Free planning tools
Planning Tools & Calculators
Built from the questions we ask on every hire enquiry: working height, access width, ground conditions and transport. Each tool gives general guidance from real machine-class figures — the exact machine’s spec sheet and operator manual always take precedence.
- Working height
- Doorway fit
- Ground & floors
- Towing
- Battery runtime
Battery Runtime Estimator
Estimate whether one charge covers your shift, and what charging on site needs.
Launch ToolDoorway & Access Checker
Check machine width against your tightest doorway, gate or corridor before anything is booked.
Launch ToolGround Pressure Guide
Wheels or tracks? See how machine weight lands on slabs, lawns, pavers and soft ground.
Launch ToolMachine Selector
Answer four quick questions about the job and get matching machines from the real fleet.
Launch ToolTrailer & Tow Vehicle Checker
Confirm the machine, trailer and tow vehicle add up legally and safely for customer pickup.
Launch ToolWorking Height Calculator
Turn the height of the task into the working height you actually need, and see which machine class covers it.
Launch ToolCompare Machines
Line up any two to four machines from the live fleet — reach, doorway fit, capacity, weight and power side by side.
Open the Compare ToolHelp Me Choose
Not sure where to start? Describe the job and get matched to suitable machines, reviewed by the hire team before anything is confirmed.
Start MatchingRather just ask a person?
Describe the job. We’ll name the machine.
Height, surface, access width, dates. The person who answers hires these machines out every day and can usually settle it in about two minutes — no forms, no callback queue.
- Sydney & NSWDelivery quoted to your suburb
- Same business dayMost quotes, most of the time
- Real fleetWe only quote what we have
The thinking behind the numbers
Popular advice
Written from the fleet we actually run — not rewritten from a manufacturer brochure.
What to Check Before Buying a Used Scissor Lift
We maintain a hire fleet, so we know where used machines hide their problems.
Read the guide 02 Equipment Selection5 min readWhat Size Scissor Lift Do I Need? Working Height Explained
A step-by-step size guide that avoids the common mistake of choosing height before access.
Read the guide 03 Hire Advice2 min readWeekly Scissor Lift Hire vs Buying Used Access Equipment
The comparison everyone runs on a napkin — done properly.
Read the guidePut the numbers to work
Checked the numbers? Get them priced.
Tell us the machine or the task, the dates and the suburb. We quote the machine and delivery together.