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Cherry Picker Hire in Manchester and Surrounding Areas

Looking for reliable cherry picker hire in Manchester? Smart Platforms offers self-drive vehicle-mounted access platforms from our Manchester depot, conveniently located just minutes from the M60 and M62. Whether you’re working in Trafford, Stockport, Salford, or central Manchester, our road-legal truck and van-mounted cherry pickers are the perfect solution for flexible, short-term, or multi-site jobs.

Our self-drive platforms can be driven on a standard UK licence and are ready to collect on the day of your hire. We offer same-day, 24-hour, and long-term hire options — all with full engineer handover and support. Whether you’re installing signage in the Northern Quarter, doing roof work in Didsbury, or repairing lighting in Oldham, we’ve got the machine for the job.

Smart Platform Rental Limited
Unit 3 Queensmead Place
Textilose Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1PH

from M62

At junction 12, take the M60 exit to M’cr Airport for 1 mile.
Follow signs for Ring Road S/Ring Road E/Manchester Airport/M60/Trafford Parkand merge onto M60 and proceed for 2 miles.
take junction 9, exit onto Park Way/A5081 for 1 mile.
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Westinghouse Rd for half a mile.
Turn right onto Textilose Rd.
Smart Platforms 200 yards on the left.

from M60

Take junction 9, exit onto Park Way/A5081 and proceed for 1 mile.
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Westinghouse Rd for 0.5 mile.
Turn right onto Textilose Rd.
Smart Platforms 200 yards on the left.

from M6 North

At junction 30, exit onto M61 toward Manchester/Bolton/Leeds/Blackburn/M62/M65 for 20 miles.
Keep right at the fork, follow signs for M60/M62/M6/Ring Road W/Ring Road S/M’cr Airport/Trafford Park/Liverpool/B’ham and merge onto M60 and proceed for next 6 miles.
Then at junction 9, exit onto Park Way/A5081 for 1 mile.
At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Westinghouse Rd for half miles.
Turn right onto Textilose Rd.
Smart Platforms 200 yards on the left.

from M6 South

Take junction 19, take the A556 exit to Manchester/M’cr Airport/M56.
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Chester Rd/A556 for 4 miles.
Next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Dunham Rd/A56.
Continue to follow A56 for 6 miles.
keep going onto Barton Rd/A5181.
Continue to follow A5181 for 1.5 miles.
Turn left onto Westinghouse Rd.
then left onto Textilose Rd.
Smart Platforms 200 yards on the left.

Opening Hours

Monday7:30am – 5:30pm
Tuesday7:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday7:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday7:30am – 5:30pm
Friday7:30am – 5:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

0333 800 6000
sales@smartplatforms.co.uk

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Manchester Cherry Picker Hire – FAQs

How does self-drive cherry picker hire work?

Simply register with us, book your machine, and collect it from one of our depots. If you’re using our Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), you’ll need your driving licence and National Insurance number. One of our engineers will walk you through a full handover before you hit the road.

Do you offer one-day or overnight hire?

Yes. You can hire for a single day (7:30am–5:30pm), or choose a 24-hour slot via PM collection (5:00pm) or AM return (7:00am) — perfect if you just need it overnight.

How much does it cost to hire a self-drive cherry picker?

Our self-drive cherry picker hire starts from £130 per day using your own insurance. If you’d like to use our CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) cover, this adds £47 per day (£65 for the S27).

What sizes of self-drive cherry pickers do you offer?

We offer a range of machines from 10m to 27m. With different platform styles and boom configurations, we’ll help match you with the right unit for the job.

Can I return in the morning or collect in the evening?

Yes. We offer AM returns (7:00am) and PM collections (5:00pm). This gives you up to 24 hours on-site without paying for an extra day — but we do recommend booking in advance as these slots can get taken.

Hiring a Cherry Picker in Manchester?

From Stockport to Salford, our Manchester depot is perfectly located to support work across Greater Manchester. See what to consider before hiring.

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Manchester Depot

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34 reviews

Trudy T

Nov 17, 2025

by Trudy T

Great service from Smart Platforms. Their customer service is always excellent, and they really do go out of their way to help. Recently, Daniel spent a late Friday afternoon helping me sort a last-minute booking for Monday, checking multiple depots and doing everything possible to make it happen.

They offer competitive rates and a great range of machines to suit different needs. Highly recommended.

Greg

Aug 10, 2023

by Greg

I would highly recommend smart platforms and i will definitely be using them again in the future, the customer service is excellent and the prices are also reasonable the Depot Manager Diane provides a excellent service and is very helpful.

Cameron Cummins

Feb 10, 2023

by Cameron Cummins

Quick and friendly response, big thanks to Diane Murphy the depot manager for supplying a machine at short notice.
Cam - Reactive Maintenance Group Ltd

Dave Smith

Oct 10, 2022

by Dave Smith

Can not fault them, lovely greeting in the morning and very helpful giving a rundown on the access machine.
Received an email, that I had left something in the cab which they forwarded on, brilliant.
Will definitely recommend and use again.

Almarcelleinteriors

Aug 9, 2022

by Almarcelleinteriors

Was very happy with my cherry picker hire experience. Dave who moved me about did a fantastic job, really looked after me. And i have to say Diane back in their office was very helpful in arranging my hire. Would and will recommend this company to hire from. Very pleased.

Matt Malcolm Current Electrics Manchester

Jun 10, 2021

by Matt Malcolm Current Electrics Manchester

Manchester depot
Very helpful staff, great easy to use machines ,
great prices

Simon AD Construction

Nov 25, 2020

by Simon AD Construction

Recently starting using Smart platforms and find the service and staff excellent, nothing is to much trouble.

High quality machines and drivers.

A special Thanks to Angela for all her help

Would always recommend

Lawrence Murray

Sep 22, 2020

by Lawrence Murray

Hired machine last week
Really looked after on pick up
Made so welcome by all staff
On return so pleasant
Great machine
Would always recommend Smart Manchester

Mike , clan contracting

Aug 6, 2020

by Mike , clan contracting

Manchester depot
Excellent service , terry and the lads couldn’t be any more helpful we would definitely use them again

Andy Haigh Mediaco

Jul 1, 2020

by Andy Haigh Mediaco

Been using smart Trafford park for years always spot on from Paul & Terry in the office & Albert Karl & Aiden in the depot machines are always clean & well maintained highly recommended
Cheers all
Andy

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