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Forklift Hire Dublin & Nationwide — from one week to seven years
Short-term rentals, long-term contract hire and lease-to-own on Xilin electric, diesel and LPG forklifts. All maintenance included in the rate — Dublin-based, delivered across Ireland.
Forklift hire in Ireland
Hire the right truck, on the right terms — without tying up capital
AWE Forklifts has been hiring materials handling equipment to Irish businesses for over 40 years. Whether you need a single reach truck for a two-week stocktake in Blanchardstown, six counterbalance electrics for a new distribution centre in Naas, or a 7-year contract-hire fleet across three sites, we spec the right equipment, deliver it PDI-checked and LOLER-certified, and back it with a 4-hour breakdown response and a named account manager. All routine servicing, statutory inspection and preventative maintenance is included in the hire rate — you get one predictable monthly cost and one Irish phone number.
Why hire from AWE
Hire with confidence — backed by 40 years in Irish materials handling
Flexible hire periods
Daily, weekly, monthly or multi-year — only pay for the time you actually need the truck on site.
Full range in stock
Xilin electric, diesel and LPG counterbalance, reach trucks, pallet trucks, powered pallet stackers and used trucks — 1t to 7t.
All maintenance included
PM visits, LOLER, routine servicing and 4-hour breakdown response — built into the hire rate, not a bolt-on.
Nationwide delivery
Dispatched from Dublin to all 32 counties — most short-term units on site within 48 hours.
How it works
Hire a forklift in four simple steps
Tell us your requirements
A 5-minute call — load weight, lift height, indoor/outdoor use, aisle width, shift pattern and how long you need it.
We spec the right forklift
Our specialists match you to the right Xilin, MasterMover or used truck. No upsell — we recommend the smallest truck that will do the job.
Fast delivery, commissioned
Delivered on our own transport, PDI-checked, LOLER-certified and demoed to your team — anywhere in Ireland, usually within 48 hours.
Backed by 4-hour support
One phone number for servicing, parts and breakdowns. Contract customers get a 4-hour engineer response, guaranteed.
Hire options
Choose the hire that fits your operation
From a single day to a multi-year contract — we structure hire around your workload, not the other way round.
Short-term hire
One day to a few months. Cover staff absences, peak workload, contract work or a temporary breakdown — no long commitment.
Long-term & contract hire
1–7 year contracts. Fixed monthly cost, full maintenance included, zero capital outlay — the simplest way to run a reliable fleet.
Seasonal & peak hire
Extra trucks for Christmas, harvest, stocktakes or campaign weeks — booked in advance to guarantee availability during Irish peak seasons.
| Short-term | Long-term | Contract hire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical term | 1 day – 6 months | 1–3 years | 3–7 years |
| Maintenance included | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LOLER / Thorough Exam | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| 4-hour breakdown SLA | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed monthly cost | No | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Peaks & cover | Growing fleets | Multi-site ops |
Truck types available for hire
Electric, diesel, LPG — 1 tonne to 7 tonnes
Ireland's most modern Xilin hire fleet, backed by refurbished used stock for cost-sensitive projects.
Electric counterbalance
1.5t – 3.5t, lithium options
Diesel & LPG counterbalance
Outdoor, yard, heavy load
Reach trucks
Narrow aisle, high-rack storage
Powered pallet stackers
Low-level racking, order picking
Order pickers & VNA
High-density warehousing
Refurbished used trucks
Fully guaranteed, cost-effective
What's included
Everything in the rate — no bolt-ons
Ten things that come as standard on every AWE hire contract.
- All routine preventative maintenance
- Statutory Thorough Examinations (LOLER)
- 4-hour breakdown response (contract cover)
- PDI check and safety commissioning
- Delivery to your Irish site
- Operator familiarisation on handover
- Genuine OEM replacement parts
- Tyre replacement at wear limit
- Battery health checks on electric units
- Route-swap on multi-truck contracts
Why AWE
The service partner Irish operators trust.
Ireland-wide coverage
Engineers and mobile service vans dispatched from Dublin across all 32 counties.
Factory-trained technicians
Manufacturer-certified on Xilin and MasterMover — no guesswork, no overseas call centres.
4-hour response SLA
Contract customers get an engineer on the road within four hours of a breakdown call.
40+ years, genuine parts
Four decades on Irish sites and OEM-only parts — protects warranty, safety and resale value.
Proof
"We hired a reach truck for a six-week campaign. Delivered next day, replaced on the spot when a battery cell failed, invoiced exactly what was quoted. No drama."
Request a quote
Tell us what you need
Send us the loads, the aisles and the hours and we'll come back with a fixed monthly figure — usually within one working day.
Straight through to our Dublin office — no call centres, no menus.
FAQ
Forklift hire — common questions
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Ready to hire?
Tell us what you're moving and we'll spec the right truck — usually delivered within 48 hours.