GMR FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you provide cherry picker hire in Manchester?
Yes. GMR Access Hire provides professional truck-mounted cherry picker hire throughout Manchester, Greater Manchester, and the North West. We offer reliable access solutions for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
What areas do you cover?
We provide cherry picker and boom lift hire across Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Warrington, Preston, and throughout the North West.
What is the maximum working height of your cherry pickers?
Our truck-mounted cherry pickers offer working heights of up to 30 metres, making them ideal for roofing, building maintenance, inspections, tree surgery, window cleaning, and signage installation.
Do your cherry pickers come with an operator?
Yes. Every truck-mounted cherry picker is supplied with a fully qualified IPAF-trained operator at no extra cost, ensuring your work is completed safely and efficiently.
Are your cherry pickers LOLER inspected?
Yes. Every cherry picker and boom lift is LOLER inspected, fully maintained, and serviced to the highest industry standards to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation.
Do you offer half-day cherry picker hire?
Yes. We offer half-day, daily, weekly, and long-term cherry picker hire with competitive pricing to suit projects of every size.
What can a truck-mounted cherry picker be used for?
Our access platforms are ideal for:
Roofing repairs
Gutter cleaning
Building maintenance
Window cleaning
Tree surgery
Sign installation
CCTV installation
Property inspections
Telecommunications work
Exterior painting and decorating
Can your cherry pickers work in narrow streets?
Yes. Our compact truck-mounted access platforms are designed to operate in city centres, narrow streets, and locations with restricted access, making them ideal for urban environments.
What is the maximum basket capacity?
Our 30-metre truck-mounted cherry pickers can lift up to 320kg, allowing up to three people and their tools to work safely at height (depending on the machine and outreach).
How quickly can you deliver a cherry picker?
We aim to provide fast response times and can often arrange same-day or next-day hire, subject to availability and location.
Is truck-mounted access better than scaffolding?
For many short-term projects, a truck-mounted cherry picker is a quicker and more cost-effective solution than scaffolding. It can be set up rapidly, reduces disruption, and allows work to be completed efficiently while maintaining high safety standards.
Why choose GMR Access Hire?
GMR Access Hire is committed to providing:
Competitive prices
Fast delivery across Manchester and the North West
IPAF-trained operators included
Fully LOLER-inspected equipment
Modern truck-mounted cherry pickers
Excellent customer service
Flexible half-day, daily, and long-term hire options
How do I get a quote?
Simply contact GMR Access Hire by phone or through our website with your project details. We'll recommend the most suitable cherry picker or boom lift and provide a competitive, no-obligation quotation.