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Boom Lift Hire Melbourne — from $200/day ex-GST

Knuckle and straight boom lifts from 26ft to 80ft (up to 26m working height), delivered across Melbourne from our Bayswater depot. Booms reach up and over — perfect when you can’t park a scissor lift underneath the work. Published rates below, instant estimates, and quotes answered within 60 minutes.

Our boom lift range

All rates ex-GST. Heights shown are approximate working heights. Not sure which size? Use the estimator below or call us — we’ll recommend for free.

26ft Vertical Mast Boom (Star 10)

~10m working height · compact, indoor-friendly
$200/day · $500/week
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34ft JLG diesel knuckle boom lift hire

34ft Diesel Knuckle Boom

~12.5m working height · the all-rounder
$250/day · $690/week
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45ft diesel knuckle boom hi-capacity lift hire

45ft Diesel Knuckle/Straight Boom

~15.7m working height · knuckle or straight
$280/day · $750/week
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52ft Diesel Knuckle Boom

~17.8m working height
$320/day · $850/week
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60ft diesel knuckle boom hi-capacity lift hire

60ft Diesel Knuckle Boom

~20.4m working height
$350/day · $950/week
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Diesel straight boom lift hire

66ft Diesel Straight Boom

~22m working height · maximum outreach
$380/day · $1,100/week
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80ft Diesel Knuckle Boom

~26.4m working height · our biggest reachBIG JOBS
$500/day · $1,500/week
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35ft trailer mounted cherry picker hire

35ft Trailer Cherry Picker

~12.6m working height · tow it yourselfTOWABLE
$250/day · $700/week
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Instant estimate & booking

Pick your boom, length of hire and postcode — all-in price instantly, then lock it in. Confirmed within 60 minutes.

5+ days? Weekly rates apply (shown on each machine). Trade accounts: we’ll beat the rate you’re paying now.

Perfect for

  • Facade, gutter and roofline work — reach up and over obstacles a scissor can’t clear
  • Tree work, signage and streetscape jobs where the truck stays on the road
  • Structural steel, tilt-panel and high-bay installation
  • Painting, cladding and window work on multi-storey buildings
  • Anywhere the ground under the work is blocked — knuckle booms bend around the problem

Good to know

  • Operators need a WP high-risk work licence for boom-type EWPs 11m and over — that’s every diesel boom on this page. See our licence guide
  • A harness with lanyard is mandatory in the basket — bring your own or ask us
  • Diesel booms handle rough ground, but check ground conditions — ask us about spotting boards for soft surfaces
  • Fuel charged at $4/L for what you use; machines arrive full
  • Knuckle (articulating) booms reach up-and-over; straight (telescopic) booms give maximum height and outreach in one line
  • Wind limits apply (typically 12.5 m/s) — we’ll advise if the forecast looks marginal

Boom lift questions

Knuckle boom or straight boom — which do I need?

Knuckle (articulating) booms bend in the middle, so they reach up and over obstacles — ideal for working behind parapets, over awnings or around trees. Straight (telescopic) booms reach higher and further in a single line and are faster to position — best for open sites like structural steel or facade work.

Do I need a licence to operate a boom lift in Victoria?

Yes — boom-type EWPs with 11m+ reach require a WP class high-risk work licence from WorkSafe. That covers all our diesel booms. The 26ft mast boom sits under 11m, where an EWPA Yellow Card is the accepted standard. Full licence guide here.

How much does boom lift hire cost in Melbourne?

From $200/day ex-GST for a 26ft mast boom to $500/day for our 80ft knuckle boom, plus delivery each way ($200–$450 by size within 50km). Use the estimator above for your all-in price.

Can I tow a boom lift myself?

Yes — the 35ft trailer cherry picker ($250/day) tows behind a standard ute or 4WD with a braked towbar. Everything else is delivered to site, function-checked before it leaves our yard.

Not sure which boom? We’ll tell you straight.

Describe the job — we’ll recommend the right machine for free and quote within 60 minutes.

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