FAQ | Forklift & Telehandler Hire in Cyprus | TC Technitio Ltd

FAQ — Lifting, Forklift & Telehandler Hire in Cyprus

FAQ — Lifting, Forklift & Telehandler Hire in Cyprus

Hiring heavy-lifting equipment can raise many questions. Below you’ll find clear answers about our forklifts, 17 m telehandler, Merlo Roto 26 m with man basket, 50-t mobile crane and low-loader transport — all with certified operators, island-wide.

Q&A (EN) — use all of these

  1. Do you provide certified operators?
    Yes. Every hire includes a certified operator and pre-job safety checks.

  2. Which areas do you cover?
    All of Cyprus — Nicosia (base), Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos and Famagusta. Mobilization times vary by distance.

  3. What machines can I hire?
    Forklifts, 17 m telehandler, Merlo Roto 26 m (with basket/jib/forks), 50-ton mobile crane, and low-loader transport.

  4. Can you lift people?
    Yes, with our certified man basket on the Roto. We follow work-at-height rules and use harness anchor points.

  5. Do you supply method statements and risk assessments?
    Yes — we can issue RAMS/method statements on request and coordinate with your site manager.

  6. What information do you need to quote?
    Location, date/time window, load weight & dimensions, lift height/radius, access width/ground conditions, photos or drawings if available.

  7. How fast can you mobilize?
    Nicosia: often same day. Other districts: typically 24–48 h with booking.

  8. Do you do fixed-price day hires?
    Yes. Most jobs are day-rate plus mobilization/transport. Complex lifts may be quoted lump-sum.

  9. What about permits and road closures?
    If a road closure is needed, the client (or we by arrangement) must secure local authority permits in advance.

  10. Are load charts available?
    Yes — we provide the relevant Merlo/telehandler/crane load charts to confirm capacity at the required radius/height.

  11. What attachments do you carry?
    Pallet forks, man basket, and lifting jib. Ask if you need special slings or spreader beams.

  12. Do you handle glazing/façade work?
    Yes — our Roto with basket and precision positioning is ideal for façades, glass, cladding and signage.

  13. Do you offer site surveys?
    Yes — virtual (photos/videos) or on-site surveys for complex lifts.

  14. Insurance and safety?
    We operate under standard lifting insurance; you must secure site access, ground bearing capacity and any third-party permissions.

  15. What are your working hours?
    Standard daytime; night or weekend work available by arrangement.

  16. Payment terms & VAT?
    Invoiced jobs with 19% VAT per Cyprus law. Bank transfer preferred; other options by arrangement.

  17. Cancellation policy?
    Please notify us as early as possible. Same-day cancellations may incur mobilization or minimum charges.

  18. Can you transport machines or materials?
    Yes — we offer low-loader transport for machinery/materials where suitable and legal.

  19. Do you supply slingers/signallers?
    A banksman can be arranged if requested in advance; otherwise your site should provide one competent person.

  20. How do I book?
    Call/WhatsApp +357 99 737 887 or use the contact form. Share photos and a pin for faster scheduling.

    Need a lift this week? Call/WhatsApp +357 99 737 887 — or get a quote from our Forklift & Telehandler page.