What Is Material Handling Equipment?
Material handling equipment covers tools, machines or vehicles that facilitate the movement, storage or transportation of materials. In manufacturing, warehousing and construction, this equipment is essential, making processes and operations more efficient. They ensure workplace standards and safety, providing support and handling of heavy goods.
Why Hire Material Handling Equipment Instead Of Buying?
Buying equipment is a serious investment that actually isn’t necessary. The obvious benefits are that you can keep your equipment permanently, and you avoid hiring fees. But if you’re outlying for a limited project use, are you really in the long run delivering ROI on it once you account for storage and maintenance costs? Or are you paying a premium for upfront convenience that quickly becomes a bottom-line silent cost?
The truth is, smart equipment management assesses the value equation of these costs upfront, and when you throw sustainability footprints into the mix, smart operators arrive at the hire or rental option. When you hire your material handling equipment with Opt Hire, you:
- Get the right equipment for the specific job.
- No breakdown worries; we handle it.
- Save big on costs as we’ll handle all the extras.
- Enhance your workplace safety and work practices.
- Can scale up or down as the project demands.
Every project has its own demands, so it’s likely you’ll need a different piece of equipment every time. Hiring with OptHire gives you flexibility as the right supplier; you’ll get material handling equipment that’s ready to perform when and where you need it.
Our Material Handling Equipment For Hire
We partner with Fork Force and Junghienrich to provide you with extensive material handling equipment that’s project-ready. Explore our range here, but for a quick guide:
Electric Forklift
From construction demands to transportation needs, electric forklifts are an essential. They are designed for lifting and moving goods and cargo in restricted areas (i.e. warehouses and distribution centres). They cost less than diesel forklifts to operate and have a smaller footprint, producing zero emissions when in use.
Diesel Forklift
Diesel forklifts are ideal for moving heavy materials in more demanding environments. They are equipped with safety features that promote safe operation and loading, and unloading. Great for uneven terrains and rough conditions, they are designed with large tyres that allow for smooth transportation.
Telehandler
With an extendable arm, telehandlers are suitable for picking and carrying materials across worksites. They are most commonly used in installations (i.e. windows and roofs), providing flexible lift options. Compatible to fit a wide variety of attachments, they are highly versatile and are used across most projects.
What Industries Does Opt Hire Serve?
Our range of equipment is ready to support your project and your workforce. We’re experts in providing equipment across a range of industries, including:
- Building and Construction
- Landscaping and Gardening
- Infrastructure Projects
- Events and Temporary Sites
- General Hiring Needs
If you need material handling equipment, there’s no better way to get started than speaking to our team. They’ll guide you in the right direction.
How Hiring With Opt Hire Works
Reach out to the Opt Hire team, and they’ll make choosing the right equipment for your project easy. It’s our job to make it seamless, giving you access to high-quality equipment that matches your needs. We’ll deliver what you need to you, right when you need it.
Hiring made easy in four simple steps:
- Enquire: Share the details of your project (i.e. location, duration, and desired outcome).
- Recommend: We’ll package equipment solutions that cover all your key project needs.
- Delivery: Our Opt Hire team will deliver your equipment and get it set up for you to use.
- Collect: Once you’re done, we’ll collect the equipment, so you don’t need to worry about storage stress.
Do you know what material handling equipment you need? No worries, simply get in touch and we’ll talk you through everything you need to know.
Opt Hire Equipment Available For Your Project Today
Choosing the right equipment for your project is important as it ensures that your operations run smoothly and safely. You don’t have to do it alone. With OptHire, we’ll help guide you to the right piece of equipment, so you get exactly what you need. Our high-quality equipment will support your project, whatever its demands. And when you’re done, we’ll take it off your hands so you don’t need to worry about storage and what happens next.
Get started with us today and send us an enquiry.