“Cherry picker” is the everyday name for any boom-type lift with a basket on the end — the machines the industry calls boom lifts or knuckle booms. If you’re picturing a bucket on an articulating arm reaching up and over something, that’s the one. The trailer-mounted version tows behind a ute; the self-propelled versions drive themselves around site. Same job, different money.
| Machine | Daily rate | Transport (each way, ≤50km) |
|---|---|---|
| 35ft trailer cherry picker | $250 | $165 — or tow it yourself, $0 |
| 34ft knuckle boom | $250 | $200 |
| 45ft knuckle boom | $280 | $240 |
| 52ft knuckle boom | $320 | $240 |
| 60ft boom | $350 | $300 |
| 80ft boom | $500 | $450 |
Weekly rates aren’t published — call with the rate you’re paying and we’ll beat it. Diesel machines add fuel used at $4/L.
This is the biggest lever on a cherry picker job. Transport on a self-propelled boom is $200–$450 each way — on a short hire that can cost more than the machine. The trailer unit skips it entirely if you’ve got a braked towbar; no truck licence, no special permit, just a standard car licence to tow it.
One day of over-reach, towed yourself:
35ft trailer cherry picker 1 × $250 = $250
Transport = $0
Total: $250 ex-GST
Same day, delivered:
Hire 1 × $250 = $250
Delivery + pickup 2 × $165 = $330
Total: $580 ex-GST
Compare: 34ft self-propelled knuckle, 2 days:
Hire 2 × $250 = $500
Delivery + pickup 2 × $200 = $400
Total: $900 ex-GST (plus diesel at $4/L)
In Victoria, any boom-type lift with 11m or more reach needs a WP high-risk work licence — that includes the 35ft trailer unit and everything above it. A harness is mandatory in the basket. Scissor lifts need no licence. Full rules in the EWP licence guide, and rates for everything on the rates page.
Almost certainly — you need a braked towbar and a tow rating that covers the unit, and a standard car licence. Most dual-cabs and larger utes qualify. Tell us your vehicle when you book and we’ll confirm.
Yes — the 35ft trailer unit reaches over 11m, so a WP high-risk work licence applies in Victoria, same as the self-propelled booms. The harness in the basket is mandatory too.
Yes — “cherry picker” is the everyday word, “boom lift” or “knuckle boom” is the industry word. Hire companies list the same machines under both names. Our boom lift cost guide covers the full range.
Call 1300 806 577 — weekly rates aren’t published because we quote to beat whatever you’re currently paying.
Book the trailer cherry picker, hook it up at Bayswater, and keep the delivery money. Quotes in 60 minutes.
Call 1300 806 577