When you are renting a truck look for a Rail Gate rather than a lift gate.
They are bigger and will carry a heavier load. The lift goes up and down on a
more horizontal plane. Produce trucks use these because the lift heavy
pallets with a power lift jack and they need to carry the weight. Check with
the Business truck rental places like Ryder. Look for an independent Truck
rental that has heavy trucks. No one will rent one way.
If it is a long haul check with a computer moving company or freight
forwarder to ship the gear. If you buy space by the square yard or partial
truck load rather than by weight it is cheaper. You will need a forklift or
loading dock to load these trailers.
If you are picking something up in an industrial park or area there are
usually lots of Forklifts in the area. Talking to a neighboring business will
usually get you a lift truck and an operator for a reasonable price. Be ready
for them to move, they don't like waiting.
Good luck. What are you picking up?
Paxton
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