What is the most frequently used access equipment?

Some of the most commonly used access equipment on job sites include diesel/electric scissor lifts, knuckle boom elevating work platforms (EWP), truck-mounted boom lifts, straight boom EWP, and spider lifts. Each is extremely useful in their own right for circumstances where work needs to be done for longer periods of time at hard to reach places. Read more about what each of these pieces of equipment is used for and how you can hire them today <a href="https://blog.iseekplant.com.au/blog/access-equipment-australia">here</a>.

What material handling equipment do I need when working in restricted spaces?

When using access equipment, it’s important to use the right material handling equipment to ensure your workers are not only getting the job done properly, but are safe at all times. This would include forklifts, pallet jacks, relevant storage devices and more. To read more about what access equipment you need in your workplace and how you can hire it today, read our article on using the <a href="https://blog.iseekplant.com.au/blog/material-handling-equipment-for-restricted-spaces">right material handling equipment for your workplace</a> today.

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Access equipment, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and elevated work platforms (EWPs), is vital to many construction projects. Our platform allows you to refine your search based on specific access equipment types, sizes, and supplier locations, using the filter of our supplier directory.

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The information below covers the average cost guides for access equipment as well as the types of access equipment available for hire and their height ranges.

Wet and Dry Hire Access Equipment Rates Guide

The cost to hire access equipment can vary significantly depending on the type and size of the machine, and whether you're looking for wet (operator included) or dry (no operator) hire. It's important to get a quote for your specific needs to ensure you're getting the best value.

All prices are estimates, exclude GST and are in AUD.

Access Equipment	Av. Dry Hire Rate (per hour)	Min Hire Duration	Av. Wet Hire Rate (per hour)	Min Hire Duration
Knuckle Boom EWP	$45 - $70	4 Hours	$75 - $120	4 Hours
Straight Boom EWP	$50 - $75	4 Hours	$80 - $125	4 Hours
Trailer Mounted Boom Lift	$40 - $60	4 Hours	$70 - $100	4 Hours
Truck Mounted EWP	$70 - $90	4 Hours	$120 - $160	4 Hours
Man Lift (Vertical Lift)	$30 - $50	4 Hours	$60 - $90	4 Hours
Duct Lift	$25 - $45	4 Hours	$55 - $85	4 Hours
Scissor Lift - Diesel	$50 - $70	4 Hours	$85 - $120	4 Hours
Scissor Lift - Electric	$45 - $65	4 Hours	$80 - $115	4 Hours
Scissor Lift - Tracked	$60 - $85	4 Hours	$100 - $135	4 Hours
Spider Lift	$55 - $75	4 Hours	$90 - $125	4 Hours
Fall Arrest System	$25 - $45	4 Hours	$55 - $85	4 Hours
Hi Rail Access Equipment	$70 - $90	4 Hours	$120 - $160	4 Hours
Underbridge Access Equipment	$80 - $110	4 Hours	$130 - $180	4 Hours

Types of Access Equipment

Access equipment is a catch-all category including all types of working-at-heights equipment. Below are the subcategories or types of access equipment that are available for hire on iseekplant.

Knuckle Boom EWP (Elevated Work Platform): A highly versatile articulating lift that can manoeuvre over, around, and under obstacles, perfect for tight access areas.

Straight Boom EWP: Offers maximum horizontal and vertical outreach for situations where the workspace is directly overhead or hard to reach.

Trailer Mounted Boom Lift: A mobile, towable lift that is perfect for worksites requiring high reach in a variety of locations.

Truck Mounted EWP: A lift mounted on a truck, offering excellent mobility and height reach, often used for maintenance, construction, and repair work.

Man Lift (Vertical Lift): A compact lift designed for one person to work at height, often used in narrow indoor spaces.

Duct Lift: Specialised lifting equipment designed for lifting and installing ductwork and other HVAC equipment.

Scissor Lift - Diesel: A rough terrain, outdoor lift that uses crisscrossing supports to raise a stable platform vertically, powered by diesel.

Scissor Lift - Electric: Similar to a diesel scissor lift, but powered by electricity and more suited for indoor use or smooth surfaces.

Scissor Lift - Tracked: Scissor lifts with tracks for superior stability and ability to work on sloped or uneven terrain.

Spider Lift: A highly adaptable lift with outriggers for stability, excellent for working around obstacles and in tight spaces.

Fall Arrest System: Safety equipment designed to protect a user who is at risk of falling from a height, typically consisting of a harness, lanyard, and anchor point.

Hi Rail Access Equipment: Specialised equipment designed for work on or around railway tracks, including lifts and other access equipment mounted on a rail-compatible vehicle.

Underbridge Access Equipment: A specialised lift designed to give access to hard-to-reach areas underneath bridges or similar structures.

Height Limits and Ranges of Access Equipment

The size of access equipment is usually measured in reach - or the height to which the machine can take you or the materials it's designed to transport. Below is a table of the reach ranges of each of the types of access equipment and their general applications.

Equipment	Height Range	General Applications
Knuckle Boom EWP	10m - 43m	Building maintenance, window cleaning, tree trimming
Straight Boom EWP	14m - 40m	Construction, painting, window installation
Trailer Mounted Boom Lift	12m - 25m	Outdoor maintenance, painting, construction
Truck Mounted EWP	15m - 60m	Electrical repair, billboard maintenance
Man Lift (Vertical Lift)	4m - 14m	Stock picking, light bulb changes, HVAC maintenance
Duct Lift	4m - 7m	HVAC installation, warehouse maintenance
Scissor Lift - Diesel	6m - 18m	Construction, building maintenance, events setup
Scissor Lift - Electric	6m - 14m	Indoor maintenance, warehouse operations
Scissor Lift - Tracked	8m - 22m	Construction on uneven ground, outdoor maintenance
Spider Lift	13m - 40m	Arborist work, interior atrium work
Fall Arrest System	N/A	All height work where fall protection is needed
Hi Rail Access Equipment	Varies by model	Railway maintenance, signal work
Underbridge Access Equipment	12m - 23m	Bridge inspection, bridge maintenance

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