For businesses that rely on working at height — whether in construction, maintenance, warehousing, or facility management — access equipment such as a Scissor lift or Boom lift is essential. However, one common question arises: should you buy this equipment or rent it?
At Australian Boom & Scissor (ABS), we support businesses across Sydney with reliable, high-performance access equipment. When it comes to value, flexibility, and peace of mind, renting a scissor or boom lift is often the smarter, more cost-effective option. Here’s why.
1. Avoid significant upfront capital investment
Purchasing access equipment involves a significant upfront capital outlay. That’s money that could otherwise be invested into growing your team, expanding your services, or improving operations.
By choosing to rent your Scissor Lift, you avoid the financial burden of ownership and instead pay only for the equipment when you need it. This helps keep your business agile, without compromising on quality or access to the right tools for the job.
2. Access to the latest equipment and technology
Access equipment is continually evolving, with new models offering better safety features, fuel efficiency, and ease of operation. Renting from ABS gives you access to a modern, regularly updated fleet of scissor lifts and boom lifts — including both electric and diesel models — without the need to constantly upgrade your own assets.
This ensures your team has the right equipment to get the job done efficiently and safely, every time.
3. No maintenance or repair responsibilities
Owning equipment means ongoing costs — scheduled maintenance, inspections, repairs, and eventual component replacements. These costs can be difficult to predict and time-consuming to manage.
When you rent from ABS, we handle all servicing and maintenance, ensuring each lift is job-ready and compliant with all relevant safety standards. This reduces your risk, saves time, and eliminates unplanned downtime.
4. Flexibility for projects of any size
Every job is different — and so are the equipment requirements. Renting gives you the flexibility to choose the right machine for each project, whether that’s a compact electric scissor lift for indoor maintenance or a larger boom lift for outdoor construction work.
ABS offers both short and long-term hire options for both Scissor Lifts and Boom Lifts, so you can scale your equipment use to meet demand — without the hassle of storage, transport, or depreciation.
5. Compliance and safety built in
All access equipment hired from ABS is fully serviced, inspected, and compliant with Australian safety standards. Our team ensures that every machine arrives on site ready to work — giving you confidence in both safety and performance.
When you rent from us, you’re also reducing your legal and administrative obligations, as we handle all equipment certification and documentation.
The bottom line: Renting makes operational sense
For many businesses working at height, renting a scissor or boom lift from a trusted local provider like ABS is the practical choice. It reduces costs, increases flexibility, and ensures you have access to safe, efficient equipment exactly when you need it.
For more on the perfect machine for your job, check out Scissor Lifts vs Boom Lifts: The Complete Guide.
To learn more about the benefits of Rental, the Hire and Rental Industry association is a valuable resource.
Contact Australian Boom & Scissor today or call us on 1300 92 55 77 to discuss your access equipment hire needs across Sydney — and let’s get your project off the ground.