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Aerial platform rental in Portugal

Trapézio de Prismas sells JLG platforms and provides parts and service. We do not rent — but we know who does. This is the list of companies renting aerial work platforms in Portugal, with contacts and locations. Filter by platform type and by area.

JLG 450AJ · Articulating boom lift

When people rent a platform

For occasional work at height, renting almost always beats buying. Some common situations:

  • Roofs and coverings

    Repairing tiles, gutters, skylights and solar panels without scaffolding.

  • Painting and façades

    Exterior painting, façade cleaning, insulation and window replacement.

  • Technical installations

    Electrical, HVAC, lighting, cabling and piping in halls and warehouses.

  • Industrial maintenance

    Inspections, structure cleaning, overhead cranes and equipment at height.

  • Signage and advertising

    Fitting signs, banners, illuminated displays and shop decoration.

  • Events and green spaces

    Stage and lighting rigs, tree pruning and garden work.

What renting costs

Indicative prices in Portugal, VAT included, transport excluded. The price depends on height, power (electric or diesel), duration and delivery distance. Always ask two or three companies for a quote.

Platform typeTypical heightPer dayPer week
Scissor liftelectric, indoor6–8 m45–65 €250–350 €
Scissor liftelectric, indoor10–12 m60–75 €315–400 €
Scissor liftdiesel, rough terrain10–15 m80–110 €400–550 €
Vertical / mast liftelectric, single person6–10 m40–60 €200–300 €
Articulating boom liftelectric12–14 m100–130 €500–600 €
Articulating boom liftelectric18–20 m170–190 €≈ 850 €
Articulating boom liftdiesel16–20 m115–175 €650–800 €
Articulating boom liftdiesel21–26 m190–220 €900–1 100 €
Telescopic boom liftdiesel20–40 m190–350 €900–1 600 €
Spider / tracked platformtracked≈ 19 m185–225 €1 100–1 200 €
Truck / van-mounted platformcar licence, no operator≈ 18 m200–250 €1 200–1 400 €

Delivery and collection are charged separately (typically €100–150 per trip, more with distance) and a deposit is usual. From the second week the daily rate drops 20–40%, and monthly rentals run 3 to 4 times the weekly price. Sources: price lists published by rental companies, the CYPE cost database and listings, September 2026.

Which platform type do you need?

Each type suits different work. A quick summary to choose before asking for a quote:

  • Scissor lift

    A platform that rises vertically on a scissor mechanism, with a wide basket for two or three people and material. Electric models are for indoors and flat floors (6–14 m); diesel rough-terrain models work outdoors up to about 18 m.

    Examples
    Suspended ceilings, lighting and HVAC in warehouses and shops, interior painting, racking installation, façades on new builds.

  • Articulating boom lift

    A multi-section articulating boom with a jib that reaches over obstacles and into awkward spots. Electric or diesel, with working heights from 12 to 45 m and a basket for one or two people.

    Examples
    Roof and gutter repairs, façade painting, industrial structure maintenance, tree pruning, signage.

  • Telescopic boom lift

    A straight telescopic boom with long horizontal and vertical reach from a single set-up point. Usually diesel, rough terrain, with working heights of 20 to 40 m or more.

    Examples
    Steel structures and industrial halls, bridges and viaducts, shipyards, towers and large industrial façades.

  • Vertical / mast lift

    A compact single-person vertical mast platform, electric and quiet, that fits through standard doors and into lifts. Working heights of 6 to 12 m.

    Examples
    Maintenance in offices, hotels and shopping centres, lamp replacement, high-level picking, cleaning.

  • Truck / van-mounted platform

    A platform mounted on a truck or van that drives to the site by road with no special transport; many can be driven on a car licence. Heights of 12 to 25 m, with outriggers.

    Examples
    Street lighting, roadside tree work, spot repairs at several addresses in one day, sign installation.

  • Spider / tracked platform

    A narrow, light articulating platform on tracks and outriggers that passes through doors and climbs ramps and stairs, for work on fragile floors or in hard-to-reach places. Heights of 15 to 40 m.

    Examples
    Church and atrium interiors, gardens and courtyards, timber or stone floors, façades with tight access.

  • Telehandler

    Telehandler: a machine with an extending boom that lifts loads with forks, a bucket or an approved work basket. Not a platform as such, but many rental companies list it in their lifting range.

    Examples
    Moving pallets on site, placing materials on upper floors, agriculture, assembly work with a basket.

  • Moving / material lift

    An exterior lift for raising or lowering furniture and materials alongside a façade, usually with an operator. It carries goods, not people.

    Examples
    Moving through windows and balconies, handling bulky furniture and lifting building materials.

  • Mast-climbing work platform

    A work platform guided by one or more fixed masts for access along a building façade. Installation and configuration depend on the building.

