MACHINE FIELD GUIDE / VERTICAL LOGISTICS
Material hoist hire
Material hoists and personnel-and-materials hoists move goods and workers up multi-storey buildings. They are installed, inspected and tied into the structure, and become part of the site logistics plan.
FIELD PLATE / 2 PUBLISHED SUPPLIER RECORDSMatch the size class to the task, then confirm the exact unit.
Material hoist size classes.
| Class | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Ladder and rack hoists | Roof tiles and light materials on low-rise work. |
| Materials-only hoists | Mid-rise building material distribution. |
| Personnel and materials hoists | High-rise construction access. |
COMMON USE / 01Roofing and tile delivery
COMMON USE / 02Multi-storey material distribution
COMMON USE / 03Personnel access on high-rise sites
COMMON USE / 04Refurbishment of occupied buildings
QUOTE CHECK
What to specify.
- Building height and landing levels
- Load capacity and car size
- Tie-in points and base location
- Power supply and installation timing
Watch points.
Installation requires competent erectors and inspection.
Tie-ins must be designed for the structure.
Operators of certain hoists need a high-risk work licence.
Rates for material hoist hire vary with size, location, duration, operator arrangement and transport. Read the plant hire cost guide and the wet vs dry hire comparison before comparing quotes, and use the supplier checklist to confirm the details.
FIELD FAQ
Material hoist hire questions
- Who installs a material hoist?
- The supplier's competent erectors, working to the manufacturer's instructions and site design for foundations and ties.
- Do hoist operators need a licence?
- Materials hoists (HM) and personnel-and-materials hoists (HP) are high-risk work licence classes. Confirm requirements for the specific hoist.
- Hoist or crane?
- Hoists provide continuous vertical access at lower cost for repeated movements. Cranes handle heavy or awkward loads.