Flexible Forklift Hire for Your Business

Welfaux offers both short- and long-term forklift rental services, with a wide range of material handling equipment to suit your business requirements. We provide businesses across the UK with counterbalance forklifts, articulated forklifts, reach trucks and sideloader forklifts. Our range includes electric, gas and diesel forklift trucks for hire to suit your specific application requirements, whether you’re working indoors or outdoors.

With more than 40 years of experience, we provide expert advice to help you decide which forklift matches your load, lifting and environmental requirements. Our flexible hire options allow you to choose the right solution for your operation, whether you require a single forklift for a short-term project or a fleet for ongoing warehouse operations. Contact us today to request a hire quote.

Find the Right Forklift for Your Requirements

Find the right truck for your application with our truck selector, which includes our full range of forklifts for hire. Easily compare trucks based on capacity, fuel type and the duration of hire required.

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Articulated Forklifts

Articulated Forklifts

Electric Forklifts

Gas & Diesel Forklifts

Reach Trucks

Sideloader Forklifts

Articulated Forklift Hire

Articulated forklifts feature a pivoting mast that allows for easy manoeuvrability in tight spaces, such as narrow warehouse aisles. These forklifts make it easy to maximise space by reducing the turning room needed for successful lifts. These versatile forklifts are a frequent choice for businesses that want a single truck for yard and warehouse applications or where space is limited.

Common applications for this type of forklift include warehousing, builders’ merchants, timber yards, logistics, distribution centres and manufacturing. Capacities range from 1.5 to 3.0 tonnes with lift heights up to 15,000 mm. Typical hire scenarios include meeting seasonal demand or accommodating temporary warehouse reconfigurations with narrower aisles.

Contact our team today to enquire about articulated forklifts or use our truck selector to explore the available forklifts for hire.

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Type
Welfaux Owned Truck
Cross Hire
Fuel Type
LPG
Diesel
Electric
Duration
1 week
2 week
3 week
4 week
5 week
10 week
15 week
30 week

Hire Price Per Week

£245.00
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Electric Forklift Hire

Electric forklifts are powered by rechargeable batteries, making them a clean and quiet solution for handling materials. They are designed for efficient operation in warehouses, distribution centres and other environments where low emissions and reduced noise are important.

Typical applications include warehousing, logistics, retail distribution, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Capacities range from 1.0 to 15+ tonnes with lift heights up to 7,000 mm. Typical hire scenarios include temporary increases in warehouse activity, replacing a truck during servicing or supporting businesses transitioning to electric fleets.

Contact our team today to enquire about electric forklifts or use our truck selector to explore the available forklifts for hire.

Spec
Capacity
1,500 - 1,800kg
2,000kg
2,500kg
3,000kg
3,500kg
4,000kg
5,000kg
7,000kg
Fuel Type
LPG
Diesel
Electric
Duration
1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
10 Weeks
15 Weeks
30 Weeks

Hire Price Per Week

£140.00
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Gas & Diesel Forklift Hire

Gas and diesel forklifts are robust trucks designed for demanding applications, particularly where high lifting capacities or continuous operation are required. Their powerful engines and quick refuelling make them well suited to intensive handling tasks in outdoor or mixed indoor and outdoor environments with suitable ventilation.

Typical applications include construction, builders' merchants, timber yards, ports, manufacturing, recycling facilities and heavy industrial sites. Capacities range from 1.0 to 48.0 tonnes with lift heights up to 8,000 mm. Typical hire scenarios include construction projects, heavy lifting requirements, seasonal outdoor operations or replacing equipment during maintenance.

Contact our team today to enquire about gas and diesel forklifts or use our truck selector to explore the available forklifts for hire.

Spec
Capacity
1,500 - 1,800kg
2,000kg
2,500kg
3,000kg
3,500kg
4,000kg
5,000kg
7,000kg
Fuel Type
LPG
Diesel
Electric
Duration
1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
10 Weeks
15 Weeks
30 Weeks

Hire Price Per Week

£150.00
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Reach Truck Hire

Reach trucks are designed specifically for maximising storage capacity in warehouses with narrow aisles and high racking. Their extending mast allows the forks to reach into pallet racking while maintaining excellent stability, making them ideal for high-density storage where efficient use of space is essential.

Typical applications include warehousing, logistics, fulfilment centres, retail distribution and manufacturing. Capacities range from 1.0 to 3.0 tonnes with lift heights up to 13,000 mm. Typical hire scenarios include warehouse expansion, temporary increases in stockholding, seasonal demand or replacing equipment during repairs.

Contact our team today to enquire about reach trucks or use our truck selector to explore the available forklifts for hire.

