Need to hire a cherry picker but don’t know how much it will cost. We have all your answers.
In this article, we’ll discuss the average price you can expect to pay to hire a cherry picker and what factors you need to consider when estimating how much a cherry picker hire service will cost you.
How Much Can You Expect to Pay for Cherry Picker Hire?
Cherry picker hire can vary from place to place, costing you at least a few hundred dollars (if not more). This is because there are a number of things your hire company – regardless of who you choose – need to consider in order to provide you with accurate pricing.
What Factors Do You Need to Consider When Estimating Cherry Picker Hire Cost?
There are several things you need to consider when estimating the potential cost of your cherry picker hire. In this section, we’ll break them down and discuss why they have such influence.
Type of Cherry Picker
There are a few different types of cherry pickers you can choose from, depending on your requirements, the height you need to go, weight and other factors. The type you opt for may influence the amount you can expect to pay when hiring from a reputable company.
Height & Levels
Not all cherry pickers are the same, so the height you need your machinery to reach – and the amount of platforms you require to work at heights safely is a major consideration. This will no doubt affect the price you need to pay when you hire the equipment.
Duration & Time
If you only need the cherry picker for a day or a couple of hours, it will invariably cost you less than if you require it for a longer period of time, such as a week or even a month or two.
Another point you have to consider (which falls into time and duration) is how quickly you require the machinery on site. You may find that a last minute hire has the potential to cost you more than one that was booked weeks or days in advance.
Location
Where you need the cherry picker to be delivered is something hire companies have to consider when estimating the cost of providing you the service. Many companies only provide services in a certain area – e.g. North Brisbane or Brisbane metro – so charge extra to hire to places outside this location.
Access
Access refers to how they are going to access your site, whether it’s by using a straightforward driveway (for instance), or if the equipment needs to be used over existing buildings. This also includes whether they need to bridge gaps and if the terrain is flat versus whether it’s uneven and makes the job trickier.
Weight
When determining how much your cherry picker hire will cost you, we will also need to know the weight of what you will be carrying. As with height, this will give us an indication of how you intend to use the cherry picker and what type you require to get the job done.
Licensed Operator
Whether you need a licensed operator to operate the machinery is also another consideration that may affect cost. Luckily, when you choose to work with Performance Tower Hire, this is not something you need to worry about, as all our machinery comes equipped with a qualified staff member to take care of all operations.
To book your cherry picker hire, or receive a quote, contact us today.
