Equipment Rental in Richmond, VA

Forklifts, aerial lifts and compact construction equipment, ready when your job is.

Burwell Material Handling rents from Ashland, Virginia, a short run up I-95 from downtown Richmond. That puts our fleet inside an easy drive of Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, Sandston, Midlothian, Chester, Hopewell, Petersburg and Colonial Heights.

One phone call covers the whole list. Warehouse forklifts, 185-foot boom lifts, telehandlers, mini excavators, floor scrubbers and utility vehicles all come from the same branch, on the same paperwork, with the same service team behind them.

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Industries We Serve Around Richmond

  • Warehousing, distribution and third-party logistics
  • Food and beverage manufacturing and processing
  • General and specialty contractors
  • Building maintenance and facility services
  • Paper, packaging and printing
  • Pharmaceutical and life sciences
  • Lumber, building materials and hardscape suppliers
  • Metals, fabrication and precast
  • Government, municipal and higher education
  • Utilities and site development

Why Rent from Burwell in Richmond

Local branch, not a call center. Ashland is inside the Richmond metro. Equipment, parts and technicians are all here.

Authorized dealer coverage. Bobcat, Linde, Hyundai Material Handling, Genie, JLG, Combilift and Princeton Delivery Systems.

Service behind the rental. Factory-trained technicians and a parts operation. If a rental unit has a problem, the same branch fixes it.

Terms that match the work. Daily, weekly and monthly, with rent-to-own conversations available when a short-term need turns into a long-term one.

One source for the whole site. Warehouse forklifts and outdoor lifts on the same contract, from the same branch.

Service Area

Renting to Richmond and Central Virginia, including:

Richmond · Ashland · Glen Allen · Short Pump · Mechanicsville · Sandston · Highland Springs · Henrico County · Hanover County · Chesterfield County · Midlothian · Chester · Bon Air · Hopewell · Petersburg · Colonial Heights · Powhatan · Goochland · New Kent · Louisa · Caroline County

Ask about delivery to job sites outside this list. With locations across the U.S., our coverage often extends further than a single branch map suggests.

Get a Richmond Rental Quote

Tell us the job and the timeline. We will tell you the right machine and what it costs.

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FAQ

What equipment can I rent in Richmond, VA? 
Forklifts in Classes 1 through 5 from 3,000 to 55,000 pounds, rough terrain forklifts, telehandlers, scissor lifts, vertical mast lifts, articulating and straight boom lifts up to 185 feet, mini excavators, track loaders, trench rollers, ride-on floor scrubbers, utility terrain vehicles and manual pallet jacks.

How long can I rent equipment for?
Daily, weekly and monthly terms. Longer projects usually price better on a monthly rate, and we can discuss rent-to-own if the need turns permanent.

Do you deliver rental equipment in the Richmond area?
Yes. We deliver across Richmond, Ashland, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield and the surrounding counties. Delivery is quoted with the rental.

What is the largest forklift you rent?
Our Class 5 pneumatic-tire fleet reaches 55,000 pounds of capacity, which handles container, steel, precast and heavy machinery work.

What is the tallest lift you rent?
Straight boom lifts reach 185 feet of working height, with or without a jib. Articulating boom lifts reach 150 feet.

Do I need certification to operate a rented forklift or lift?
Yes. OSHA requires operator training and evaluation for powered industrial trucks under 29 CFR 1910.178(l), and ANSI A92 requires training plus machine-specific familiarization for aerial lifts. We provide familiarization on the unit at delivery. Employer-provided operator certification remains your responsibility.

Do you rent to homeowners or only to businesses?
Contact the branch. Requirements vary by machine class and by insurance, and larger units are generally restricted to trained commercial operators.

Where is your Richmond rental branch?
10380 Morse Code Drive, Ashland, VA 23005, north of downtown Richmond off I-95. Phone (804) 299-3393.

Can I rent a forklift attachment?
Ask when you request the quote. We are an authorized dealer for Combilift and Princeton Delivery Systems and can advise on the right configuration for your load.

What if the rental equipment breaks down?
Call the branch. Our factory-trained technicians support the rental fleet directly, so you are not routing a service call through a third party.