Clark Equipment (Victoria)

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Dandenong South, VIC

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Alfasi Hire (NSW)

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Caringbah, NSW

Alfasi Hire is one of Australia’s leading dry hire rental companies of EWP’s, cranes, telehandlers and forklifts. Our equipment is highly modified to meet the most stringent mining and construction site requirements… 
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Tutt Bryant Hire - VIC

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Moolap, VIC


 
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Master Hire Gold Coast Branch

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Molendinar, QLD


 
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Alfasi Hire (QLD)

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Northgate, QLD


 
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Alfasi Hire (VIC)

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Carrum Downs, VIC

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Adaptalift Group

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Springvale, VIC

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MCS Civil (NSW) Pty Ltd

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Maitland, NSW

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CLENNETT HIRE PTY LTD

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Laverton North, VIC

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Fleurieu Cranes

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Wingfield, SA

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Master Hire Coffs Harbour Branch

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Coffs Harbour, NSW

Founded in 1990, Master Hire is a multi-award winning, family owned and operated company dedicated… 
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Master Hire Rocklea Branch

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Rocklea, QLD


 
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Equipment Lifting Solutions

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Sandgate, QLD

Since 1996 EQUIPMENT AND LIFTING SOLUTIONS previously JMW Cranes and Rigging has been providing construction partners all over the South East Queensland with solutions to their crane hire, transport, access and complex heavy… 
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Everything you need to know about hiring a cherry picker

What is a cherry picker?

Cherry pickers, also known as an elevated work platform or knuckle boom lift, is a type of equipment which consists of a bucket or platform attached to the end of a hydraulic lifting system. The boom articulates at the ‘knuckle’ near the middle of the crane, letting it fold back like a finger. These equipment are highly versatile and are very reliable as they allow you to operate on an elevated platform.

Role of a cherry picker

Cherry pickers and knuckle boom lifts are not just for picking cherries, they can also be utilised for the following:

  • Painting or cleaning
  • Sign work
  • Tree lopping
  • Electrical and plumbing activities
  • Installation tasks
  • General construction activities
  • Fire services

Types of cherry pickers / knuckle boom lifts

Knuckle boom lifts and cherry pickers are designed to access hard to reach or high areas and they make it convenient when working around obstacles, that’s why they come in various lift heights

What to consider before hiring a cherry picker / knuckle boom lift

Please be aware that you must be a trained and licensed to operate a cherry picker as they are potentially very dangerous due to the heights involved. If you ever need to move the machinery with the platform elevated, travel slowly and don’t make any sudden movement as they can tip over.

How much does a cherry picker / knuckle boom lift cost?

Knuckle boom lift hire rates would depend on how long you would need it for as well as the size or height you would need for the job. Other factors such as hiring with or without an operator also matters. On average, a cherry picker or knuckle boom lift will cost you around $210 a day, without an operator.

If you are looking to hire a cherry picker or knuckle boom lift and would like some advice on which one to hire for your project, you can reach out to our equipment hire experts on 1300 550 434 or by getting cherry picker hire quotes online from local vendors with Felix Vendor Marketplace.

We also have a number of cherry pickers available for hire across Australia. Select your city below for quotes: