Forklift rental — South Shore & Montérégie
Benco rents forklifts for material handling in warehouses, stores and on jobsites all across the South Shore: Hitachi and TCM forklifts, rough-terrain models, maneuverable 3-wheel forklifts and truck-mounted Transmanut lifts for delivery. Short or long term, with lifting capacity and lift height matched to your real load — delivered directly to your site from Richelieu.
Which type of forklift should you rent?
Not all forklifts are equal — it depends on the terrain and the load. The right choice comes down first to your environment: a smooth warehouse floor, a muddy jobsite yard or a truck to unload don't call for the same machine. Here's how to tell apart the four main families we rent.
Warehouse forklift (indoor)
For the smooth floor of a warehouse, shopping center or production area: palletizing, racking, loading trucks at the dock. Electric power (quiet, zero emissions) or propane.
View inventoryRough-terrain forklift (jobsite)
Large lugged tires, high ground clearance, reinforced mast: it handles lumber, blocks and pallets on soft, muddy or uneven ground. The tool for construction sites and unpaved outdoor yards.
View inventory3-wheel forklift
Built for maneuverability: a very tight turning radius that slips through narrow aisles and confined spaces. Ideal for dense warehouses where every square foot counts.
View inventoryTruck-mounted forklift (Transmanut)
A Transmanut forklift docks onto the back of the delivery truck: the driver unloads the pallets on site, with no dock or warehouse forklift needed at the customer's location. Perfect for jobsite or retail deliveries.
View inventoryChoosing right: capacity, height and power source
Three parameters determine the forklift you need. Setting them correctly avoids both dangerous undersizing and costly over-renting.
Lifting capacity (in lb). This is the maximum weight the forklift lifts at a defined distance from the mast. Start from your heaviest load, add a safety margin, and keep in mind that an off-center or high-lifted load reduces the real capacity. A 5,000 lb model covers standard palletizing; beyond that, you move up the range. Lift height. The mast must exceed the highest level of your stacking or racking — measure that high point before you book. Power source. Indoors, electric (clean and quiet) or propane is the way to go: you never run a diesel engine in an enclosed space. Outdoors and on jobsites, rough-terrain combustion-engine models take over.
In terms of uses, the forklift covers a wide range: restocking warehouse racking, receiving goods at a shopping center, handling materials on a construction site, moving loads in an industrial zone, and unloading trucks at the dock or straight to the ground. For a one-off need — a delivery, a seasonal inventory, a production peak — short-term rental (day, week, month) saves you from buying. For continuous use over several months, long-term rental becomes more cost-effective: a single supplier, maintenance included, guaranteed availability. In every case, we deliver across the South Shore and Montérégie from our Richelieu base and pick up the equipment at the end of the contract.
A note on operating. In Quebec, operating a forklift requires operator training that complies with CNESST standards. This training and the operator's certification are the customer's (the employer's) responsibility: Benco provides the machine, not the operator's qualification. Make sure the person operating the forklift is trained and authorized before putting it into service.
Not sure which model? Tell us your heaviest load, your lift height and your environment (smooth indoor floor, outdoor jobsite, narrow aisles, delivery) — we recommend the right forklift instead of oversizing. And if your need goes beyond material handling, take a look at our other machinery rental equipment too.
Other rental equipment
The forklift is part of a full range of rental and sales equipment at Benco. Depending on your jobsite:
Excavators & diggers
For earthwork, foundations and drainage — with or without an operator.
Excavator rentalMini-excavators
Compact and maneuverable for tight spaces, landscaping and small jobsites.
Mini-excavator rentalAll machinery
Schäffer loaders, snow blowers, sweepers and quick-attach accessories.
See the rental hubDelivery & service areas
Our base is at 2252 Rang de la Savane, Richelieu (J3L 8C2). We deliver forklifts across the entire South Shore and Montérégie. Browse our local pages by city:
All service areas — Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Chambly, Beloeil, Saint-Hyacinthe, Sorel-Tracy, Granby and more.
Why choose a forklift? The advantages at a glance
Powerful and cost-effective. Mainly used outdoors on building sites, in unloading yards and wherever the floor is more difficult, diesel forklifts are larger and more powerful than electric forklifts. They can easily withstand nature's elements, such as rain and wind, much better than their electric cousins — all without the need for a bulky and expensive charging station.
Forklifts are used to move heavy goods and supplies from one place to another, quickly and with minimum effort, in warehouses, unloading docks, construction sites and a host of other places. They can also reach high objects — and forklift owners benefit in many other ways too.
High lifting and loading capacities
Forklifts are strong, compact machines designed to work in tight, confined spaces. They are also highly maneuverable and can lift heavy loads. To make the most of this investment, simply choose a forklift with the right configuration and capacity to suit your needs.
Easy maintenance
Forklifts are relatively easy to operate and maintain. Proper and regular maintenance is essential to maximize service life and keep the machine in good working order — that's why our forklifts come with a comprehensive service and preventive maintenance plan.
Enhanced safety
Compared to their predecessors, modern forklifts are much improved and increase the safety of operators and all other workers: all-round vision, back-up warnings and more. Increased comfort also minimizes the risk of injury to operators.
Enjoy all the benefits of a forklift truck
The performance of a diesel forklift truck is generally considered superior to that of an electric model, thanks in particular to better acceleration and lifting speed. Higher torque means more power for basic work, more energy for ramps and slopes, and smoother handling of hydraulic attachments. Diesel engines also tend to have a longer service life than propane engines.
So if you're looking for a forklift for your construction site, loading dock, farm or municipality, call on our specialists: they'll guide you to the model that's right for you.
Need a forklift this week?
Call us or request a quote. Specify the capacity (lb), the lift height and the use (indoor warehouse or outdoor jobsite): we'll recommend the right forklift, delivered within 24 hours on the South Shore.
(450) 658-1802 Get a quoteFrequently asked questions — forklift
What lifting capacity and lift height should I choose?
Capacity is expressed in pounds (lb) and represents the maximum weight the forklift can lift at a given distance from the mast. Add up the weight of your heaviest load, then plan for a safety margin — a 5,000 lb forklift is common for standard palletizing, but an off-center or high load reduces the real capacity. Lift height, in turn, must exceed the highest level of your racking or stacking. Tell us your heaviest load and your target height: we recommend the right model instead of oversizing unnecessarily.
Electric, propane or diesel: which one for my use?
For indoor work — warehouse, shopping center, production floor — go with electric (zero emissions, quiet) or propane if you need more power without long recharging. Diesel and rough-terrain models are reserved for outdoor use and jobsites: never run a diesel engine in a poorly ventilated enclosed space. Describe your environment and we'll point you to the right power option.
Do you have rough-terrain forklifts for jobsites?
Yes. Rough-terrain forklifts have large lugged tires, high ground clearance and often a reinforced mast to handle materials (lumber, blocks, pallets) on soft, muddy or uneven ground — terrain a solid-tire warehouse forklift cannot cross. It's the tool for construction sites and unpaved outdoor yards.
Do I need certification to operate the forklift?
Yes. In Quebec, operating a forklift requires operator training that complies with CNESST standards. Operator training and certification are the customer's (employer's) responsibility — Benco provides the equipment, not the operator's certification. Make sure the person operating the machine is trained and authorized before use.
Do you deliver and set up the forklift on site?
Yes. Our Richelieu base (2252 Rang de la Savane) serves the entire South Shore and Montérégie. We deliver the forklift directly to your warehouse, store or jobsite and pick up the equipment at the end of the rental. Timing and fees depend on the area — request a quote and we'll confirm within 24 hours.