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Forklift & Lift Truck Rentals – NC, SC & GA

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Long Term and Seasonal Forklift Rentals

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G&W Equipment, Inc., a locally owned and operated lift truck & material handling company. The authorized dealer for Cat Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi and Jungheinrich forklifts in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We have mobile service technicians supplied with quality parts to service ALL makes and models of lift trucks at your facility. With over 1,100 trucks in our rental fleet, we’ve got you covered.

Mission Statement: Our mission at G&W Equipment is to be the leader in the material handling industry for the Southeast, while building a corporation focused on its employees and the communities they serve.

Sometimes purchasing a forklift is not in the budget, G&W can help. Maybe you need an extra forklift during your peak business times, or you have an unexpected delivery your fleet can’t handle, or higher than normal volume. Additional scissor lifts or order pickers come in handy during physical inventory.

Renting a forklift for a day, week or month is as easy as a phone call to our qualified forklift rental department. All our equipment is stored indoors with an average age of 2 1/2 years.

We’ve Got the Rental Forklifts to Raise Your Productivity!

  • Over 1,000 Lifts in our Fleet and Growing!
  • Stored inside throughout our locations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Charleston, Columbia, Florence, Greenville NC/SC, Greensboro and Raleigh
  • Average Age of our Rental Fleet is 2 1/2 Years
  • Cat Lift Trucks and Mitsubishi Forklifts
  • LP Gas, Electric and Diesel Cushion and Pneumatic Tires
  • Variety of Attachments
  • 2,000-60,000lb Capacities Available
  • Hoist and Nordco Heavy Duty Lift Trucks
  • Reach Trucks, Order Pickers and Electric Jacks
  • Jungheinrich Warehouse Products
  • Electric Aerial Scissor and Boom Lifts
  • Skyjack Aerial Lifts
  • Quad Mast Lift Trucks
  • Large Lumber Forklift Trucks
  • High Capacity Cushion Tire and Rigging Forklifts
  • PiggyBack Truck-Mounted Forklifts

 

G&W Equipment for Georgia Forklifts
G&W Equipment, Inc., is a locally owned and operated lift truck & material handling company in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. G&W Equipment is an authorized dealer for Cat Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi Forklifts and Jungheinrich Forklifts. We have mobile service technicians supplied with quality forklift parts to service all makes and models of lift trucks at your facility. With over 1,100 trucks in our rental fleet, we’ve got you covered for your forklift and material handling needs.

You can contact one of our locations:

Charlotte, NC
704-394-6316
Raleigh, NC
919-781-0505
Greensboro, NC
336-605-5591
Greenville, NC
252-351-8000

Greenville, SC
864-297-1330
Columbia, SC
803-931-0016
Charleston, SC
843-266-1020
Florence, SC
843-407-2486
Atlanta, GA
770-716-7959
Savannah, GA
912-244-3477

The Benefits of Renting a Forklift from G&W

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G&W Equipment, Inc., is a locally owned and operated lift truck & material handling company in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. G&W Equipment is an authorized dealer for Cat Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi Forklifts and Jungheinrich forklifts

Flexibility is critical for businesses and renting forklifts can be a surprisingly easy way to cut costs on a short-term basis. However, to maximize the benefits you can gain from a short-term forklift rental, you need to understand lift truck rental agreements and how they align to the needs of your specific business.

BUSINESS FACTORS TO CONSIDER

One of the first things to understand is the demand for more forklift capacity. Depending on your need, the cost to rent a forklift on a short-term basis can save you quite a bit if you’re able to secure a low weekly or monthly rate. Short-term rentals are great for:

  • Replacing existing lift trucks that are out for repair or being serviced
  • Meeting a temporary demand for a high capacity or extended reach
  • To meet seasonal demand increases
  • Retain productivity until a new forklift fits the budget
  • Testing new models to see which best fits your needs

FORKLIFT RENTAL COSTS ARE TEMPORARY

A temporary expense for a forklift rental provides decision makers with much greater flexibility in managing the budget. Let’s be honest, not every business has the ability to spend the money on a new or used forklift purchase, particularly when there are so many other business questions to answer, such as:

  • Do you need more flexibility in your budgeting?
  • Are you going to need more capital to grow your business?
  • Do you need to leave forklift maintenance to someone else (i.e. your local forklift dealer)?
  • Do you want guaranteed uptime (with a full-maintenance option)?

HOW MUCH TO RENT A FORKLIFT?

If you’ve never rented before, you might be surprised at the actual forklift rental cost and how affordable it can be. However, statistics show that companies that own their fleets tend to keep their forklifts longer than financially makes sense. In many cases, to the point they’re spending more money to keep the fleet running than the fleet is worth. For a short-term upgrade, you can get an industry-leading forklift at less cost. Contact our rental department today at https://www.gwequip.com/contact/

UNDERSTANDING FORKLIFT RENTAL AGREEMENTS

If you intend to go beyond a short-term rental, consider talking with your local MCFA lift truck dealer first to make sure you get the most out of your forklift rental. Talk to your dealer about the weights and size of loads, lift heights, surface and operating condition, and any other special needs your facility may have.

Once you have a good feel for your general lift truck needs, you can discuss specifics like:

  • The need for optional forklift features, like additional lights, attachments or alarms.
  • For electric lift trucks and batteries, you’ll want to review the battery charger requirements. Some electric forklift batteries require chargers that must be hard wired and may require a professional for installation. Discuss battery and charger details with your local MCFA forklift dealer to make sure you understand your options.
  • Establish a timeline of how long your rental will last. As rental rates can be assessed differently, spelling out the time period can save you money by getting reduced long-term rates or reducing the term of your rental to the tightest possible time period.
  • Understand charges for overtime if a forklift will be used over the typical 8-hour workday, 40-hour week and 160-hour work month.
  • Ask about charges for damages and the review process when you receive and return the forklift.
  • Review your insurance policy. While the dealer insures the equipment, you’ll want to make sure your company’s insurance covers the operator, other people at your facility and the facility in the event of an injury or property damage when the rented forklift is in use.

Contact G&W Today for your forklift rental needs

G&W Equipment Locations:

600 Lawton Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
704-394-6316

2424 Crabtree Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27604
919-781-0505

8019 Industrial Village Road, Greensboro, North Carolina
336-605-5591

993 Brompton Lane, Greenville, NC 27834
252-351-8000

115 Winhill Road, Columbia, SC 29203
803-931-0016

9040 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., Ladson, SC 29456
843-266-1020

2530 Melon Street, Florence, SC 29501
843-407-2486

425 Independence Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615
864-297-1330

610 Airport South Parkway, College Park, GA 30349
770-716-7959

111 Coleman Blvd. Suite A, Pooler, GA 31322
912-244-3477