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Forklifts are compact, powerful vehicles designed to lift and transport heavy loads over short distances. They feature adjustable forks to handle palletised goods and can be equipped with attachments like clamps or extensions for enhanced versatility. Ideal for warehouses and industrial sites, forklifts come in various types, including electric, diesel and LPG-powered models, each suited for specific environments and load capacities.
Coates has a wide range of different forklifts for hire, each designed to accomplish specific tasks. They include:
Use Coates’ forklift hire to load, transport and stack goods in warehouses; supply materials and remove finished items from manufacturing facilities; transport and lift supplies on construction sites and move bulk products in retail centres.
Forklifts are available with a range of power sources, including electric, diesel, LPG or dual fuel (diesel and LPG). Choose electric forklifts for indoor use and diesel forklifts for heavy duty outdoor use. LPG forklifts are suited to medium-duty tasks, both indoor and outdoors, where a balance between power and emissions is needed, while dual-fuel forklifts offer the flexibility to switch between diesel and LPG based on operational needs.
Forklifts can be rented for both short-term and long-term periods, depending on your project’s duration. Whether you need a forklift for a day, a week or several months, we offer flexible fork truck hire to suit your needs.
Yes, you must hold a high-risk work forklift licence, as driving forklifts is classified as high-risk work in Australia.
Reach forklifts are designed for operation in tight spaces. They can be used to stack or retrieve items from high shelves in tight spaces, enabling greater efficiency of space in warehouses and distribution centres.