Cherry picker

Cherry picker hire in Hong Kong: rules, heights and access

Updated 4 November 2026

Cherry pickers, also called aerial work platforms, are quoted per job. The sources we checked publish no rental rates, so the price depends on the working height, the power type and the number of days on site. For offers from local hire firms, describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

What the price depends on:

• Lift height: track-drive units reach 12 m (40 ft) to over 17 m (56 ft), and a compact truck-mounted model under 3,500 kg reaches about 15.9 m.
• Power type: electric units are used for about 33 to 45 ft, and diesel units from 63 ft and above.
• Platform and use: the intended use and platform type decide the model, so say whether the work is indoor or outdoor.
• Dates and duration: one day, a week or a month changes the price, so give the exact dates.
• Site access: the address and the access route decide whether a truck-mounted unit can reach the spot.

Local rules and training

Operating a mobile elevating work platform requires training. The Labour Department's guidance on safe use sets out the training requirements for operators, and local training providers offer a course that leads to a Certificate of Safe Operation of Mobile Elevating Work Platform, valid for 5 years. Ask the hire firm to show the operator's certificate before the machine arrives.

Season and weather

Winter, December to February, is cooler, which suits outdoor work at height. Summer, June to August, is hot, so plan heavy lifts for the cooler hours and book summer dates early. November sits between the two seasons, so it is a good month to plan a job for the cooler months ahead.

How it is hired and delivered

Heights are given in metres and in feet (40 ft, 56 ft), so convert them before you compare. Ask hire firms whether they deliver to Central, Kowloon, Sha Tin, Tsuen Wan or Tuen Mun, and whether delivery is by truck or self-drive. Give the site address and say how much space there is at ground level.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the lift in your own words in a chat, and a photo of the site can be added. It is free for buyers. The AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Hong Kong, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer and terms. Start from the request field on the home page, or see vehicle and heavy equipment hire.