Forklift hire from 777 Hire gives businesses across the UK the right truck for moving pallets, building materials and heavy plant. We can typically source everything from electric and gas counterbalance trucks for clean warehouse work to rough terrain forklifts for muddy yards and sites, subject to availability, with capacities up to around 10 tonnes. 777 Hire supplies these to businesses across the UK. Browse the range below, or get in touch for a tailored quote and advice.
Forklift Hire
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of forklift truck can I hire?
Our network can typically source electric and gas counterbalance trucks for warehouse and indoor work, diesel counterbalance for busy yards, and rough terrain forklifts for muddy or uneven sites. Tell us what you’re lifting and where, and we’ll match the right truck.
What size forklift do I need?
It comes down to the heaviest load you’ll lift and the height you need to reach. As a rough guide, 1.5 to 2.5 tonne trucks suit most warehouse and yard work, while 3.5 tonne and upward handle heavier pallets, building materials and plant. We can typically source capacities up to around 10 tonnes, subject to availability. If you’re unsure, our hire team will help you spec it.
Do I need a licence to hire a forklift?
You don’t need a car or driving licence, but whoever uses the truck must be trained and competent, typically an accredited RTITB or ITSSAR certificate. You’ll need to make sure whoever uses the forklift holds the right qualification.
Can I use a forklift indoors?
Yes. Electric and LPG gas counterbalance trucks are designed for indoor use, with no diesel fumes and clean running for warehouses and food-grade environments. For outdoor yards and sites, a diesel or rough terrain truck is the better fit.
What’s the difference between a counterbalance and a rough terrain forklift?
A counterbalance truck runs on smooth tyres and is built for flat, solid surfaces like warehouse floors and yards. A rough terrain forklift has chunky tyres, higher ground clearance and often four-wheel drive, so it handles mud, gravel and uneven ground on construction sites.
How much does it cost to hire a forklift?
Cost depends on the truck size, hire length and your location, and rates come down on weekly and long-term hire. Send us your requirements and we’ll come back with a clear quote, no obligation.
How quickly can you deliver a forklift?
It depends on your location and current availability. We coordinate delivery and collection through our supplier network, and can often help with urgent or time-critical jobs, subject to availability. Send us your site postcode and we’ll confirm a realistic delivery time.
Do you supply forklift attachments?
Yes. Extension forks, lifting jibs, hooks, access cages and other attachments are available subject to the truck and stock. Tell us the task and we’ll include the right kit.
Which areas do you cover?
We provide forklift hire nationwide across the UK. Share your site postcode when you enquire and we’ll confirm availability and delivery.
How do I get in touch?
The easiest way is through our contact page, where you can call or email us and the team will get straight back to you. We’re based in Croydon and arrange hire right across the UK, so wherever your site is, tell us what you need and we’ll sort the right kit and a price.
What other plant & excavation categories do we offer?
Forklift Hire is one part of our plant & excavation range. We also offer these for hire right across the UK:
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777 Hire covers much more than one category. Explore the rest of our range, available for hire across the UK: