Rent an industrial machine: How to find the right device

Zusammenfassung

If you only need machines temporarily, renting is often the better option.You save investment costs, remain flexible and receive maintained technology on demand.WhetherWork platform, forklift or construction machinery– It's important that the equipment, location, and task are compatible. Load capacity, lifting height, surface, and access should always be checked in advance.

Those who choose carefully and pay attention to instruction, transport and insurance ensure efficiency without risk.Because renting doesn't just mean technology—it also offers service, security, and rapid availability. Ideal for anyone who needs to respond quickly and professionally.

Do you need a work platform, a forklift or a construction machine at short notice – but don’t want to invest?

Then renting is the smartest financial solution. But how do you find the right device for your specific needs?

In this article, we'll show you how to rent the right industrial machine – quickly, efficiently, and safely. Ideal for construction companies, tradespeople, maintenance companies, and industry.

Why rent industrial machinery – and not buy it?

Buying ties up capital, renting creates flexibility.

For many companies, renting machines is the better decision – especially if:

• the device is only needed for a specific project or temporarily
• short-term demand arises (e.g. outage, order peak)
• Maintenance, storage and transport should be outsourced

Your benefits at a glance

• No investment costs
• Top-maintained machines, available immediately
• Transparent cost planning
• Flexibly adaptable to changing applications

You can rent these industrial machines

Work platforms

Ideal for: assembly, maintenance, building services, facades, hall work

• Scissor lifts : Vertical, spacious, for indoor and outdoor use
• Articulated telescopic platforms : For bridging obstacles
• Truck-mounted work platforms : Mobile, quickly ready for use, long reach
• Mast platforms : Compact for confined spaces

Important : Consider working height, floor conditions and range of motion

Forklift 

Ideal for: warehouse logistics, loading, transport on company premises

• Electric forklifts : Quiet & emission-free for indoor use
• Gas or diesel forklifts: Robust for outdoor use
• Telehandlers: For height access and material handling on construction sites

Tip: Check load capacity, lifting height and approvals (e.g. for road use)

Construction machinery & small equipment

Ideal for: earthworks, renovation, interior work, technical infrastructure

• Mini excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers
• Vibrating plates, rammers, cutters
• heaters, construction dryers, power generators

Ideal for short-term use without own storage

What you should pay attention to when renting equipment

1. Analyze the site: terrain, heights, access, safety requirements
2. Select the device type specifically – depending on the application, load capacity, range
3. Consider transport & instruction
4. Clarify insurance coverage
5. Compare availability and conditions – regional & short-term

Our tip: Renting is more than just a machine

A good rental partner not only supplies the equipment – ​​but also expertise, service and safety :

• Technical advice in advance
• Transport to the site
• Instruction and training
• Certified devices & tests according to DGUV

Conclusion: Rent the right industrial machine – with the right partner

Whether you need a work platform for maintenance , a forklift for logistics or construction machinery for your project – with the right rental solution you remain flexible, efficient and economical.

At BIBERGER you get everything from a single source:

Work platforms, forklifts, mini-transporters or construction machinery – including advice, logistics and security services .