Quick answer
Current guide rates start from £57 for one day or £95 per week for low-level access. A 19 ft slab scissor starts from £80 for one day or £132 per week. A Niftylift HR12 guide rate is £174 for one day, £232 for 2–3 days or £289 per week. Larger machines and specialist access cost more, and the final quote depends on the actual machine, site and delivery requirement.
Scissor lift guide pricing
Compact slab scissors start from £80 for one day and £132 per week in the 19 ft class. Guide weekly rates then rise through £158 for a narrow 26 ft machine, £179 for a 32 ft slab scissor and £242 for a 40 ft slab scissor. Rough-terrain scissors start from £210 per week in the 26 ft class and increase with working height and machine size.
Boom and cherry-picker guide pricing
Our HR12 guide rate is £174 for one day, £232 for 2–3 days and £289 per week. A 15–16 m articulated boom guide rate is £158 / £211 / £263, while 20–21 m articulated boom rates start around £265 / £353 / £441. A 28 m telescopic boom is currently guided at £410 for one day, £547 for 2–3 days or £683 per week.
What is usually extra
Guide machine rates do not automatically include the full delivered project cost. Delivery, collection, VAT, insurance or damage waiver, fuel, operator, training, out-of-hours logistics and specialist site requirements can be additional. We recommend comparing the complete delivered quote rather than the headline hire rate alone.
What changes the quote
Working height and outreach, machine type, power source, terrain capability, hire duration, project postcode, transport distance, access restrictions, operator requirements and current availability can all change the final price. Two machines with similar working heights can cost differently if their reach, weight or transport requirements differ.
How Powered Access Hire UK handles pricing
The figures on this page are Powered Access Hire UK guide rates used to give customers an initial pricing indication. They are not a binding offer. The exact machine, availability, transport and final commercial terms are confirmed for the specific enquiry before hire.
GUIDE RATES
POWERED ACCESS HIRE PRICES
| Machine / class | Working height | 1 day | 2–3 days | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-level access lift | Approx. 5 m class | £57 | £76 | £95 |
| Vertical mast lift | Approx. 6–7 m class | £80 | £106 | £132 |
| Vertical mast boom | Approx. 10 m class | £149 | £198 | £247 |
| 19 ft slab scissor lift | Approx. 7.8 m | £80 | £106 | £132 |
| 26 ft narrow slab scissor lift | Approx. 9.9 m | £95 | £127 | £158 |
| 26 ft wide slab scissor lift | Approx. 9.9 m | £101 | £135 | £168 |
| 32 ft slab scissor lift | Approx. 11.8 m | £108 | £144 | £179 |
| 40 ft slab scissor lift | Approx. 14 m | £146 | £194 | £242 |
| Large electric scissor lift | Approx. 16 m | Quote | Quote | £375 |
| 26 ft rough-terrain scissor lift | Approx. 10 m | £126 | £168 | £210 |
| 32–33 ft rough-terrain scissor lift | Approx. 12 m | £158 | £211 | £263 |
| 41–43 ft rough-terrain scissor lift | Approx. 14.5–15 m | £158 | £211 | £263 |
| 50–53 ft rough-terrain scissor lift | Approx. 17–18 m | £180 | £240 | £300 |
| 18 m rough-terrain scissor lift | Approx. 18 m | £180 | £240 | £300 |
| 22 m rough-terrain scissor lift | Approx. 22 m | £536 | Quote | £893 |
| Niftylift HR12 | Approx. 12 m | £174 | £232 | £289 |
| Niftylift HR12 bi-energy | Approx. 12 m | £174 | £232 | £289 |
| Niftylift HR15N | Approx. 15.5 m | £188 | £251 | £313 |
| 15–16 m articulated boom lift | Approx. 15–16 m | £158 | £211 | £263 |
| Niftylift HR17 hybrid | Approx. 17 m | £221 | £295 | £368 |
| Niftylift HR21 diesel | Approx. 21 m | £265 | £353 | £441 |
| Niftylift HR21 hybrid | Approx. 21 m | £300 | £400 | £500 |
| 20–21 m articulated boom lift | Approx. 20–21 m | £265 | £353 | £441 |
| 28 m telescopic boom lift | Approx. 28 m | £410 | £547 | £683 |
| 90 m specialist boom | Approx. 90 m | Quote | Quote | Quote |
Guide hire rates ex VAT. Delivery, collection, insurance/damage waiver, fuel, operator, training and other project-specific extras are separate unless confirmed in writing. Rates are indicative and subject to location, availability, exact machine and supplier confirmation. Pricing reviewed 30 September 2026.
QUESTIONS
QUICK ANSWERS
How much does a scissor lift cost to hire?+
Our current guide rate for a 19 ft slab scissor is £80 for one day, £106 for 2–3 days or £132 per week, ex VAT. Larger and rough-terrain scissors cost more.
How much does an HR12 cost to hire?+
Our current guide rate for a Niftylift HR12 is £174 for one day, £232 for 2–3 days or £289 per week, ex VAT, before delivery and other applicable extras.
Are the prices on this page fixed?+
No. They are guide rates designed to give a realistic starting point. Final pricing depends on the exact machine, site, location, duration, transport, availability and any additional services.
Is delivery included in the guide rate?+
No unless explicitly confirmed. Delivery, collection and other project-specific extras are quoted separately.
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