissions, maintenance and suitability for Melbourne warehouse work — with realistic annual cost figures.
Read guide →Forklift Capacity Explained: Why a 2.5t Forklift Can't Always Lift 2.5t
Rated capacity vs residual capacity: how load centre, lift height and attachments reduce what a forklift can actually lift, and how to read a load chart before you hire.
Read guide →Tell us your site. We’ll tell you the right forklift.
Ten minutes of fit questions, a same-day written quote, dealer delivery across Melbourne.