Material Handling Equipment RentalÂ
Reliable material handling equipment rentals for your operation
Equipment When You Need It. Support When It Matters.
Your material handling rental fleet needs can change fast. A project ramps up. A lift goes down. Seasonal demand spikes. You need specialized forklift equipment for a job that doesn’t justify a lifetime purchase.
MH Equipment makes it easy to get the right equipment, for the right amount of time, without the long-term commitment of ownership.
With one of the largest material handling solutions rentals fleets in the Midwest, we offer dependable equipment, flexible rental terms, and the expertise to help you find the right fit for your application. From speciality material handling equipment and forklift rentals to aerial lifts and railcar mover rentals, we’re here to help you find the equipment you need to keep your operation moving.
When Buying Doesn’t Make Sense, Rent.
You don’t always need another piece of equipment in your fleet. Sometimes you just need the right machine to get you through a specific need.
Renting can be a smart solution when you’re:
- Handling seasonal demand: Add equipment when workloads increase without expanding your permanent fleet.
- Covering unexpected downtime: Keep work moving while your equipment is being serviced or repaired.
- Taking on a short-term project: Get the equipment you need without purchasing a machine you won’t use year-round.
- Adding temporary capacity: Scale your operation up or down as your needs change.
- Taking on a specialized job: Access equipment or configurations you may not need on a regular basis.Â
- Evaluating your options: Try different equipment before making a larger purchasing decision.
Whatever changes your operation is facing, renting gives you another way to keep moving.
Material Handling Solutions Rentals
The MH Equipment Rental Advantage
- A large, diverse fleet: Access to a broad selection of forklifts, aerial equipment, and speciality material handling equipment across the Midwest.
- Flexible rental terms: Rent only for the time you need.
- Equipment that’s ready to work: Our rental equipment is continually inspected and maintained, ensuring the machine will reliably perform. Long-term rentals will receive preventative maintenance as scheduled.Â
- Expert equipment guidance: Not sure which equipment is right for your job? MH Equipment’s expert team will help you find the right solution for your job.Â
- Local support: With locations throughout the Midwest, you can work with a local MH Equipment expert while accessing the resources of a larger rental network.Â
- More than equipment: Rental is just one of our broad array of offerings. Our service, parts, training, and material handling expertise give you access to broader support.
Find the Right Rental for Your Job
Start with what you need to accomplish. Then find the material handling solutions rentals designed to do it.
Looking for forklift rentals near you? MH Equipment provides dependable forklift rentals for short-term projects, seasonal demand, equipment downtime, and longer-term operational needs. Choose from a range of rental forklifts from trusted brands like Hyster and Yale, with options to match your application, capacity, and job requirements.Â
MH Equipment offers dependable aerial work platform rental equipment from trusted manufacturers like Genie, JLG, and Skyjack for construction, facility maintenance, warehousing, and industrial projects. Our aerial lift rentals help you find the right equipment for your required reach, clearance, and jobsite conditions.
Keep your rail yard operations moving with dependable railcar mover rentals from Rail King, designed for repositioning railcars, loading and unloading cargo, and managing daily rail logistics. With the power, maneuverability, and operator comfort needed for demanding applications, these rental solutions help support safe, productive rail yard operations.
Keep floors clean, safe, and ready for work with dependable cleaning equipment rentals from leading manufacturers like Kärcher, FactoryCat, and PowerBoss. Designed for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, retail spaces, and distribution centers, our floor cleaning equipment rentals deliver professional-grade cleaning without the upfront investment of ownership.
Move people, inventory, and materials efficiently with personnel carrier and tugger rentals from trusted manufacturers like Motrec, Polaris, and Taylor-Dunn. From industrial vehicles like burden carriers and tow tractors to personnel carriers and utility vehicles, our reliable rental fleet provides the power and versatility you need without the long-term commitment of ownership.
Keep materials moving with pallet jack rentals available in walkie and rider configurations with lift capacities up to 10,000 lbs. From robust Hyster pallet jacks for heavy loads to nimble Yale pallet jacks for tight spaces, flexible short- and long-term rental options make it easy to find the right fit for your warehouse.
When standard rental equipment won’t do the job, MH Equipment offers hard-to-find speciality equipment rentals for unique applications and demanding jobs. From high-capacity forklifts and speciality reach stackers to high-mast order pickers, compact lift trucks, explosion-proof forklifts, and specialized attachments, we can source the equipment you need even when it’s not part of the typical rental fleet.
Ready for the right rental equipment for your job? Explore your options or connect with an MH Equipment rental specialist today.
The MH Equipment Rental Process
Renting should be more than finding an available machine. MH Equipment makes it easier to choose equipment that fits your job, timeline, and operation.
Tell Us What You Need
Whether you need equipment for a short-term project, seasonal demand, a temporary replacement, or unexpected downtime, we’ll learn what you’re trying to accomplish and what the job requires.
Choose the Right Equipment
From forklifts and aerial lifts to other material handling equipment, we’ll help you find the right type, capacity, configuration, and rental term for the work.
Get to Work With Confidence
Once you’ve selected your equipment, MH provides the support you need throughout the rental. With knowledgeable local teams, service expertise, and multiple locations, you have a partner to turn to when you need us.
The MH Equipment Rental Advantage
Renting equipment is easy. Renting the right equipment with the expertise, service, and support to back it up is where MH Equipment stands apart. We bring decades of material handling experience, a diverse rental fleet, and local service expertise to help you choose the right solution and to keep your operation moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of equipment can I rent from MH Equipment?
Our rental fleet includes forklifts, aerial equipment, railcar movers, sweepers and scrubbers, industrial vehicles, pallet jacks, and speciality material handling equipment. We also offer hard-to-find equipment for unique applications, including high-capacity forklifts, speciality reach stackers, compact lift trucks, order pickers, and EX-rated forklifts.
How do I know which rental equipment is right for my job?
You don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our rental specialists can help you evaluate your application, load requirements, working environment, reach, capacity, and timeline to identify the equipment that fits the job.
How long can I rent equipment?
Rental terms can be tailored to your needs, from short-term projects and seasonal demands to longer-term operational needs. Availability and rental terms vary by equipment and location, so contact your nearest MH Equipment location to discuss your project.
Is rental equipment inspected and maintained?
Yes. MH Equipment maintains its rental fleet to support reliable performance, with equipment serviced and maintained by experienced technicians. Our service expertise also means you have a knowledgeable team to turn to if an issue comes up during your rental. Long-term rentals will receive preventative maintenance as scheduled.
What if I need speciality equipment that isn’t listed online?
Let us know what you need. MH Equipment carries hard-to-find specialty equipment and can work to source equipment when the right solution isn’t already in the fleet. This is particularly valuable for unique applications, one-off projects, equipment replacements, and specialized handling needs. Contact MH Equipment local experts to learn more about material handling solutions rentals.
Submit a Rental Request
After you submit your request, an MH Equipment rental manager will reach out as soon as possible to review your needs, verify the information provided, and confirm availability of equipment that best fits your application.
When submitting a rental request, include:
- Type of equipment needed
- Intended application or equipment use
- Indoor or outdoor operating conditions
- Rental location and delivery needs
- Preferred rental dates and duration

