How Much Does Boom Lift Hire Cost in Melbourne? (2026 Rates)

Boom lift hire in Melbourne runs $200–$500 per day ex-GST depending on reach, plus delivery of $200–$450 each way within 50km of our Bayswater depot. A 34ft knuckle boom — the most common size — is $250/day. Diesel machines add fuel used at $4/L.

Boom lift daily hire rates (ex-GST)

Machine	Working height	Daily rate
26ft mast boom	~10m	$200
34ft knuckle boom	~12m	$250
35ft trailer cherry picker	~12.5m	$250
45ft knuckle boom	~15.7m	$280
52ft knuckle boom	~17.8m	$320
60ft boom	~20m	$350
66ft straight boom	~22m	$380
80ft boom	~26m	$500

Weekly rates aren’t published — call and we’ll beat the rate you’re paying. Working heights are approximate; verify per machine.

What does delivery cost?

Transport is charged each way, within 50km of Bayswater:

Machine	Transport (each way, ≤50km)
34ft knuckle boom	$200
45ft / 52ft booms	$240
60ft and 66ft booms	$300
80ft boom	$450
35ft trailer cherry picker	$165 — or tow it yourself for free

Worked examples: what a job actually costs

34ft knuckle boom, 2 days:

Hire 2 × $250 = $500
Delivery + pickup 2 × $200 = $400

Total: $900 ex-GST (plus diesel used at $4/L)

45ft knuckle boom, 3 days:

Hire 3 × $280 = $840
Delivery + pickup 2 × $240 = $480

Total: $1,320 ex-GST (plus diesel used at $4/L)

35ft trailer cherry picker, 1 day, towed yourself:

Hire 1 × $250 = $250
Transport = $0 (braked towbar and a car licence is all you need)

Total: $250 ex-GST

What else should you budget for?

Diesel: most booms are diesel — fuel used is charged back at $4/L. Electric mast booms just plug in.
Licence: any boom with 11m+ reach needs a WP high-risk work licence in Victoria — that covers everything from the 34ft up. Details in the licence guide.
Harness: mandatory in every boom basket. Budget for gear if your crew doesn’t own it.
Distance: the transport figures above are for sites within 50km of Bayswater — further out is quoted per job.

Could a scissor lift do it cheaper?

If the ground directly under the work is clear, level and drivable, usually yes — scissors start at $80/day with $165 transport each way. Booms earn their money when you’re reaching up and over something. Compare the machines in the boom hire page or size by target height on hire by height.

Common questions

Why is there no weekly rate listed?

Because we quote weekly hires against whatever you’re currently paying — call 1300 806 577 with your rate and we’ll beat it. Publishing one flat number would just make some jobs dearer than they need to be.

Do I really need a licence for a boom lift?

In Victoria, yes — a WP high-risk work licence for any boom-type EWP with 11m or more reach. That’s every machine in our boom fleet except the smallest. Scissor lifts don’t need one.

What’s the cheapest way to get over-reach?

The 35ft trailer cherry picker at $250/day. Tow it behind your own vehicle and you skip transport entirely — full detail in the cherry picker cost guide.

How fast can you deliver?

Quotes in 60 minutes, and if a machine faults on site it’s swapped out within 24 hours. Fleet of 65+ JLG and Haulotte machines out of Bayswater.

Want the exact number for your job?

Machine, days and postcode — that’s all we need. Quotes back in 60 minutes.

Call 1300 806 577

How much does boom lift hire cost in Melbourne? (2026 rates)