Delivery is the least-understood line on an access hire quote. Here’s how we price and run it.
Why it’s quoted by suburb
A 19ft electric to Marsden Park is a short local run from our Berkshire Park depot. The same machine to Cronulla is a half-day round trip in Sydney traffic. One flat “delivery fee” would mean nearby customers subsidising distant ones — so we quote by suburb, access, transport requirements and availability, honestly.
What moves the delivery price
- Distance from Berkshire Park (north-west Sydney — see service areas)
- Machine size: the 40ft electric and rough terrain units need bigger transport than a 19ft
- Access: tight streets, docks, height limits, permits
- Timing: after-hours or fixed-window deliveries cost more than flexible ones
Make delivery day smooth
- Nominate a contact who’ll be on site and answering their phone.
- Clear the drop zone — a truck with ramps needs room.
- Flag constraints in the quote form: overhead wires, slopes, soft ground, security inductions.
- For buildings: confirm dock height and lift capacity before delivery day.
The pickup alternative
For 19ft electric scissors, pickup may be available with a suitable Brian James trailer — one trailer hire can beat two delivery legs on flexible jobs. Confirm towing suitability, tie-down requirements and machine weight before booking. Full detail: Picking Up a Scissor Lift with a Plant Trailer.
FAQs
Same-day delivery? Often possible near the depot — call 0472 721 234 rather than waiting on the form.
Do charges run during transport? Hire periods and transport are set out clearly on your quote — ask and we’ll walk through it.
Need a machine for this job? Get a hire quote — tell us the job and suburb and we’ll quote the right machine and delivery. Or use Help Me Choose. Call 0472 721 234.