Alright, let’s gab about these here electric scissor lifts, you know, the things that go up and down. Folks keep askin’ me, “How much does it cost to rent one of them?” Well, hold your horses, ’cause it ain’t that simple.
First off, what in tarnation are you liftin’? These scissor lifts, they ain’t all the same. Some are like them little man lifts, the ones they use inside. They’re cheaper, but don’t expect to be liftin’ no grand piano with ’em. We’re talkin’ maybe a few hundred pounds, like a coupla bags of feed, nothin’ too heavy.
- Man lifts: Cheap and good for inside work, but can’t lift much. Up to maybe 30 feet, that’s like, uh, three houses stacked on top of each other.
- Electric scissor lifts: Quiet and clean, good for inside jobs. Don’t stink up the place like them diesel ones.
- Diesel scissor lifts: Strong and tough, good for outside work. Can go anywhere, even on bumpy ground. But noisy and smelly.
Now, where you gonna use this thing? Inside or outside? If it’s inside, you’ll want one of them electric ones. They’re quiet as a mouse and don’t stink up the place. But if you’re out in the field, workin’ on rough ground, you’ll need a diesel one. They’re tougher and can handle the bumps.
So, how high you need to go? That’s another thing that matters. The higher you go, the more it’ll cost ya. It’s like climbin’ a ladder, the higher you go, the more wobbly it gets. These scissor lifts can go pretty high, you know, higher than your barn, maybe. But the higher ones cost more, naturally.
And for how long? Rentin’ somethin’ for a day ain’t the same as rentin’ it for a week. The longer you keep it, the more it’ll cost overall, but sometimes they give you a deal for long rentals. Like buyin’ in bulk, you know? You gotta haggle a bit.
Now, where are you rentin’ from? City prices are gonna be higher than out here in the country. Them city folks charge an arm and a leg for everything. And some companies have been around forever, they got fancy equipment, and they charge more for it. Look for a company that’s been around for a while, like them folks with 20 or even 25 years of experience. That usually means they know what they’re doing.
I heard tell that in Toronto, them scissor lifts cost around $225 a day. But that’s just an average, mind you. It could be more, it could be less, dependin’ on all them things I just talked about. And that ain’t the end of it either!
Some places they have you pay for insurance in case you break it, or maybe even for delivering the machine to your farm. And some of them new machines, they have new tec-nol-ogy. It saves money on the power bill I heard, but them fancy machines cost a bit more to rent. You gotta watch out for all them little extras, or they’ll nickel and dime you to death.
So, the best way to find out how much it’ll cost is to call around and get some quotes. Tell ’em what you need to lift, how high you need to go, and for how long. And don’t be afraid to haggle a bit. Everybody likes a good deal. And don’t forget to check them company’s inspections, make sure they keep them machines in good workin’ order, LOLER or whatever they call it. Nobody wants no accident.
And remember, you get what you pay for. Sometimes it’s worth payin’ a little more for a good machine and a company that knows what they’re doin’. It’s better than gettin’ stuck with somethin’ that breaks down in the middle of the job, or worse, someone gettin’ hurt. So, do your homework, and you’ll find a scissor lift that fits your needs and your budget.
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