Linde Flexible Forklift Hire

Best suited to indoor warehouse and distribution environments, electric forklifts deliver zero emissions, low noise, and reduced running costs. Available in counterbalanced configurations with capacities typically ranging from 1.4 to 8 tonnes, they are a practical choice for businesses operating in enclosed spaces or food-grade facilities. Linde also provides electric counterbalance forklifts suited for outdoor use, with a lifting capacity of up to 18 tonnes.

Designed for narrow aisle warehouses with high-bay racking, reach trucks handle heights of up to 12 metres and beyond. They maximise storage density in facilities where every square metre counts. Reach trucks are an indoor-only solution suited to operations with defined racking configurations and smooth floor surfaces.

Where operators need to pick individual items at height, order pickers provide the right combination of elevation and manoeuvrability. Used widely in eCommerce fulfilment and retail distribution, they let operators work efficiently across multiple rack levels without returning to ground level between picks.

Pallet stackers are compact, versatile machines ideal for stacking and retrieving loads in smaller warehouses or areas where a full-size forklift is unnecessary. They handle standard pallet loads with ease and work well in environments with tighter floor space constraints.

For ground-level movement of pallets across a warehouse or loading dock, powered pallet trucks are fast and efficient. They are particularly useful in fast-moving retail and FMCG environments where speed of stock movement matters.

The most widely used forklift type in Australia, counterbalance forklifts handle standard loads in both indoor and outdoor settings. Available in electric, LPG, and diesel variants, they suit a broad range of industries from manufacturing and construction to transport and warehousing. The Linde fleet includes counterbalance forklifts with load capacities from 1.4 tonnes up to 18 tonnes.

In facilities where storage space is at a premium, VNA trucks operate in aisles as narrow as 1.5 metres. They require a guided aisle system and are best deployed in purpose-built high-density storage environments. For the right operation, they dramatically increase the number of pallet positions available in an existing footprint.

Efficient pallet movement, stock handling, and warehouse operations across fulfilment centres, 3PL facilities, and distribution hubs.

Safe, reliable transport of raw materials, components, and finished goods across production and storage areas.

Purpose-suited forklift hire for moving heavy materials, scaffolding, and building products on active construction sites.

High-throughput stock movement and large-scale inventory handling for retail chains and distribution centres.

Dock loading, unloading, and freight-handling operations across container terminals, intermodal hubs, and transport yards.

Electric forklifts and compliant handling solutions for temperature-controlled environments where hygiene and precision matter.

• Accessibility: Just a phone call away, our wide-reaching network ensures we're always close by to support your business. Our trained rental team will quickly and accurately assess your needs and provide you with the best solution.
• Expertise: Our rental controllers are experts in their field. They'll assist you in determining your business's material handling requirements while offering exceptional customer service.
• Availability: We have a fully dedicated fleet for short and long term rental ready to address your needs.
• Flexibility: From a few hours to several years, you choose your hire period.

• Simplicity: Our trucks can be in operation on your site within 24 hours. Our dedicated transport will ensure that the equipment is delivered to you exactly when you need it.
• Reliability: Our trucks are fully maintained by our own service teams. Before delivery, each truck must pass a multi-point inspection to comply with our set standards, legal and safety requirements.
• Adaptability: If your application or needs change during the hire, we can deliver another truck to fit your new requirements. You may return the truck at any time, extend the duration, or switch to another truck.
• Assistance: If you require any additional assistance we are only a phone call away.

• Guarantee: Rest assured, we keep our promises and what we quote is what we invoice. We will help you find your ideal truck at a price you can afford.
• Simplicity: We know it’s easy to be drowned by paperwork therefore we reduce the administrative side to a minimum, and make invoicing as simple and easy as possible.
• Satisfaction: Because the best way to improve our service is to learn from your experience and advice, we conduct satisfaction surveys regularly.

Contact Linde with your requirements, including the type of forklift needed, your hire duration, and delivery location. Our team will assess your needs, provide a quote, and arrange delivery. Once the hire period ends, we collect the equipment. If your needs change during the hire, we can swap the machine or adjust the term.

Linde's rental fleet includes electric forklifts, IC counterbalance forklifts (LPG and diesel), reach trucks, order pickers, pallet stackers, powered pallet trucks and very narrow aisle trucks. Capacities range from 220kg in light-duty machines through to 18 tonne forklifts for heavy industrial applications.

Yes. Linde offers daily, weekly, and monthly hire options for businesses needing equipment for short-term projects, seasonal demand, or emergency replacements. Trucks can be delivered and operational on your site within 48 hours in most cases.

Yes. Linde provides long-term forklift hire from several months up to five years. Long-term rental agreements typically include maintenance, servicing, and fleet management support, making them a cost-effective and hassle-free alternative to purchasing equipment.

Forklift hire costs depend on several factors including the type of forklift, hire duration, lift capacity, attachments, and delivery location. Linde does not publish fixed rates because every hire requirement is different. Contact our team for a tailored quote that reflects your specific needs.

The key pricing factors include hire duration, forklift type and fuel source, lift capacity, specialised attachments, delivery distance, and site-specific requirements such as temperature-controlled environments or outdoor terrain. Longer hire periods generally offer better value per day than short-term daily rates.

For many businesses, yes. Hiring avoids the upfront capital cost of purchasing, eliminates depreciation risk, removes ongoing maintenance and repair liabilities, and gives you access to modern, safety-compliant equipment without a long-term asset commitment. It is particularly cost-effective for businesses with variable or seasonal demand.

No. Linde operates on a straightforward pricing model: what we quote is what we invoice. There are no surprise charges at the end of your hire. Any additional costs such as optional attachments or extended delivery distances are discussed and agreed upfront.

Forklift hire makes sense when your need is temporary, seasonal, or project-based; when you want to avoid a large capital outlay; when you need equipment quickly without a procurement process; or when you want flexibility to change or return the equipment as your operational requirements shift.

Yes. Linde's rental fleet is widely used across warehousing, logistics, retail distribution and fulfilment operations. Whether you need a pallet truck for a busy loading dock or a reach truck for a high-bay warehouse, there is a hire option that fits.

Absolutely. Seasonal demand spikes are one of the most common reasons businesses choose short-term forklift hire. Rather than purchasing additional equipment that sits idle for most of the year, you hire what you need for the busy period and return it when demand drops back.

Yes, and it is one of the most practical solutions for short-term material handling needs. With daily and weekly hire rates available, businesses can access the right equipment for a few days without being locked into a long-term commitment.

In most cases, Linde can deliver a hired forklift and have it operational on your site within 48 hours of confirming the hire. Availability and lead times may vary depending on your location and the specific equipment required. Contact our team to confirm delivery timeframes for your area.

Linde's service team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year across Australia. If your hired forklift has a breakdown, or requires urgent attention, you can call us and our technicians will respond quickly to minimise disruption to your operations. Where needed, we can arrange a replacement machine to keep your site running.

Yes. If your requirements change during the hire period, Linde can swap the forklift for a different model that better suits your new needs. You can also extend the hire duration or return the truck early. Our rental agreements are designed to be flexible, not restrictive.