Do I need a certificate to hire lifting equipment?

For telehandlers and forklifts on commercial sites, yes, a CPCS or NPORS ticket is typically required. Pallet trucks and hoists do not need formal certification. Operated hire is available if you do not have a qualified operator.

Do I need a trade account to hire lifting equipment in Colchester?

No. No trade account, no credit checks, no applications. Browse the catalogue, pick your dates, and pay online. We deliver to your site.

How quickly can I get lifting equipment delivered in Colchester?

Order before 5pm and most items are available next day from local partner depots.

What areas around Colchester do you cover for lifting equipment hire?

We cover Colchester and all surrounding towns. Delivery and collection are quoted at checkout for your postcode and dates.

What happens if equipment breaks down during my lifting equipment hire in Colchester?

Contact us and we'll arrange a replacement or repair through your local partner depot. Downtime is kept to a minimum so your project stays on track.

Can I extend my lifting equipment hire in Colchester?

Yes. Contact us to extend your hire and we'll adjust the dates and billing. No need to return and re-hire.

Do you offer weekend delivery for lifting equipment hire in Colchester?

Saturday delivery is available from most partner depots serving Colchester. Availability depends on the depot and equipment type, so check at checkout.

Is damage protection included with lifting equipment hire in Colchester?

Yes. Standard damage cover is included. It reduces the £1,700 claim excess by £50 on accidental damage during hire. You could still pay up to £1,650 if the machine is damaged. Upgrade at checkout to lower that cap, or to Premium for the first £200.

Lifting Equipment Hire in Colchester

Lifting equipment for hire in Colchester. LOLER-compliant equipment from local partner depots.

Tool and equipment hire in Colchester and north Essex. Book online without a trade account and get equipment delivered from local partner depots.

Browse rates below and pick dates on the model you need.

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Daily hire rates in Colchester. Pick a model to add dates and see your delivered job total at checkout.

A-frame lifting gantry

Hoists & lifters

2 options available

Week Hire

From

£318.19/week

(inc VAT)

£265.16 ex VAT

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All-terrain pallet truck

Pallet trucks

Week Hire

From

£156.08/week

(inc VAT)

£130.07 ex VAT

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Bumpa hoist

Hoists & lifters

4 options available

Week Hire

From

£198.00/week

(inc VAT)

£165.00 ex VAT

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Caterpillar skates

Moving

2 options available

Week Hire

From

£187.20/week

(inc VAT)

£156.00 ex VAT

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Combination trolley

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£93.44/week

(inc VAT)

£77.87 ex VAT

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Conveyor

Moving

2 options available

Week Hire

From

£271.94/week

(inc VAT)

£226.62 ex VAT

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Engine Hoist

Hoists & lifters

16 options available

Hire from £3.00/week(inc VAT)

Buy from £487.46(inc VAT)

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Forklift

Forklifts

25 options available

Week Hire

From

£272.69/week

(inc VAT)

£227.24 ex VAT

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Gas Cylinder Trolley

Trolleys

2 options available

Week Hire

From

£72.96/week

(inc VAT)

£60.80 ex VAT

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High Lift Truck

Pallet trucks

Week Hire

From

£183.60/week

(inc VAT)

£153.00 ex VAT

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13m telehandler with pallet forks, side view on a white background

High reach telehandlers (13m+)

Telehandlers

5 options available

Week Hire

From

£737.33/week

(inc VAT)

£614.44 ex VAT

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Hydraulic Furniture Mover

Moving

Week Hire

From

£207.41/week

(inc VAT)

£172.84 ex VAT

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Hydraulic Toe Jack

Hoists & lifters

9 options available

Week Hire

From

£106.19/week

(inc VAT)

£88.49 ex VAT

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Lifting Gantry extras

Hoists & lifters

Week Hire

From

£36.00/week

(inc VAT)

£30.00 ex VAT

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Load Moving Skate

Moving

8 options available

Week Hire

From

£126.37/week

(inc VAT)

£105.31 ex VAT

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Manhole Cover Lifter

Hoists & lifters

Week Hire

From

£150.78/week

(inc VAT)

£125.65 ex VAT

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Material Lift

Hoists & lifters

6 options available

Week Hire

From

£157.74/week

(inc VAT)

£131.45 ex VAT

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4m telehandler with pallet forks, three-quarter view on white background

Mini telehandler (<6m)

Telehandlers

4 options available

Week Hire

From

£498.00/week

(inc VAT)

£415.00 ex VAT

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Pallet truck

Pallet trucks

3 options available

Week Hire

From

£119.10/week

(inc VAT)

£99.25 ex VAT

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Pipe Carpet Trolley

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£93.30/week

(inc VAT)

£77.75 ex VAT

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Plasterboard Lifter

Hoists & lifters

Week Hire

From

£128.66/week

(inc VAT)

