Genie SLC‑18 Lift
18ft Material Lift
For Hire
The Genie SLC‑18 is a versatile, lightweight material lift designed for contractors, installers, and maintenance teams. With a maximum lift height of 18 ft 6 in (5.64 m) and a load capacity of 295 kg (650 lb), it makes lifting and positioning materials effortless and safe. Its portable design and one-person operation make it ideal for indoor and outdoor tasks, including HVAC installation, ductwork, ceiling work, and warehouse maintenance. Built with stabilizing supports and a durable frame, the SLC‑18 ensures efficiency and reliability on every job.
Key Features:
- Maximum lift height: 5.64 m (18 ft 6 in)
- Load capacity: 295 kg (650 lb)
- Lightweight, portable, and easy to operate
- Sturdy stabilizers for added safety
- Perfect for construction, installation, and maintenance tasks
| Working Height Standard Forks – Forks Up (m) | 5.64 |
| Height Stowed (m) | 2.18 |
| Length Operating (m) | 1.85 |
| Stowed Width (m) | 0.80 |
| Width Operatin (m) | 1.68 |
| Load Capacity | 0.36m load centre – 295kg 0.61m load centre – 193kg 1.07m load centre – 73kg |
| Unit Weight (kg) | 139 |
18ft Material Handler Lift Hire Sydney
The 18ft material lift is the machine for getting heavy materials to ceiling height without a second set of hands. Built as the Genie SLC-18, it reaches 5.64m and lifts up to 295kg, run by one operator from the ground.
It earns its keep on indoor work where a forklift is too big and a scissor lift is the wrong tool. HVAC installers use it to position ductwork and units. Electricians and fit-out crews use it for ceiling fixtures, cable trays, and signage. Maintenance teams use it wherever a load needs to go up and stay put while it’s fixed in place.
The load capacity moves with the load centre, which matters when you’re planning a lift. Close in at 0.36m you get the full 295kg. Push the load out to 1.07m and capacity drops to 73kg. Check both the weight and how far it sits from the mast before you book, and the machine will do the rest.
At 139kg and 0.80m stowed width, it fits through standard doorways and packs down for transport in a ute or van. Stabilising outriggers give it a solid base once it’s set, so the lift stays steady through the full height.
Longreach hires the 18ft material lift with fast delivery across Sydney from the Taren Point depot. Need more reach? The 24ft material lift takes you higher for taller commercial spaces.
Call 1300 856 053 or enquire online for current rates and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 18ft material lift raises materials up to 5.64m for indoor installation and maintenance work. It’s used to position HVAC units, ductwork, ceiling fixtures, cable trays, and signage where a load needs to be lifted and held in place. One operator runs it from the ground.
The 18ft material lift reaches a working height of 5.64m (18ft 6in) with forks up. Stowed height is 2.18m, so it fits under standard door frames for transport and storage.
The 18ft material lift carries up to 295kg. Capacity depends on the load centre: 295kg at a 0.36m load centre, 193kg at 0.61m, and 73kg at 1.07m. The further the load sits from the mast, the lower the safe capacity.
No high risk work licence is required to operate the 18ft material lift in NSW, since it lifts materials rather than a person. Operators should still be trained in correct setup, load limits, and safe use before running the machine.
Yes. At 0.80m stowed width and 139kg, the 18ft material lift fits through standard doorways and moves by hand. This makes it practical for indoor fit-outs, occupied buildings, and tight access jobs.
Hire rates for the 18ft material lift in Sydney depend on the hire period, day, week, or month. Call Longreach on 1300 856 053 for current pricing and fast delivery across Sydney.
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