Forklift Rentals in Rochester, NY
19 providers found in Rochester, NY. Common listings in this area include counterbalance, telehandler, rough terrain. Use the filters on this page to narrow by equipment type, capacity, power (electric/LPG/diesel), delivery, rental term, and attachments. For best results, request 2-3 quotes and confirm lead times, pickup/delivery windows, and site access requirements.
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All 19 forklift rental providers in Rochester
Alta eMobility
Rochester, NY-based Alta eMobility offers electric counterbalance, rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers for daily to long-term rentals, with maintenance and repair services available through a broad brand network.
Alta Material Handling
Alta Material Handling offers forklift and aerial equipment rental with a Northeast footprint, serving New England, New York, and the Midwest, including IL, NY, and ON contact details.
Skyworks Equipment Rental
Skyworks Equipment Rental operates in OH and IN with telehandlers and rotating telescopic forklifts up to 15,000 lbs, offering daily to long-term rental terms.
R B U'Ren Equipment Inc
R B U'Ren Equipment Inc serves Western New York with two locations in Niagara Falls and Rochester, offering forklifts among other rentals.
BMH - Buffalo Materials Handling
BMH - Buffalo Materials Handling serves Buffalo and Rochester, NY, offering electric counterbalance forklift rentals and related services.
Globalsoft Recycling Equipment
Globalsoft Recycling Equipment in Rochester, NY currently shows no forklift inventory or rental terms due to a bot-detection interruption on the site.
Hiab USA, Inc.
Hiab USA, Inc. provides on-road load handling equipment with service and parts support across multiple U.S. locations, including Des Moines IA, Rochester NY, and North Charleston SC.
STS Trailer, Truck, and Equipment - Rochester
STS Trailer, Truck, and Equipment in Rochester, NY offers trailer and truck rental and leasing with multiple local contacts and a long history, though forklift-specific capabilities aren’t indicated.
Roc Equipment LLC
Roc Equipment LLC offers Rochester, NY-based equipment rentals with pick-up and delivery options and contact via email or phone.
United Rentals
United Rentals serves the Jacksonville, FL area with a broad equipment rental offering, including access to general contact options, but specific fleet details or capabilities are not disclosed in the provided excerpt.
ADMAR | Buffalo
ADMAR | Buffalo serves Tonawanda, NY, and surrounding areas with rental access via multiple locations, though specific equipment and terms are not disclosed on the listing.
Arnold Industrial Equipment Service Incorporated
Arnold Industrial Equipment Service Incorporated rents forklift equipment in Rochester, NY, with a listed phone contact and no delivery or additional terms documented.
Five Star Equipment
Five Star Equipment in Rochester, NY offers John Deere construction equipment with rental and financing options, serving the Rochester area.
Herc Rentals
Herc Rentals operates in Fort Myers, FL with a Fort Myers location serving local needs and national coverage through its profile.
Insley-McEntee Equipment Company, Inc
Insley-McEntee Equipment Company, Inc. provides forklift rental in the Buffalo area, with locations in Cheektowaga and Rochester, NY, and phone contact options.
Milton Rents in Chichester
Milton Rents in Chichester operates in NH with multiple listed locations including Chichester; data available shows contact phones but no explicit equipment types or rental terms listed.
Prolift, Inc.
Prolift, Inc. operates in Buffalo and Rochester, NY, offering forklift rental services with phone contact options but no listed email or quote form in the provided data.
Rental Center at The Home Depot
Rental Center at The Home Depot in Bonita Springs, FL offers forklift rentals through a general home improvement rental network; check local store for availability and terms.
Sunbelt Rentals
Sunbelt Rentals serves Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 and surrounding area with aerial work platform rentals, offering contact by phone listed for local inquiries.
Rates and pricing in Rochester
Most Rochester, NY rental quotes are built around daily, weekly, monthly terms. 0 of 19 listed providers advertise delivery (0% coverage).
- Capacity class and lift height are the primary pricing drivers.
- Rental duration changes effective daily cost; weekly/monthly rates are usually more efficient.
- Delivery distance, loading access, and pickup windows can materially change final cost.
- Attachments, special tires, and site constraints can move the quote into a different equipment class.
- Request at least 2-3 quotes with the same capacity, lift height, and term.
- Ask for the full landed cost: base rental, delivery/pickup, fuel/energy, overtime/meter, and damage waiver.
- Confirm lead time and off-rent rules before committing so the rental term does not overrun.
Before you book
- Confirm rated capacity (lbs) and load center for your heaviest load.
- Confirm lift height, free-lift requirements, and whether you're working in racking.
- Measure aisle widths and turning clearances; narrow-aisle trucks need the right layout.
- Indoor warehouses often prefer electric units; outdoor work may require pneumatic tires or rough-terrain equipment.
- Ask about tire type (cushion vs pneumatic) and surface conditions (smooth slab, gravel, job site).
- If you need attachments (side shifter, fork positioner, clamps, boom), confirm compatibility and availability.
- Delivery/pickup: confirm lead time, site access constraints, and whether a forklift is needed to unload.
- Operator requirements: confirm training expectations, documentation, and any insurance/damage waiver options.
- Rental term and billing: daily vs weekly vs monthly rates, overtime/meter limits, and off-rent procedures.
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FAQ
Pricing varies by capacity, fuel type, term (daily/weekly/monthly), delivery distance, and attachments. The fastest way to compare is to request a few quotes with the same specs and term.
Many providers offer delivery and pickup for an added fee. Confirm lead time, access constraints, and whether the site can receive a truck safely (dock height, clear turning radius, gate access, etc.).
Start with your heaviest load (lbs) and load center. Add margin for uneven surfaces, attachments, and lift height. If you're close to a capacity boundary, ask the provider to confirm the rating at your lift height and configuration.
Electric is common for indoor warehouses and docks (quiet, no exhaust). LPG is a flexible option for mixed indoor/outdoor use (check ventilation requirements). Diesel is typically used outdoors and on job sites (higher torque; exhaust considerations).
Have your capacity (lbs), lift height, indoor/outdoor use, rental term, and delivery address ready. Mention aisle widths, ramp/slopes, tire type preferences, and any attachments or fork length requirements.
Most job sites require trained operators and safe operation practices. Providers may ask about operator training, supervision, and site conditions. If you need an operator, ask whether the provider offers operator services or referrals.
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