Telehandlers for the construction industry

Telehandler Hire Deals

Posted Thursday July 16^th 2026

Elevate your building project with amazing deals on Telehandler rental for the construction industry. Telehandlers are indispensable on modern building sites, weather it’s moving bricks or unloading delivered materials, I think we can all agree that modern house building and construction projects wouldn’t be possible without these versatile machines. Combining the lifting capabilities of a forklift with the reach of a crane, telehandlers provide a versatile solution for handling materials across a wide range of construction projects.

Elevate Your Building Project with Amazing Deals on Telehandler Rental!

At Ridgway Rentals, we’ve been working with construction companies for over 50 years, in that time we’ve witnessed some big changes to the industry and have come to understand what’s important to site managers. That’s why we’re offering substantial discounts on telehandler rental. Hire your next JCB 540-140 for £200 per week on a minimum 1 month contract rental, forks included. Call out hire team for full terms and conditions.

The More you Rent the More You Save!

We understand that busy building sites need multiple telehandlers, there may be several construction projects on one site all needing machinery to keep projects going. That’s why we’re making discounts available if you hire more telehandlers; for every extra telehandler hired, were offering a further 1% discount, up to a maximum of 10%. The more you hire, the more you save!

JCB 540-140 HiViz

With a maximum lift height of 14 metres and max payload of 4 tonnes, our JCB 540-140 Hi Viz Telehandler Hire is being used more and more on building sites and in warehousing as well as the farmyard! These versatile machines provide unrivalled operator safety and visibility.

JCB 540-140 Hi Viz Telehandler Hire Features

Brand new Stage IIIB/Tier 4i EcoMAX engine
Hi-res TFT screen and backlit switches
Seat safety switch disables movement when operator isn’t seated
New single lever controls
Versatility allows for numerous applications
Excellent operator safety and visibility

ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE ULTIMATE PRODUCIVITY

The JCB EcoMAX T4F engine delivers 75hp (55kW) of power and 400Nm of torque
The EcoMAX T4F is fitted with a variable speed cooling for maximum economy and minimum noise.
Class-leading JCB hydraulics produce the fastest cycle times, ensuring the most efficient lifting, extending and pushing on the market.
The JCB 540-140 HiViz boasts excellent manoeuvrability and fast travel times across site
With 4WD as standard, you get plenty of traction and performance even on muddy site areas

OPERATOR COMFORT & SAFETY

The cab is ROPS and FOPS certified* for complete operator safety. Sway frames enable an operator to make their telehandler absolutely level before commencing lifting.
A low boom profile and pivot plus side and rear-view mirrors ensure excellent all round visibility.
Reversing alarm are fitted as standard and an operator presence switch disables drive when the operator isn’t seated, preventing accidental operation.
The cab is one of the largest around, boasting low noise levels and air conditioning.

Telehandlers Working at Height

Many construction projects require materials to be lifted to upper floors or rooftops. Telehandlers excel in these situations by extending their boom to place loads precisely where they are needed.

This capability is particularly valuable during:

Steel frame construction
Roofing projects
Timber frame erection
Cladding installation
Window installation

Using Telehandlers for Site Loading and Unloading

Construction deliveries often arrive throughout the day, making efficient unloading essential to maintaining project schedules.

Telehandlers are commonly used to unload:

Building materials
Concrete products
Scaffolding components
Pipes and drainage materials
Plant and equipment

Plant Hire with Ridgway Rentals is Simple

When you hire with Ridgway Rentals you receive a new machine that has been well maintained. Instead of worrying about HP agreements and paying high interest rates, hiring a machine with Ridgway Rentals means you only pay a monthly rental fee and delivery, we take care of the rest. Say goodbye to servicing and maintenance as we look after our own machinery giving you the confidence to complete your important work. If, in the unlikely case, that your machine does breakdown during a job, our service team will be happy to help.