Out at the Gold Coast, All Coast Hire has made a name for itself as a trusted provider of access equipment solutions.
Scissor lifts, snorkel lifts, telehandlers, boom lifts: name it and the All Coast Hire will have them for hire to suit all project needs in South East Queensland.
All Coast Hire director Dave Rawson spoke to Earthmoving Equipment Magazine about the company’s origins, its growth and in particular, the brand of equipment he has a soft spot for.
“With more than 30 years’ experience in the building industry, I’ve seen it all,” he said.
“That’s why we know the tools you need to get the job done right. Whether you have a major construction project or just need a safe way to hang the Christmas lights, we have you covered.
“Our family-owned business has a fleet of late model scissor lifts to suit any task you have, indoors or out.”
But the company wasn’t all about plant hire in the beginning. Dave started out with a business named Top End Sheds, specialising in the supply and erection of quality sheds.
“We had quite a few big shed jobs. As turnover started to grow, I bought some telehandlers as a backup, as I didn’t like hiring,” he said.
“And then when we weren’t busy, I started to wonder why we had all that equipment around doing nothing.
“The brain started thinking and I decided to hire the equipment out.”
After Dave got the word out, demand for his machines started to grow.
“People started taking a few machines and all of a sudden, they were never around for me to hire or get back,” he said.
“That’s when we started All Coast Hire up, which I now run with my wife Rozy and son Jack.
“We bought a big shed out near a busy highway and the business hasn’t looked back.”
With demand coming in from all around, the fleet has grown to include a comprehensive range of electric and all-terrain scissors of varying sizes, booms, telehandlers and forklifts.
Specifically, the inventory consists of 11 electric scissor lifts, 10 diesel scissor lifts, two stick booms, one knuckle boom, five telehandlers, two forklifts, three trailers, and a tilt tray.
Bobcat’s got the tongue
Dave said the telehandler hire service was one of the most important for the business.
“All Coast Hire is the go-to destination for telehandler hire services in the Gold Coast region,” he said.
“With a wide range of telehandlers and experienced operators, we are equipped to handle all lifting and transportation needs.
“Whether customers are working on a construction site, need to lift heavy equipment, or just need to reach high places, our telehandler hire services have got them covered.
“When it comes to lifting heavy loads, All Coast Hire understands the importance of safety and dependability. That’s why we invest in high-quality telehandlers and make certain that our operators are thoroughly trained and experienced.”
And when Dave mentions high-quality, he means Bobcats.
He was already using the 40170 M series from 2012, and in 2022 and 2023, he added two T40.180SLP construction telehandlers to the fleet.
“The Bobcat R-Series T40.180SLP is the top of the range model with an 18-metre lift height and four-tonne lift capacity,” he said.
“They reach high and far thanks to a low centre of gravity, long wheelbase, heavy counterweight, and optimum weight distribution.
“The Bobcat T40170 has long been recognised for being a robust telehandler designed for heavy-duty applications, featuring a diesel engine and impressive load-handling capabilities.”
“The demand for our Bobcat telehandlers has been high. Customers obviously know the value of these models.”
Dave could not be happier with the service he has received from Clark Equipment in Brisbane, from where he bought two of the telehandlers.
“Their services are great. If we have any problems … and we haven’t yet … they are just a phone call away,” he said.
“We dealt with Donald Goodall from sales and Suzanne Thompson from service, who were more than helpful with our needs.
“We like the two-year warranty on telehandlers and there’s a great range of parts available.
“The Bobcats are great machines to drive and operate and we will certainly get more in the future.”
