Forklift Rental in Singapore (2026, SGD)

Forklift Rental in Singapore (2026 Rates)

Day rate

S$160–S$540

Week rate

S$512–S$1,944

Month rate

S$1,360–S$5,130

Updated

July 2026

In Singapore, Singapore, a forklift rents for about S$160–S$540 per day, S$520–S$1,900 per week, or S$1,400–S$5,100 per month (2026).

Forklift rental rates in Singapore (2026, indicative SGD).
Size class	Day rate	Week rate	Month rate
3-5k lb	S$140–S$180	S$460–S$650	S$1,200–S$1,700
5-8k lb	S$230–S$290	S$720–S$1,000	S$1,900–S$2,700
8-12k lb	S$310–S$390	S$990–S$1,400	S$2,600–S$3,700

Day rate by size class

3-5k lb

S$140–S$180

5-8k lb

S$230–S$290

8-12k lb

S$310–S$390

Indicative day rate ranges. Bars scaled to the highest rate shown.

Forklift rental rates in Singapore

In Singapore, the 3-5k lb class starts at S$140–S$180 a day and the 8-12k lb class runs S$310–S$390. Week and month rates in the table work out cheaper per day than stacking day rates. Figures are indicative, converted from US benchmarks at ~1.35 SGD/USD; confirm exact local pricing with a quote.

Renting a forklift in Singapore

A forklift is hired in Singapore for warehouse loading, pallet handling, yard work. Suppliers quote either bare rental or delivery with an operator — say which you need when you ask for a price.

Delivery & what’s included

Delivery and pickup are billed separately (typically a per-trip fee based on distance). Confirm fuel policy, damage waiver, and minimum rental period in your quote.

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Frequently asked questions

Which forklift size class should I rent in Singapore?+

The rates above cover 3 classes: 3-5k lb at S$140–S$180, 5-8k lb at S$230–S$290 and 8-12k lb at S$310–S$390 a day. Renting the smallest class that will do the job keeps both the day rate and the transport charge down.

Is a weekly or monthly forklift rate cheaper in Singapore?+

Yes. On the 3-5k lb class a week costs about 3.3× the day rate and a month about 8.6×, so past a few days it is worth booking by the week, and past two weeks by the month.

What's the cheapest way to rent a forklift in Singapore?+

Book by the week or month instead of stacking day rates, consolidate delivery with other work on the same site, and compare quotes from several Singapore suppliers.