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An Overview of Renting a Scissor Lift
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Tim Forestell
May 25, 2021

An Overview of Renting a Scissor Lift

A scissor lift allows you to lift people, materials and equipment in a vertical direction. They are best used for projects that may require a ladder, tower or scaffolding and require heavy lifting. Easy to maneuver, scissor lift rentals save you from carrying items up ladders and scaffolds. They also help to avoid workplace hazards, falls or injuries such as back pain from improper lifting. 

What projects can benefit from a scissor lift rental?

Here is a list of some projects that may benefit from a scissor lift rental:

  1. Construction - raising materials that cannot be easily lifted by hand.
  2. Painting - reaching top corners without the use of a ladder.
  3. General Maintenance - light bulbs, signage, and cleaning made easy.
  4. Warehouses - expedite top-shelf stock selection, inventory counting or restocking.
  5. Outdoor Building Construction - installing windows, roofing or siding. 
  6. Property Management - gutter cleaning, roof repairs, window washing and more.

Some Major Benefits Of Renting a Scissor Lift

Scissor lifts provide way more space to work at heights compared to a simple ladder. They are safer for contractors who are working at heights and can be much more stable. With normal and rough terrain tires, and both electric and gas-powered scissor lifts available you can rent the best scissor lift for your job to keep your project moving and contractors safe. 

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Scissor lifts are also a popular DIY rental machine for homeowners. Cleaning gutters, trimming bushes, hanging Christmas lights or doing any other type of outdoor renovations are made safer with a scissor lift.

Two contractors on a scissor lift working on the side of a house

Scissor Lift Heights for Different Projects

Lower lift heights, such as the 26 ft scissor lift rentals from DOZR, are perfect for indoor projects like wiring or drywalling. Indoor electric scissor lifts help with smaller projects like changing light bulbs on a ceiling, signage hanging, or window cleaning to name a few. If your project requires a lot of time going up and down, renting a 32 ft electric scissor lift could increase your productivity and enhance safety on the job. 

Contractors may look for options for outdoor scissor lift rentals depending on the project. A popular choice is the 26 ft rough terrain scissor lift. Rough terrain scissor lifts are ideal for situations where the ground may be uneven or on a slope. The traction on the tires helps to provide extra stability and security while driving over hills or mucky terrain. A rough terrain lift for projects adds more height, increases capacity and provides durability while keeping costs within budget. Some larger outdoor scissor lifts have four-wheel drive to get into hard-to-reach places. Scissor lifts have stronger platform capacities which means you can lift materials weighing up to 2,250 lbs. Scissor lifts really are a powerful multi-use machine.

Popular Brands and Heights of Scissor Lift Rentals

Some of the heavy equipment brands that DOZR dealers offer are JLG, SkyJack and Genie and other well-known names in the industry from dealers in your area. Whether you’re looking for an elevated lift, aerial lift platform, single-man lift or 40 ft scissor lift, we can help you find it. When it comes to answering ‘how much is it to rent a lift’ for a project proposal or a quick quote, our team is here to answer all your questions and to help you find the best scissor lift for your project. 

Start Searching Scissor Lift Rentals Near You

Renting a scissor lift near you, delivering it to your site or picking it up, can be a budget-friendly option to keep in mind. Scissor lift rentals save the costs of ownership such as taxes, upkeep, maintenance and storage space. How much does it cost to rent an aerial lift? Rental rates vary depending on the location of the rental, if you need the rental to include delivery and depending on how long you need the rental for. With DOZR, you can rent a scissor lift by the day, week and even 4 week periods of time. Really, you can get one for as long as you need it. Start a search now to view prices and availability near you. 

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19 ft - 50 ft
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19 ft - 50 ft
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Tim Forestell
Tim Forestell is one of DOZR’s co-founders and CCO. Tim got started in the industry as VP Operations for Forestell Landscaping before founding DOZR with Kevin and Erin. Aside from the amazing team at DOZR, his favourite thing about DOZR are the customers. Working with DOZR renters every day gives him a peek at the evolution of different projects and hearing stories about projects being developed from start to finish.
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