Materials hoist & winch hire
4 sizes of materials hoist & winch (200 to 2,000 kg). Choose the size, configure the attachments and tell us when you need it. A hire company near your site contacts you directly.
Materials hoist & winch 200 kg winch
Light materials200 kg winch: typically used for light materials. Takes materials up through the floors of the building without tying up a crane.
Light materials- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 4 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Materials hoist & winch 500 kg winch
Scaffolding500 kg winch: typically used for scaffolding. Takes materials up through the floors of the building without tying up a crane.
Scaffolding- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 4 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Materials hoist & winch 1,000 kg goods hoist
Multi-storey buildings1,000 kg goods hoist: typically used for multi-storey buildings. Takes materials up through the floors of the building without tying up a crane.
Multi-storey buildings- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 4 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Materials hoist & winch 2,000 kg goods hoist
Large sites2,000 kg goods hoist: typically used for large sites. Takes materials up through the floors of the building without tying up a crane.
Large sites- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 4 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Frequently asked questions
How much does materials hoist & winch hire cost?
Materials hoists and winches are usually priced on request. Load capacity, lift height, installation and ties to the building, and the electrical supply all affect the total. Small winches can be hired weekly, while larger hoists are often quoted per project.
Can I hire a materials hoist & winch with an operator?
Yes, you can ask for operated hire. Choose that option and describe the job and the hours you expect; the hire company confirms availability and quotes for the operator. Compare the total including fuel, travel and any overtime.
How does delivery of a materials hoist & winch work?
You can ask for delivery and collection or arrange to collect it yourself, depending on the equipment and the company. Give the postcode, the access, the delivery times and how it can be unloaded. Check the price of both journeys and who loads and unloads before you accept the quote.
Do I need a licence or training to operate it?
On UK sites operators are normally expected to be trained and to hold a recognised card for the machine, such as CPCS or NPORS, or IPAF for access platforms, and the hire company may ask for proof. If you do not have one, hire it with an operator.
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