Renting gives warehouse managers, contractors, facility operators, and business owners a practical way to stay productive without committing to a major capital investment. At Papé Material Handling, we provide access to one of the largest rental fleets in the West, including equipment from trusted brands like Hyster, Yale, Combilift, and Genie. Renting can be a smart strategy for planned projects, seasonal peaks, and unexpected equipment needs.
When Does Renting Equipment Make Sense?
Renting can be the right move when business needs are immediate, temporary, or application-specific. It gives your team access to the equipment required while helping manage cost and maintain flexibility. Common rental-friendly scenarios include:
- Seasonal demand or temporary production increases
- Short-term construction, warehouse, or facility projects
- Replacing a unit that is down for service
- Trying a machine before making a purchase decision
- Taking on a specialized job outside your current fleet capabilities
- Avoiding the upfront cost and long-term commitment of ownership
Start With the Job Requirements
Before selecting a rental unit, define what the machine needs to accomplish.
Start with the load weight, dimensions, lift height, and travel distance. Then consider the work environment. Indoor warehouse floors, narrow aisles, gravel yards, uneven jobsite ramps, and low ceilings all influence the right equipment choice.
Electric, propane, diesel, and gas models each fit different operating conditions. Our rental specialists can help match the machine to your work.
Types of Rentals Available
Forklift Rentals
Forklifts are used across warehouses, distribution centers, lumber yards, industrial facilities, and jobsites. Rental options include electric forklifts, cushion tire, pneumatic tire forklifts, large forklifts, Combilift equipment, and pallet jacks.
Electric forklifts suit many indoor applications and enclosed spaces where fumes may create safety concerns. Cushion tire forklifts are compact on smooth indoor surfaces. Pneumatic tire forklifts support outdoor work on dirt, gravel, and yards that require movement between outside storage and warehouse space.
Aerial Lift Rentals
Aerial lifts help crews access elevated work areas safely. Options include boom lifts, scissor lifts, rough terrain scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, telescopic boom lifts, material lifts, and electric or specialty scissor lifts.
Use a scissor lift for vertical access. Choose a boom lift when crews need to reach up and over equipment, structures, or obstacles.
Telehandler Rentals
Telehandlers are versatile jobsite machines built to lift and place heavy materials where standard forklifts may have limited reach. Options may include four-wheel drive capabilities, 360° rotation, and extended reach.
Why Maintenance and Support Matter
Availability is only one part of a successful rental. The condition of the equipment, the quality of support, and the speed of service all affect productivity once the rental reaches your site.
Each rental unit is inspected by factory-trained technicians after every rental and repaired with OEM parts to support performance and reliability. Rental fleet units are maintained by factory-trained technicians throughout their service life, with maintenance history and work-ready reliability.
Questions to Ask Before You Rent
Use this checklist as a starting point when choosing your rental equipment:
- What material will I be lifting or moving?
- How much does the heaviest load weigh?
- How high or far does the load need to move?
- Will the equipment operate indoors, outdoors, or both?
- What are the floor or ground conditions?
- How long will I need the rental?
- Are there narrow aisles, low ceilings, ramps, or ventilation concerns?
- Do I need delivery, pickup, attachments, or operator training guidance?
Rent With Confidence
Renting gives your business flexibility, access to specialized equipment, and dependable support without the long-term commitment of ownership. The right rental can help you manage peak demand, keep projects on schedule, and solve application-specific challenges with confidence.
Need a forklift, aerial lift, or telehandler for a demanding jobsite? Contact your local Papé Material Handling rental specialist or request a rental online to keep your operation moving.
