Access Equipment: When to Hire, When to Buy
Whether you’re tackling a civil project in Auckland, trimming trees in Whangarei, or working in warehouse logistics in Mangawhai, choosing between hiring or buying access equipment - like mast lifts, scissor lifts or cherry pickers - is a major decision.
At Pronto Hire, we provide businesses throughout Auckland, Waikato, and Northland with dependable access solutions. Whether you need a lift for a few days or are looking to purchase a quality used machine, here’s how to make the right choice for your project.
Why Hiring Access Equipment Might Be Your Best Bet
Hiring is ideal for short-term, seasonal, or specialised jobs - especially when flexibility and quick access is critical.
Our clients span industries from civil construction, municipal services, film production and warehousing to tree felling, power line maintenance, and more.
Top Benefits of Hiring from Pronto Hire:
- Avoid the Cost of Buying: Perfect for projects with limited budgets.
- Project Flexibility: Scale up or down depending on your current workload, hire for short or long periods, or book that specialised equipment for a one-off job.
- Access to Low-Hour, Modern Gear: We update our fleet regularly and stock reliable machines that are ready to go.
- Avoid Maintenance Costs: Our in-house workshop team takes care of servicing - and we provide 24/7 breakdown support.
- Save time organising solutions: Let our customer service team recommend the ideal machine and sort out all the details/
- Fast Delivery Across Auckland, Waikato & Northland
Equipment Available for Hire from Pronto:
When Buying Access Equipment is the Better Choice
If you’re consistently using access gear across long-term projects or need a machine on hand year-round, buying may be a smart investment. Owning your own access equipment can give your business more control, availability, and better long-term value - especially if you have in-house operators and are using the gear frequently.
Pronto Hire has a range of used access equipment for sale, which often includes low-hour, well-maintained access solutions.
Benefits of Buying Used Equipment from Pronto Hire:
- Low-Hour Machines: Our fleet is modern and lightly used.
- Well-Maintained: All machines undergo regular servicing in our own workshop.
- Trusted Seller: We're known for reliable equipment and transparent sales.
- Finance Options Available: Flexible plans to fit your budget.
- Nationwide Delivery: We can organise transport to anywhere in New Zealand.
Still Unsure? We Can Help You Decide
Many of our customers across Northland, Auckland, and Waikato start by hiring access equipment to evaluate what works best - then transition to buying once they know exactly what they need.
Whether you want to try before you buy, need a machine urgently for an upcoming project, or want guidance on financing and transport - we’re here to help.
Contact Us Today
Whether you're looking to hire a cherry picker for a few days or purchase a scissor lift for long-term work, the team at Pronto Hire is ready to help.
Get in touch today for an obligation-free quote:
? Call us: 0800 PRONTO
? Email: hire@prontohire.co.nz
? Visit: prontohire.co.nz
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