£107.22 ex VAT

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Platform Trolley

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£139.90/week

(inc VAT)

£116.58 ex VAT

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Powered pallet truck

Pallet trucks

Week Hire

From

£612.00/week

(inc VAT)

£510.00 ex VAT

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Ride-on pallet truck

Pallet trucks

Week Hire

From

£512.38/week

(inc VAT)

£426.98 ex VAT

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Rough Terrain Forklift

Forklifts

4 options available

Week Hire

From

£666.79/week

(inc VAT)

£555.66 ex VAT

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Rubble Truck

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£81.01/week

(inc VAT)

£67.51 ex VAT

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Sack Trolley

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£87.00/week

(inc VAT)

£72.50 ex VAT

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Stair climbing trolley

Trolleys

4 options available

Week Hire

From

£108.83/week

(inc VAT)

£90.69 ex VAT

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7m telehandler with pallet forks, three-quarter view on a white background

Standard telehandler (7m - 12m)

Telehandlers

5 options available

Week Hire

From

£868.37/week

(inc VAT)

£723.64 ex VAT

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Telehandler Accessories

Telehandlers

Week Hire

From

£48.00/week

(inc VAT)

£40.00 ex VAT

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Test Weight

Trolleys

3 options available

Week Hire

From

£63.17/week

(inc VAT)

£52.64 ex VAT

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Test Weight Trolley

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£139.12/week

(inc VAT)

£115.93 ex VAT

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Turntable Trolley

Trolleys

2 options available

Week Hire

From

£99.60/week

(inc VAT)

£83.00 ex VAT

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Weight scale pallet truck

Pallet trucks

Week Hire

From

£362.70/week

(inc VAT)

£302.25 ex VAT

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Wheeled Board Trolley

Trolleys

Week Hire

From

£127.32/week

(inc VAT)

£106.10 ex VAT

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Winch

Hoists & lifters

10 options available

Hire from £48.96/week(inc VAT)

Buy from £48.96(inc VAT)

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Engine hoist accessories

Hoists & lifters

2 options available

Hire from £35.80/week(inc VAT)

Buy from £85.67(inc VAT)

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Lifting Equipment Hire near you in Colchester

We deliver lifting equipment to Colchester from partner depots nationwide. Over 2,000 depots supply equipment for our platform, ensuring you get the right kit without needing to find or visit a depot yourself.

Models available locally include A-frame lifting gantry, All-terrain pallet truck, Bumpa hoist, Caterpillar skates, Combination trolley, Conveyor. Availability is confirmed when you enter your postcode and dates.

Delivery and collection are quoted at checkout for your postcode and dates.

Other equipment available nearby

Browse 6 equipment categories available from local depots.

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192 products · 27 local depots

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286 products · 24 local depots

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23 products · 23 local depots

Lifting & handling hire

56 products · 21 local depots

Events, sites & welfare hire

57 products · 20 local depots

Building supplies hire

1 products · 8 local depots

Delivery & collection
Kerbside delivery to your site in Colchester. Delivery and collection are quoted at checkout for your postcode and dates.
One checkout price
Equipment, transport, and cover quoted together before you pay. No trade account or credit check.
Damage cover included
Damage cover included. You pay up to £1,650 if the machine is damaged. Upgrade at checkout to reduce it.

Card prices for lifting equipment are daily hire rates until you enter your dates on your chosen size, checkout shows the full job total including delivery.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a certificate to hire lifting equipment?: For telehandlers and forklifts on commercial sites, yes, a CPCS or NPORS ticket is typically required. Pallet trucks and hoists do not need formal certification. Operated hire is available if you do not have a qualified operator.
Do I need a trade account to hire lifting equipment in Colchester?: No. No trade account, no credit checks, no applications. Browse the catalogue, pick your dates, and pay online. We deliver to your site.
How quickly can I get lifting equipment delivered in Colchester?: Order before 5pm and most items are available next day from local partner depots.
What areas around Colchester do you cover for lifting equipment hire?: We cover Colchester and all surrounding towns. Delivery and collection are quoted at checkout for your postcode and dates.
What happens if equipment breaks down during my lifting equipment hire in Colchester?: Contact us and we'll arrange a replacement or repair through your local partner depot. Downtime is kept to a minimum so your project stays on track.
Can I extend my lifting equipment hire in Colchester?: Yes. Contact us to extend your hire and we'll adjust the dates and billing. No need to return and re-hire.
Do you offer weekend delivery for lifting equipment hire in Colchester?: Saturday delivery is available from most partner depots serving Colchester. Availability depends on the depot and equipment type, so check at checkout.
Is damage protection included with lifting equipment hire in Colchester?: Yes. Standard damage cover is included. It reduces the £1,700 claim excess by £50 on accidental damage during hire. You could still pay up to £1,650 if the machine is damaged. Upgrade at checkout to lower that cap, or to Premium for the first £200.

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