Spec
Capacity
1,500 - 1,800kg
2,000 - 2,500kg
Fuel Type
LPG
Diesel
Electric
Duration
1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
10 Weeks
15 Weeks
30 Weeks

Hire Price Per Week

£165.00
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Sideloader Forklift Hire

Sideloader forklifts carry loads alongside the truck rather than in front, making them ideal for transporting long, bulky or awkward materials through narrow aisles. This design allows operators to move lengthy loads without requiring wide turning circles, helping businesses improve safety and storage efficiency.

Typical applications include timber merchants, steel stockholders, builders' merchants, manufacturers and businesses handling long loads such as pipes, panels or sheet materials. Capacities range from 2.5 to 5.0 tonnes with lift heights up to 8,800 mm. Typical hire scenarios include specialist handling projects, temporary increases in demand for long-load handling or supporting seasonal stock movements.

Contact our team today to enquire about sideloader forklifts or use our truck selector to explore the available forklifts for hire.

Spec
Type
Welfaux Owned Truck
Cross Hire
Fuel Type
LPG
Diesel
Electric
Duration
1 Week
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
10 Weeks
15 Weeks
30 Weeks

Hire Price Per Week

£325.00
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    Short-Term & Long-Term Forklift Hire

    At Welfaux, we offer both short- and long-term hire to suit the varying needs of our customers.

    Short-term forklift truck rental is suited to businesses that require access to equipment for a temporary period of time, from a few days to several weeks or months depending on operational requirements. This maximises your flexibility and provides rapid access to equipment to scale up and down your operations as and when needed.

    Long-term or contract forklift hire runs over a set period of time, typically between 3 and 7 years, providing predictable monthly costs for continuous access to equipment. If you require access to forklifts on a day-to-day basis and want predictable monthly costs instead of outright purchasing or don’t want the responsibility of servicing and maintenance, a long-term forklift hire service may be suitable for you.

    What’s Included with Forklift Hire?

    Our forklift hire solutions include the services needed to keep your equipment operating efficiently throughout your hire period. Our forklift rental services include:

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    Nationwide delivery and collection
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    Servicing and maintenance
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    Breakdown support
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    Access to expert advice from an experienced team

    We offer flexible hire periods across our whole range, enabling you to access the equipment you need in a way that best suits you.

    Why Choose Welfaux

    Backed by 40 years in the materials handling industry, Welfaux supports businesses with forklift sales, forklift rental and ongoing aftercare. As a third-generation, family-run business, we take a practical, customer-first approach, providing honest advice, dependable service and equipment tailored to your operation.

    With access to more than 1,000 products, our experienced team will assess your application, working environment and load requirements to recommend the most suitable forklift rental solution for your business.

    Our Forklift Hire Process

    Submit Enquiry

    Submit your enquiry using the form below, and our team will assess your requirements before recommending the right forklift hire solution.

    Instant Quote

    We recommend the most suitable truck based on your application and operational requirements, with our knowledgeable team available for advice on choosing the right solution.

    Delivery & Support

    Once you’re happy with your choice of forklift, we arrange prompt delivery with our own in-house team, keeping you in the loop every step of the way.

    Industries We Support

    Welfaux supports a wide range of sectors and industries, drawing on 40 years of experience in material handling to tailor our recommendations to your industry’s requirements. We support all of the following industries with tailored forklift hire solutions:

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much does forklift hire cost?

    The cost of forklift hire depends on factors such as the type of truck, hire duration and your operational requirements. Contact Welfaux with details of your application, and we'll provide an instant tailored quote.

    What types of forklifts are available to hire?

    Welfaux offers a wide range of forklift hire options, including counterbalance forklifts, articulated forklifts, reach trucks, sideloaders, electric forklifts and gas and diesel models.

    Can I hire a forklift for a day, week or long term?

    Yes. We offer flexible forklift hire to suit everything from short-term projects and seasonal demand to long-term contract hire, with a minimum charge duration starting at one week. Whether you need a forklift for several weeks, multiple months or a number of years, we'll help you find the right solution.

    How quickly can you deliver a hired forklift?

    Delivery times depend on the forklift you require and your location. We can often provide same-day or next-day delivery, subject to availability. Once we understand your requirements, we'll confirm the earliest available delivery date and keep you updated throughout the process.

    Do I need a licence or training to hire a forklift?

    No. You don't need a licence to hire a forklift, but anyone operating it should be adequately trained and competent to use that type of truck in the intended working environment. We also offer fully accredited on-site forklift driver training alongside forklift hire, tailored to the specific type of forklift you need to use.

    Request a Forklift Hire Quote

    Every operation is different, which is why we tailor every recommendation to your requirements. Request a quote today and let us know what you’re lifting, where you’ll be working and whether you’re looking to buy or hire. Our experienced team will recommend the right solution, backed by the dependable service and ongoing support Welfaux is known for.

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