Short term hire
For temporary demand, projects and seasonal work. Include your required dates, operating hours and site location.
Prepare hire requirementsSouth Africa
Forklift hire for the job ahead.
Explore equipment for warehouse, yard and site work. Prepare your requirements for a short or long term hire quotation.
Find the right type
Long term hire
For ongoing material handling. Specify the hire period, load capacity, lift height and working environment.
Prepare hire requirementsForklift hire for South African operations
Global Forklifts accepts short and long term hire enquiries for material handling requirements in South Africa. Whether you are planning a project or responding to extra work, start with the lifting capacity, mast height, working environment and required dates.
Compare the equipment types shown in the catalogue and request confirmation of hire availability for your preferred unit. Purchase prices and hire rates remain on request, allowing the quotation to reflect the machine and hire period.
Match the hire period to your workload
Short term hire enquiries are useful for seasonal demand, temporary work and project requirements. For a longer hire period, include your expected weekly operating hours and any changes in workload that may affect the equipment choice.
The start date, duration, extension options and return arrangements must be agreed in writing. If the project timetable changes, ask whether the proposed agreement allows the hire period or equipment to be adjusted.
Know what the hire quotation includes
Ask which servicing responsibilities, maintenance arrangements and breakdown support apply to the offered machine. Confirm fuel or charging requirements, delivery and collection charges, damage responsibilities and any attachments needed for the work.
Share your site access and offloading information when requesting delivery. Availability and transport timing vary by unit and location, so agree the delivery date before committing the equipment to your project.
Questions before you order
What details are needed for a forklift hire quotation?
Include the capacity, lift height, load type, working surface, fuel or power preference, town, start date and expected hire duration.
Can I request short or long term hire?
Yes. Both are enquiry options. The actual hire period, availability and rates are confirmed in the quotation.
Is maintenance included?
The proposed hire agreement must state which maintenance and servicing responsibilities are included. Request written confirmation before accepting the quotation.
How quickly can the forklift be delivered?
Timing depends on the available machine, destination and transport arrangements. Provide your required date so it can be checked.
Can I buy instead of hiring?
Yes. Global Forklifts also has new and used sales listings. Request a purchase quotation for the exact unit you are considering.