Business Details
Trusted Forklift & Access Equipment Hire in Melbourne
At General Equipment Rentals, we pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction. Our team brings years of hands-on experience, having worked extensively with equipment onsite, ensuring we understand both operational challenges and client needs. We prioritise timely delivery through our fleet of tilt trays, serving Melbourne metro areas and surrounding suburbs efficiently. Our equipment undergoes rigorous testing to guarantee reliability, backed by comprehensive warranties and onsite maintenance support for long-term hires. With a focus on transparency, we offer tailored advice without unnecessary overheads, ensuring clients receive exactly what they need.Our reputation for dependable service has been built over decades, earning trust from businesses across diverse sectors. We are dedicated to supporting projects with safe, efficient solutions, ensuring timely completion without compromising quality. Customer feedback consistently highlights our punctuality, equipment condition, and team professionalism. Whether hiring or purchasing, clients benefit from our technical knowledge and dedication to resolving challenges. This combination of experience, service excellence, and client-centric approach positions us as a trusted partner in equipment hire.
Services
Forklift Hire
Scissor Lift Hire
Telehandler Hire
Man Lift Hire
Battery Electric Hire
Rough Terrain Hire
Knuckle Boom Hire
Attachment Hire
Highlights and features
- Our team has decades of hands-on equipment experience.
- We guarantee timely delivery with dedicated transport vehicles.
- All equipment undergoes rigorous reliability testing.
- Onsite maintenance support is provided for long-term hires.
- Transparent recommendations tailored to your specific needs.
What people say
Best in the business
Quick delivery
Efficient with delivery
Friendly staff
Value for money
Services
Forklift Hire
We offer a comprehensive range of forklifts for short- or long-term hire, including LPG, electric, and rough-terrain models. Our equipment suits warehouse operations, construction sites, and heavy-industry applications. Clients benefit from pre-delivery inspections, maintenance support, and expert guidance to ensure optimal equipment selection for their specific lifting requirements.
Scissor Lift Hire
Our scissor lifts enable safe working at heights up to 12 metres, ideal for maintenance, construction, and event setup. Units feature stable platforms and easy manoeuvrability for indoor and outdoor use. We provide delivery, safety briefings, and technical support to ensure compliance and efficiency on your worksite.
Telehandler Hire
Available in capacities from 2 to 6 tonnes, our telehandlers handle challenging lifting tasks across construction, agriculture, and industrial sites. Extended reach capabilities and versatile attachments make them suitable for material handling at height. All units receive regular servicing to guarantee operational reliability.
Man Lift Hire
Our man lifts provide safe vertical access for one or two workers, complying with Australian safety standards. Compact designs suit confined spaces while maintaining stability at height. We include operator training and routine maintenance to ensure uninterrupted workflow during your project.
Battery Electric Hire
Environmentally friendly electric forklifts and walkie stackers suit indoor operations where emissions control matters. These units offer quiet operation and consistent performance for warehouse logistics, retail centres, and sensitive environments. We supply fully charged units with backup battery options when required.
People
Bruce Roberts
Sales Manager
With over 20 years in equipment hire, Bruce specialises in matching clients with efficient material handling solutions. His technical expertise ensures customers receive practical advice tailored to project requirements across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Adrian Galley
Hire Coordinator
Managing daily hire operations, Adrian ensures rapid equipment dispatch and logistical efficiency. His 15-year industry experience enables swift problem resolution, maintaining our commitment to timely service delivery for both short-term and extended hire agreements.
Daniel Handcock
Service Manager
Daniel oversees maintenance and onsite repairs, guaranteeing equipment reliability. His team of certified technicians provides proactive servicing and emergency support, ensuring minimal downtime for clients using long-term hire equipment across diverse worksite conditions.
Questions
What types of forklifts do you hire?
We offer LPG, electric, and rough-terrain forklifts with capacities from 1.5 to 6 tonnes. Our fleet includes reach trucks, counterbalance models, and specialised equipment for challenging environments.
Do you deliver outside Melbourne CBD?
Yes, we service Campbellfield, Dandenong, Braeside, and all regional Victorian locations. Our multiple tilt trays ensure timely delivery to worksites across diverse terrains.
How do I choose the right access equipment?
Our team asks about terrain type, lifting weight, and height requirements to recommend suitable scissor lifts, telehandlers, or boom lifts through our online equipment finder tool.
Is maintenance included in long-term hires?
Yes, we provide regular onsite maintenance for long-term hires, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with safety standards throughout your project duration.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, direct transfers, and company accounts with approved credit terms. Payment options are confirmed during hire agreement finalisation.
Reviews (4)
Danny Smulders
Oct 08, 2021
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Have just started using these guys for forklift rentals and they are fantastic. Nothing is too hard, friendly and helpful crew, well priced and good stock availability. Highly recommended!
Ezra Ruschinek
Jul 24, 2021
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Have been using these guys for the past 4 or 5 years, as required. As a business owner, when I rely on other trades I need them to reflect my own business model of being on time and accommodating to the client. We use GE Rentals because they always do what they say they are going to do when they say they are going to do it. I have used other lift hire companies, they are not all the same!
Yitong Gao
Feb 09, 2021
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Great service and incredibly fast response! Thank you Daniel for your speciality and professional advice. I Would definitely come back to book service for our forklift and scissor lift, highly recommended!
Rod McKenzie
Dec 03, 2020
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We've been dealing with Garrett and the team at General Equipment Rentals for a few years now. They are friendly, quick to respond and very professional. I have no hesitation recommending GE Rentals to anyone looking for forklift hire or scissor lift hire
