Barkly Hire

Hire Lifting Equipment in Mount Isa

Offering cranes, forklifts, EWPs and more

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Reliability, Safety & Exceptional Service

Welcome to Barkly Hire—your trusted solution for all your lifting equipment hire needs in Mount Isa and South West Queensland. Since 1990, we’ve been catering to the requirements of construction companies, industrial clients, farms and more, offering equipment for projects of all sizes.


Our fleet includes:



Discover the Barkly Hire difference, where reliability, safety and exceptional service are standard. Speak with us on (07) 4743 3366 for bookings and enquiries. We offer wet and dry hire services depending on your requirements.

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Equipment For Hire

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When your project demands vertical reach and strength, our cranes are at your service. Precision and capacity come together in our fleet, ensuring we have everything required to handle your lifting needs with ease.

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Navigate tight spaces and heavy materials easily with our fleet of forklifts. Ideal for warehouse operations, farming applications and more, we ensure safety and efficiency in diverse environments.

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Trucks & Light Vehicles

Simplify logistics and support operations with our trucks and light vehicles. Our expansive fleet allows us to cater to a range of requirements, ensuring you can transport materials to where you need them to be.

Red Scissor Lift is Parked in Front of a Coles Store — Barkly Hire in Ryan, QLD

Access heights safely with our massive fleet of EWPs. Ideal for a range of applications, including construction projects, maintenance operations and special events.

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Why Choose Us?

At Barkly Hire, our goal is to streamline your operations with our reliable equipment hire services. Our strengths lie in our:


  • Experience: We’ve been assisting clients throughout the region for over 25 years.
  • Quality Equipment: Our state-of-the-art machinery is regularly maintained for peace of mind.
  • Professional Operators: We operate our machinery with professionalism, adhering to safety standards.
  • Local Focus: Our deep understanding of our community's needs drives our commitment.


So, whether you need a crane for lifting heavy machinery or a truck for transporting materials from A to B, we’ve got you covered. Discuss your requirements with our friendly team today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What does the term “wet and dry hire” mean?

    Wet hire means that your equipment comes complete with an experienced operator. Dry hire means you are hiring the machinery only and must provide the operator yourself.

  • Do you provide site inspections?

    Yes. Our specialist crane operations coordinator can visit your site to provide advice and risk evaluations before you commence your project.

  • Can you assist me with machinery relocation?

    Yes. Our team will safely dismantle and relocate your machinery to a specified location. Our skilled operators and extensive fleet allows us to relocate all sizes of machinery.

  • What are the sizes of your cranes?

    Our cranes come in a wide variety of sizes, from 20-tonne though to 220-tonne in weight capacity.

  • Do you provide emergency towing services?

    Yes, our team are on-hand to assist with towing services, 24/7.

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