Phoning around Mthatha for the right machine and a fair rate takes time. Send one request instead, with what you need, the dates or how many, and we pass it to tool and plant hire yards who supply Mthatha and nearby areas of Eastern Cape.
Cherry Picker Hire in Mthatha
Cherry picker hire in Mthatha: hire companies and tree fellers around Mthatha run truck-mounted and trailer platforms, usually with a trained operator. Measure the tree height and the reach from the road or drive, and ask whether the municipality needs to know if the machine stands on the street.
The main cherry picker hire page explains the work, the safety points and the costs in more detail.
What to know locally in Mthatha
Chainsaws, chains, oil and protective gear can be bought from hardware and farm suppliers in Mthatha town, and some hire shops rent out chainsaws and chippers. Stump grinders and cherry pickers may need to come from East London, so book early. Contractors working out towards Ngcobo and Viedgesville should carry spare chains, fuel and a first-aid kit, as help can be far away on rural roads.
Trees in Mthatha
Mthatha is the main centre of the former Transkei region, set on the Mthatha River among rolling grassland hills. Bluegums, pines and wattle were planted widely around homesteads, schools, missions and old woodlots, and many of those trees are now tall, heavy and close to buildings. Summer brings thunderstorms with lightning and strong wind, while winters are cool and dry. Requests come from homeowners in town, schools, churches, clinics and government buildings, and from families in surrounding villages clearing trees near houses and kraals. Much work is outside the city, so travel adds to the cost. Wattle and gums are often listed invaders, so check the listing for your tree and area.
Who asks for cherry picker hire around Mthatha, most often first:
- Homeowners: taking a big tree over the roof down in sections from a platform
- Schools, churches and municipalities: municipal teams pruning street and park trees above roads and paths
- Businesses and commercial property: pruning trees beside office blocks, signage and parking lot lights
Local tips for Mthatha
Most asked for in Mthatha: felling tall gums and wattle near homes, schools and churches. Where tree fellers and hire yards work from: mthatha town centre, with teams travelling to Libode, Mqanduli and Ngcobo. A useful tip: ask who keeps the firewood and whether travel is included in the price.
Cherry Picker Hire usually suits crown lifting, sectional felling, street trees, done like this: truck, trailer or self-propelled platforms. For homeowners, the biggest group here, that usually means taking a big tree over the roof down in sections from a platform. On the weather side: summer thunderstorms with lightning and wind; dry cool winters suit felling.
Service area: Mthatha and surrounds
Our network covers Mthatha together with Ngcobo, Libode, Qunu, Mqanduli, Tsolo, Viedgesville. A street address or a pin helps a hire yard plan the visit and bring the right gear before quoting.