Container Mast Forklifts for Sale and Hire
Container mast forklifts are essential wherever goods need to be loaded or unloaded inside shipping containers or in low-clearance environments.
With full free lift and a true three-stage mast, they allow you to safely raise pallets without the inner mast rails striking the container roof.
At Queensland Forklifts, we always stock a wide range of container mast machines - LPG, diesel, and electric models with lifting capacities up to 7 tonnes.
Whether you're looking to buy outright or hire a container mast forklift for a short- or long-term project, we'll match you with the right machine at the right price.
Why Buy or Hire from Us?
- Biggest range in QLD - From 1.5t warehouse models to heavy-duty 7t units, we stock container mast forklifts to suit every job.
- Same-day and next-day delivery - Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns and Northern NSW.
- Flexibile terms - Rent from a single day to five years, or purchase new or refurbished forklifts with a warranty.
- No surprises - All hire agreements include servicing and repairs. All sales units come fully safety-checked and OH&S compliant.
- Specialist advice - Our team will ensure you receive the correct "true container mast" model, not a cheaper two-stage mast that won't suit your needs.
Container Mast - FAQs
A true container mast forklift uses a three-stage mast with full free lift, meaning the forks can be raised without the inner mast rails extending upwards.
In practical terms, you can safely lift a pallet from 1200mm above the floor inside a 20ft or 40ft container without hitting the roof.
Many suppliers promote two-stage masts as "container masts," but these lack full free lift and may damage containers or limit your options.
If you need flexibility, hiring is often the smarter choice — especially for short-term projects, peak periods, or when you're not ready to commit capital.
Hire packages cover servicing and repairs, so you'll never face unexpected downtime costs.
Buying, on the other hand, makes sense if you have regular ongoing container work and want to build equity in the asset.
Our specialists can guide you through a cost-benefit analysis tailored to your specific workload.
Yes. We provide both sales and hire solutions across Queensland, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville, Ipswich, Cairns, and into Northern NSW.
With our logistics network, most hire units can be delivered and working at your site within 24 hours.
Although designed for container work, these forklifts are also widely used in low-clearance warehouses, factories with low doors, and sites with overhead obstructions.
Any environment where full free lift is required will benefit from a container mast forklift.
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