    Examples
    Extended façade work, cladding, masonry and building refurbishment.

  • Suspended platform

    A cable-suspended work platform for access to the outside of buildings. Confirm installation and operation with the supplier.

    Examples
    Façade painting and repairs, exterior cleaning and building maintenance.

Directory

Find companies that rent platforms

Choose the platform type and the area where you need it. The list includes companies with a head office, depot or advertised service in that area; the map shows published locations only. Contact them directly for a quote.

Head offices and depots

ÉvoraPortalegreViana do CasteloCastelo BrancoGuardaBragançaVila RealBragaFaroBejaSetúbalLisboaSantarémLeiriaCoimbraAveiroPortoViseuNorthCentreLisbon and Tagus ValleyAlentejoAlgarveGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — AmadoraGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Odivelas / Olival BastoGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — SacavémGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Maia / GemundeGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — ÉvoraGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Alfragide / CarnaxideGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Viana do Castelo / NeivaGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — AveiroGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Cascais / AlcabidecheGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Pombal / PelarigaGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — MontijoGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Braga – LamaçãesGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Braga – FerreirosGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Gondomar / Rio TintoGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Almada / FeijóGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — CoimbraGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — SetúbalGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Lisboa – Infante SantoGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — SinesGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Porto Alto / Samora CorreiaGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — FaroGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Guia / AlbufeiraGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Ferreiras / AlbufeiraGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Leiria / MarrazesGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — PortoGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Gaia – LaborimGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Gaia – CoimbrõesGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Alta de LisboaGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — ElvasGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — NelasMACHrent, S.A. — ModivasMACHrent, S.A. — Redinha / PombalMACHrent, S.A. — BejaMACHrent, S.A. — QuarteiraMACHrent, S.A. — SintraMACHrent, S.A. — Albergaria-a-VelhaMACHrent, S.A. — LixaMACHrent, S.A. — Castanheira do RibatejoE-Rent — Leiria / AzoiaE-Rent — AlmeirimE-Rent — Prior VelhoE-Rent — SetúbalE-Rent — FaroLoxamHune / Loxam Portugal, S.A. — ModivasLoxamHune / Loxam Portugal, S.A. — Póvoa de VarzimLoxamHune / Loxam Portugal, S.A. — PombalLoxamHune / Loxam Portugal, S.A. — PalmelaSandokan, Unip. Lda — ViseuSandokan, Unip. Lda — VialongaSandokan, Unip. Lda — Vila Real / ConstantimSandokan, Unip. Lda — Santa Maria da Feira / EspargoTransgrua – Transportes, Representações e Aluguer de Equipamentos, S.A. — Leça do BalioTransgrua – Transportes, Representações e Aluguer de Equipamentos, S.A. — Redinha / PombalTransgrua – Transportes, Representações e Aluguer de Equipamentos, S.A. — SinesTransgrua – Transportes, Representações e Aluguer de Equipamentos, S.A. — QuarteiraGAM Portugal – Aluguer de Equipamentos, Lda — Redinha / PombalGAM Portugal – Aluguer de Equipamentos, Lda — LouléGAM Portugal – Aluguer de Equipamentos, Lda — Vila Nova de Gaia / PedrosoAlayan Rentals Portugal, Unip. Lda — MontijoAlayan Rentals Portugal, Unip. Lda — MaiaAndaluga — PombalAndaluga — Estela / Póvoa de VarzimGoing UP Portugal, Lda — MartingançaGoing UP Portugal, Lda — BenaventeMS Cariano — Albergaria-a-VelhaMS Cariano — Samora CorreiaRentacesso (Equipleva) — MontijoRentacesso (Equipleva) — LouléBelaCruz Construções — CoimbraEQP – Aluguer de Equipamentos, Unip. Lda — Pombal / PelarigaEspaço Mecânico, S.A. (Espaço Rent) — Sede – AtalaiaEspaço Mecânico, S.A. (Espaço Rent) — LeiriaGlobal Rentals (GRS) — Escritório LouresMaquiguarda, Lda — Viseu / CoimbrõesSoaluga – Equipamentos de Aluguer — Caldas da RainhaSOS Elevatórias — AveiroSOS Elevatórias — ViseuSpeedRent – Aluguer de Máquinas e Equipamentos, Lda — Santo TirsoTotalFleet, Lda — Aveiro / Albergaria-a-VelhaGrúas Eugenio — ÉvoraTransTel Portugal — FrielasGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — SedeMACHrent, S.A. — SedeE-Rent — SedeLoxamHune / Loxam Portugal, S.A. — SedeSandokan, Unip. Lda — SedeTransgrua – Transportes, Representações e Aluguer de Equipamentos, S.A. — SedeGAM Portugal – Aluguer de Equipamentos, Lda — SedeAlayan Rentals Portugal, Unip. Lda — SedeAndaluga — SedeGoing UP Portugal, Lda — SedeMS Cariano — SedeRentacesso (Equipleva) — SedeBelaCruz Construções — SedeEQP – Aluguer de Equipamentos, Unip. Lda — SedeGlobal Rentals (GRS) — SedeMaquiguarda, Lda — SedeSoaluga – Equipamentos de Aluguer — SedeSpeedRent – Aluguer de Máquinas e Equipamentos, Lda — SedeTotalFleet, Lda — SedeAkiloc — SedeAlmovi – Máquinas e Equipamentos, Lda — SedeAmarnave, Lda — SedeAmplisimilar – Aluguer de Equipamentos — SedeAndaimeXpress — SedeArealimpa – Limpeza de Exteriores, Unipessoal Lda — SedeAssisfluxo — SedeBC – Equipa de Aluguer, Lda — SedeBelesquadria, Lda — SedeCECNOL, Lda — SedeDRCP – Ferramentas e Equipamentos, Lda — SedeDTNível / ALTONÍVEL — SedeEleviber, Lda — SedeEmpilhadores de Lousada (SAP – Serviço de Assistência e Peças, Lda) — SedeEquifrota – Aluguer e Venda de Equipamentos, Lda — SedeGentil — SedeGruas Gama – Aluguer de Equipamento, Lda — SedeGrucivil – Comércio e Montagem de Gruas, Lda — SedeGruest Portugal, Lda — SedeGrupo ECB — SedeGrupo Silvas — SedeGrupo Tagar (Eurotagar) — SedeGuimaeleva – Máquinas de Elevação — SedeJosé Pinto, Lda — SedeLPM Rent – Balão & Monteiro, Lda — SedeLusoredes — SedeMaquidonas, Lda — SedeMarcos Pinturas — SedeMendanha Equipamentos (Mendanha, S.A.) — SedeMinimáquinas, Lda — SedeMontalgrua – Representações e Aluguer de Gruas, Lda — SedeMora & Duarte — SedeNoites Reciclagem — SedeNortaluga (Grupo Pinto & Cruz) — SedePJF – Aluguer de Plataformas Elevatórias, Lda — SedePondus — SedeProposal – Aluguer, Venda e Importação de Equipamentos Industriais, Lda — SedeRent It (Grupo Durit) — SedeRevirent (Revicentro) — SedeRodrigues Iluminações – Aluguer de Gruas — SedeSeason Distance — SedeServiloc — SedeSitarcol – Empilhadores e Sistemas de Ar Comprimido, Lda — SedeSOGIPE – Aluguer e Comércio de Equipamentos, S.A. — SedeSomirav — SedeTransportes Cá Vai Sintra — SedeTrofaluga – Máquinas e Equipamentos — SedeTurquesomania Aluguer (TRS) — SedeVisoluga – Venda e Aluguer de Máquinas e Equipamentos, Lda — SedeVozone – Gruas e Máquinas de Elevação — Sede

