Scissor Lift Hire

Scissor Lift Rentals From Hire Safe Solutions

At Hire Safe Solutions, we offer honest, reliable and reactive solutions for working at height. Our scissor lifts for hire are available for a wide array of applications across the UK, Ireland and Europe, supporting projects across numerous sectors, including construction and maintenance, engineering and facilities management. Our fully serviced scissor lifts include the world’s tallest hybrid scissor (37m), the world’s tallest narrow scissor (35m), featuring a width of just 1.4m, along with various other machines suited to all industries and environments.

Our modern fleet of scissor lifts utilise interconnected supports known as scissor arms to raise the platforms, your people and materials to great heights, and are designed to work in a multitude of environments and conditions without compromising on performance or safety. This configuration provides exceptional stability for multiple occupants and allows for superior lifting capabilities of up to 1000kg, making them a preferred choice for industries such as warehousing, facilities management and construction.

Benefit from a range of options for power, including electric, hybrid and low-emission diesel models. Our diesel scissor lifts deliver powerful, dependable performance with four-wheel drive and rough-terrain tyres for demanding outdoor work, while our fully electric alternatives provide clean, quiet and efficient access for indoor and sensitive environments. Choose a hybrid scissor lift that combines a built-in lithium battery with an onboard generator, delivering clean, efficient and long-duration performance both indoors and outdoors.

We have no maximum rental length for our scissor lifts, helping to deliver successful projects whether they last a week or several years.

We react fast to your project requirements, offering fully serviced machines, with options for ongoing maintenance support and operator training, so your projects can begin without delay. If you need to hire scissor lifts for short or long-term applications, call us on 0800 865 4455 or submit an enquiry for honest, expert support and reliable equipment you can count on.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are scissor lifts used for?

Scissor lifts feature scissor arms that extend and retract to lift people, materials and equipment vertically, up to working heights of up to 37m. This makes scissor lifts suitable for a wide range of projects and working at height applications in facilities management, building installation and repairs, engineering and construction. Their stability, simplicity and ease of use makes them suited for tasks such as performing maintenance at high areas of a building, installing and dismantling stages and lighting equipment, accessing high shelves in warehouses for storage and retrieval, as well as cleaning high-level structures.

Should I choose electric, diesel or hybrid?

Electric and diesel scissor lifts provide different advantages for certain working at height applications. Hire electric scissor lifts for indoor use, as this type of power produces zero emissions and offers quieter operation, perfect for projects adhering to sustainable practices. Electric versions also suit pedestrian-sensitive environments such as hospitals and schools, and often feature a more compact footprint to further support areas with more restricted access.

Diesel scissor lifts offer high-torque performance for continuous usage and are suitable for heavy-duty environments with rough terrain or uneven ground. Diesel-powered machines typically offer increased safe working loads and are ideal when needing to work for extended periods of time without needing long pauses for recharge. They are often chosen for challenging worksites and outdoor applications, but can also be used indoors when equipped with various safety divides and attachments.

Hybrid scissor lifts provide the best of both worlds, offering all the benefits of electric machines whilst being able to run for much longer periods in between charges. These machines are ideally suited to environments where charging facilities on site may be limited.

Can a scissor lift be used indoors?

Yes, scissor lifts are ideal for a range of indoor applications and projects. Electric scissor lifts are the recommended hire option for indoor use, thanks to their non-marking tyres, zero emissions, quiet usage and lower maintenance.

Can scissor lifts be used on uneven ground?

Generally, scissor lifts with smooth non-marking tyres are not designed to work on uneven ground and require a stable, level surface to operate safely. When working on uneven ground, choose a machine that features rough terrain tyres and self-levelling jack legs. Whilst these typically cater to most challenging applications, for extreme slopes, gradients and terrains, our modern fleet of spider lifts and tracked scissor lifts for rental may be better suited. These possess features like independent self-levelling stabalisers, tracked carriages and lower weights, making them superior for use on extreme terrain and uneven ground.

How high can a scissor lift reach?

Hire Safe Solutions offers scissor lifts to hire that can reach working heights of up to 37m. Our super scissor lifts offer the largest working heights in the industry and are available to rent over short and long-term periods.

What training do I need to operate a scissor lift?

To operate a scissor lift, employers must ensure the operators are competent and fully trained to use the MEWP, with this legal duty falling under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

This is best done through IPAF training, with the 3A course specific to scissor lifts. As well as an extensive range of machinery, Hire Safe Solutions also offer comprehensive training courses to promote safety standards and staff wellbeing.

How long can I hire a scissor lift for?

Hire Safe Solutions offers very flexible rental agreements for our fleet of scissor lifts. We don’t have a maximum hire duration, and even if you need to hire a scissor lift for a project spanning several years, we’ll provide the right solution that is most cost-effective to your specific needs. Along with traditional hire agreements, we also offer contract hire designed to be simple and cost-effective with fixed monthly costs and off balance sheet funding, along with hire purchase agreements, allowing you to spread the costs of purchasing a scissor over an agreed term.

We include maintenance and managed service provisions as part of our scissor lift hire agreements. Get in touch to discuss your needs in detail and we’ll recommend a solution that best supports your budget and exact project specifications.