Forklifts
Forklifts for Hire in Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Do you need fast, reliable forklift hire to keep materials moving on a tight site? Addplant supplies quality forklifts with quick delivery and straightforward hire terms, helping you maintain productivity and hit your deadlines. From busy house-building plots to refurbishment projects and yard operations, we make lifting and shifting safer, simpler, and more efficient.
Our friendly team will help you choose the right truck for your space, load weights and ground conditions, so you only pay for what you actually need. Speak to us today and keep your project running smoothly.
Our Forklifts
JCB 926 Forklift
- Easy to use
- Good in tight spaces
| Lifting capacity | 2600kg |
| Max lifting height | 4780mm |
| Height | 2570mm |
| Width | 2200mm |
| Length | 3600mm |
| Weight | 5910kg |
Why hire forklifts from Addplant?
- Practical advice, no faff – Tell us your load weights, lift heights, and access constraints; we’ll recommend a suitable truck and get it to the site quickly.
- Great for tight sites – Compact options for manoeuvring through narrow access, ideal for infill plots, urban refurbishments, and busy compounds.
- Flexible hire periods – Short-term cover for peak workloads or long-term hire for ongoing programmes.
- Trusted local supplier – Delivering across Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, including Beverley, Hull, York, Leeds, Selby, Scunthorpe, and surrounding areas.
What you can expect
- Well-maintained equipment – Thoroughly inspected before delivery, with routine servicing and support during hire.
- Clear capacity guidance – We’ll confirm the rated load capacity and typical lift heights for your use case.
- Helpful accessories – Commonly requested items (e.g. fork extensions and pallet forks) are available upon request.
- Swift delivery and collection – Coordinated to suit site times so you can crack on.
Are you still not sure which forklift you need? Give us your pallets’ dimensions, maximum pallet weight, and highest rack or load point, and we’ll match a truck to suit you.
Typical forklift hire uses
- Unloading deliveries and moving pallets around the site compounds
- Feeding materials to bricklayers, joiners, and dryliners
- Yard operations and warehouse fit-outs
- Event build and breakdown (staging, barriers, kit moves)
How to book (it’s simple)
- Tell us about your job – Load weights, lift height, surface/ground type, access constraints and dates.
- Get a free recommendation and quote – We’ll suggest the most suitable forklift and confirm availability.
- Delivery to site – We’ll arrange a convenient drop-off and a brief handover so your team can get moving.
Safety and compliance
- Pre-hire checks – Trucks inspected and documented.
- Operator requirements – Forklifts must be used by competent, trained operators (e.g. certified under recognised UK schemes).
- On-site essentials – Maintain safe working areas, clear signalling, and adhere to manufacturer limits and site RAMS.
- Inspection support – Periodic inspections arranged in line with UK regulations while on long-term hire.
Areas we cover
We provide plant and machinery throughout Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, including (but not limited to): Hull, York, Leeds, Scunthorpe and nearby towns and villages. If you’re unsure whether we cover your postcode, just ask; chances are we do.
FAQs
As a starting point, match the truck’s rated capacity to your heaviest pallet, then add a safety margin. Also consider the maximum lift height and load centre (longer loads reduce effective capacity). Tell us your figures, and we’ll size them correctly.
Yes. We’ll advise on the best truck for restricted access and variable ground conditions and confirm realistic turning circles and gradients for your site.
Absolutely. Whether you need a truck for a few days to cover a peak or a long-term programme, we’ll tailor the hire to suit.
We’ll confirm current availability and get a truck to the site promptly. Call for today’s options and delivery slots.
Common requests, such as fork extensions and pallet forks, are available on request. Tell us what you need when you enquire.
Call 01482 867 227 or use our enquiry form with your load weights, maximum lift height, dates and delivery address. We’ll recommend the right forklift and arrange delivery.