Madeira

MadeiraGrupo Vendap (Kiloutou) — Camacha (Madeira)Cargogrua, Transportes, Lda — SedeSOMEQ – Equipamentos e Serviços, Lda — Sede

Azores

AçoresEstraga Ferro – Serralharia — SedeEstraga Ferro – Serralharia — Madalena do PicoAlves & Alves (Grupo Alves) — SedeIW Rent Industry / IWGrupo — SedeMMA – Medeiros Multiserviços Açores — Ponta DelgadaProluga – Aluguer e Venda Profissional de Equipamentos, Lda — Sede
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Informational list with no commercial relationship to the companies shown. Data collected from the companies' own websites in September and October 2026; always confirm availability directly with each company. Approximate locations from published addresses; geocoding © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Frequently asked questions about platform rental

Do I need training to operate an aerial platform?

Yes. Portuguese law (Decree-Law 50/2005) requires operators to be properly trained. Most rental companies ask for an operator certificate (IPAF, for example) or offer training; some rent the machine with an operator included.

Rent or buy an aerial platform?

For occasional jobs or a few weeks a year, renting is cheaper and avoids maintenance, inspection and transport costs. From roughly 100 to 150 days of use a year, buying — new or used — usually pays off. Trapézio de Prismas can help you run the numbers.

Which platform should I choose for work at height?

Indoors on flat floors up to 12–14 m, an electric scissor lift; to reach over obstacles, an articulating boom; for great height and outreach, a telescopic boom; for difficult access or fragile floors, a spider lift; for quick jobs on public roads, a truck-mounted platform.

What is included in the rental price?

Usually the machine, basic insurance and maintenance. Delivery and collection, fuel, the operator and the deposit are charged separately. Always confirm what the quote includes and the conditions in case of breakdown.

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