Forklift hire Perth
low cost hire agreements
Compass Forklifts provides forklift hire and lease solutions for Perth businesses that need equipment on site quickly, with predictable costs and reliable support. Whether you are covering a breakdown, taking on a short project, managing seasonal peaks, or avoiding a large upfront purchase, we offer a number of short to long-term lease options to suit how you operate.
Sites in Perth are not all the same. A high-turnover warehouse in Kewdale runs differently from a yard in Kwinana or a logistics site near the Perth Airport precinct. Heat, dust, ramps, surface conditions and ventilation all affect what will work day to day. We factor that in before we supply a unit.
FLT hire Options
Hire options that work for your business
Hire and leasing is often the cleanest option when a business wants a fixed monthly cost, needs equipment quickly or does not want to tie up cash in a purchase. It can make sense for new contracts, busy periods, emergency replacements or when you want to test a forklift type before deciding whether to buy, lease long term or move into rent-to-own.
Hire fleet availability changes, but we commonly supply counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, electric stackers, tow tractors and order pickers. Options include electric, diesel and LPG, with a strong focus on lithium-ion electric where it suits the duty cycle and site setup. Hiring is also often the easiest way to find out whether lithium-ion actually suits your shift pattern before you spend money on buying one.
Forklift hire Perth
low cost hire agreements
Depending on the hire type and term, support can include a forklift matched to your site and load requirements, servicing and maintenance planning, safety and compliance checks, and fault support through mobile callouts or workshop repairs. If a hired unit has a major failure and cannot be returned to service quickly, we prioritise a replacement unit where available so your operation can keep moving while the repair is handled.
Most hire problems start with the wrong machine turning up for the job. That is why we check the practical details first, including aisle width, lift height, load weight, floor condition, ramps, operating hours, indoor or outdoor use and any attachments required. If you are looking at long-term hire or leasing, a Site Capacity Audit is often the fastest way to confirm the right forklift type, capacity and power option for the layout and workload.
Hire & Lease Option FAQs
Everything You Need to Know
Got questions about our forklift hire and lease options? Here are some of the most commonly asked questions put to our team.
What is the difference between hire, leasing and rent-to-own?
Hire is for flexibility, short to long term, with the forklift supplied for an agreed period. Leasing is usually a longer-term and is built around predictable monthly costs. Rent to own sits in the middle, you hire the forklift with a pathway to ownership if it makes sense for your operation.
Can you supply a forklift quickly for a breakdown or urgent job?
Often, yes. Same-day or next-day supply is possible, depending on availability, the time you call, and where you are in Perth. If we cannot meet the same day, we will give you the fastest realistic option and clear the next steps.
What do you need from me to quote hire accurately?
Forklift type, capacity, lift height, fuel preference, indoor or outdoor use, your suburb or industrial area, and how long you need it for. If you can also tell us your shift pattern and whether ramps or rough surfaces are involved, we can quote and recommend faster.
Is maintenance included in a hire or lease forklift?
It depends on the hire term and agreement, but long-term hire and lease options are typically set up so the forklift is maintained on schedule. If you want cost certainty, we will recommend the option that keeps servicing predictable and downtime low.
Can I hire first and then move to rent-to-own or purchase?
Yes. If you want to trial a forklift type, cover a contract, or spread cost before committing, we can set up a pathway from hire into rent to own or purchase, depending on the unit and term.
What happens if the hired forklift breaks down during the hire period?
Call us immediately and stop using the forklift until the issue is understood. We will triage the problem over the phone first to rule out simple operator or setup issues, then move to the fastest practical fix. If it is a technical fault, we organise either a mobile callout or workshop repair.
Support is typically the same day or next day across Perth metro, depending on where you are, the time you contact us and the current workload. If the unit needs more time off-site, we will outline the options to keep work moving, including a replacement unit where available.
Is there a minimum hire period?
We cater to both short-term hires (days or weeks) and longer-term lease options (months or years). Tell us how long you need the forklift for, and we will recommend the most cost-effective structure for that timeframe.
Forklift Hire & Lease compass
We are here to help
Should you have any questions regarding forklift hire, products, or services, please contact us directly where a member of the team can help.