Guides
The answers, before the sales pitch
Everything here is the advice we give on the phone — written down, with real Melbourne numbers and dates on them. Read first, talk later.
Cost & decisions
How Much Does Forklift Hire Cost in Melbourne? (2026 Rates)
Real Melbourne forklift hire rates for 2026: electric counterbalance weekly rates by capacity, what long-term rates include, and the questions that decide your final price.
Read guide →Forklift Hire vs Buy in Australia: The Real Numbers
Should your business hire or buy a forklift? The cash-flow, tax, maintenance and residual-value maths for Australian SMEs, with worked examples.
Read guide →Choosing the right machine
Electric vs LPG Forklift: Running Costs for Melbourne Warehouses
Lithium electric vs LPG forklifts compared on running cost, emissions, maintenance and suitability for Melbourne warehouse work — with realistic annual cost figures.
Read guide →Forklift Capacity Explained: Why a 2.5t Forklift Can't Always Lift 2.5t
Rated capacity vs residual capacity: how load centre, lift height and attachments reduce what a forklift can actually lift, and how to read a load chart before you hire.
Read guide →Full Free Lift Explained: Why Container Work Needs an FFL Mast
What full free lift (FFL) means on a forklift, why it matters inside shipping containers and under low doorways, and which masts have it.
Read guide →EP vs Toyota Electric Forklifts: An Honest Comparison for Hire Decisions
EP Equipment vs Toyota electric forklifts compared honestly: purchase price, resale value, warranty, service networks — and why the comparison changes completely when you hire instead of buy.
Read guide →Power & charging
Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Forklift Charging: What Your Site Needs
Before you hire an electric forklift, check your power supply. What single-phase and three-phase charging means, which forklifts need which, and what to do if you only have standard outlets.
Read guide →Lithium Forklift Site Requirements: What Your Melbourne Site Needs Before Delivery
Everything a Melbourne site needs before a lithium forklift arrives: power supply, charging area setup, floor ratings, doorway clearance and the WorkSafe requirements that apply.
Read guide →Safety & compliance
Forklift Licence in Victoria: LF Licence Requirements Explained
What licence you need to operate a forklift in Victoria: the High Risk Work Licence (LF class), who needs it, how to get it, and what employers must check before anyone drives.
Read guide →Forklift Pre-Start Checklist: What Operators Must Check Daily
A practical daily pre-start checklist for electric forklifts — the checks Victorian warehouses should log before every shift, and why the paper trail matters.
Read guide →Maintenance & servicing
Forklift Maintenance on Long-Term Hire: What's Actually Included?
What 'fully maintained' forklift hire really covers in Australia — scheduled servicing, fair wear and tear, breakdowns — and the exclusions to check before you sign.
Read guide →Lithium Forklift Battery Care: 7 Charging Mistakes That Shorten Battery Life
How to charge a lithium forklift properly: the charging habits that extend LFP battery life, the mistakes that shorten it, and what's different from lead-acid.
Read guide →Tell us your site. We’ll tell you the right forklift.
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