Looking to hire a cherry picker in Birmingham or the surrounding areas? Whether you’re working in central Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, or further out into the West Midlands, choosing the right powered access platform can make or break your job. This local guide breaks down the key questions to ask when hiring a cherry picker — and which machine will suit your site best.
If you’re planning a longer-term job based at a single location — such as weeks or months — a self-propelled boom or scissor lift may be your best bet. These are ideal for static, extended work and can be delivered directly to site. We can provide these via our rehire division, Smart Rentall, if needed.
For shorter jobs, or if you need to work across multiple sites in and around Birmingham, a self-drive cherry picker (vehicle-mounted MEWP) is the smart choice. These can be driven on a standard UK licence and collected from our depot just off the M6 Toll.
Many Birmingham work sites — especially in busy or built-up areas — have space constraints. That’s where our compact vehicle-mounted options come in:
V11T – No outriggers, ultra-compact (2.2m wide)
Z20i – One-sided jacking – ideal for limited width on one side
S20J – Narrow jacking – great for tight access or city streets
If your site is particularly narrow, uneven, or over soft ground (e.g. across fields or parks), we can also supply tracked boom lifts (a.k.a. spider lifts) via Smart Rentall. These are designed for difficult terrain and delicate surfaces.
Two key dimensions matter here:
Working height – how high you need to reach
Outreach – how far out you need the boom to extend horizontally
We often help customers in Birmingham with this by reviewing site photos, using Google Earth or Street View, or conducting a site visit. As a rule of thumb, always add 1–2m extra clearance to your measurements — especially for outreach — to avoid falling just short.
There are several refinements to consider based on your task:
Fly-jib booms (Z21, Z23) – Perfect for getting up and over pitched roofs or signage
Storage needs – Our van mounts (e.g. V11T, V12) include secure storage, ideal for tradespeople or telecoms engineers
Two-person baskets – Choose machines like the Z20i for 230kg capacity if working with tools or a colleague
For jobs in rough or outdoor areas around Birmingham — such as events on grass, farm sites, or parks — our RT13 is a 13m rough terrain cherry picker with off-road tyres and suspension, ideal for the job. It’s compact, road-legal, and self-drive.
If you’re working on high-rise or commercial projects in Birmingham city centre or beyond, we offer operated hire of truck-mounted cherry pickers from 33m to 56m. These come with trained operators and can be deployed across the Midlands, day or night.
Our Birmingham depot is just minutes from the M42, M6, and M6 Toll, making us a convenient choice for projects across the West Midlands. Whether you need something compact for the city or a tracked boom for a muddy site, we’ll help you pick the right machine — and get your job done safely and efficiently.
If in doubt, give us a call on 0333 800 6000 — or use the form below. We’re here to help.