Cherry picker

Cherry picker and boom lift hire: what it costs in the Philippines

Updated 4 November 2026

Hiring a cherry picker in the Philippines is quoted per job, so there is no single daily rate to compare. The local price points we found are purchase prices: a used cherry picker in Quezon City was listed at about ₱790,000, and an articulated boom lift at about ₱270,000. The quickest way to a current offer for your site is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

What the price depends on

• Lift height: the working height in metres decides which machine is needed.
• Intended use and platform type, for example indoor work or a site with uneven ground.
• Date and duration, and whether you need a short hire or a monthly rent.
• Site address and access, such as a narrow road or a gated compound.

Prices are quoted per job, so the same machine can cost different amounts on different sites.

Rules and operator training

A one-day course for the mobile elevating work platform, which is the cherry picker, is listed as open to anyone who wants to operate one. Ask the hire firm whether its operator has taken this course before the machine goes on site. Our search did not confirm licence fees or permit rules for this equipment, so ask the firm instead of relying on a figure from us.

Season and weather

The Philippines is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season. Rain stops outdoor lift work and softens the ground, so book the drier months for work outside and keep a spare day in the plan. November falls between the seasons, so ask the firm about the forecast for your dates. Strong wind can also stop a lift, so ask what wind limit the firm works to.

How it is hired here and what to write

Give the working height in metres and state whether the machine is for a site in Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City or Davao City. Ask whether transport to the site is included in the job price, and whether an operator comes with the hire. A photo of the site, with the ground and any overhead cables visible, lets the firm suggest the right machine. In your request, also state the intended use (such as painting, electrical or cleaning work), the platform type, the dates and duration, the site address and access, and whether you want a monthly rent or a short hire.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The AI asks for missing details and looks through local hire firms' websites and price lists, then shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their own offer, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose. For similar equipment see Crane and Forklift & loader.