Hire a Engine Hoist Near You
Rent an engine hoist (folding crane) by the day or weekend from owners near you. Rent by the day or week from owners near you. Typically 6–10% of the purchase price, with free damage protection and secure Stripe payments on every booking. The tool for engine swaps, gearbox removal, garden statue installation — anything that is too heavy to lift and too awkward for a block-and-tackle.
Know-how before you hire
- 2-tonne folding hoists handle 99% of car engines. The rated capacity drops as the boom extends — always check the load chart on the arm.
- Always use a load leveller for engine-in/out work. Balanced lift = clean removal.
Many of our owners use these tools every weekend and are happy to share a quick tip or two when you collect — never hesitate to ask. It's a friendly community.
Find engine hoists near you
Tap below to see engine hoists listed by owners in your area. If there's nothing nearby right now, you can post a quick wish-list from there and we'll alert local owners on your behalf.
Why rent a engine hoist instead of buying?
Buying a engine hoist outright makes sense if you will use it dozens of times a year. For one-off jobs, seasonal work or a single DIY weekend, renting from a neighbour on DIY Toolshare costs a fraction of the price and saves you storing, maintaining and eventually disposing of another tool.
- Lower cost per use. A day's rental is typically 6–10% of the retail price. Most owners use a tool a handful of times a year, so the per-use cost of buying ends up far higher than it looks on the receipt.
- No storage, no maintenance. Tools left in the shed gather dust, rust on metal parts and seized seals — and reclaim valuable space you'd rather use for something else.
- Always the right tool for the task. Rent a light cordless model for the quick job and step up to a more powerful machine for the bigger one. Buying once means compromising on both.
- Lower carbon footprint. One shared tool does the work of ten bought-and-used-once tools.
How renting works
- Search nearby. Enter your postcode and we show engine hoists available within a few miles.
- Book and pay online. Pick your dates, pay securely via Stripe, message the owner.
- Collect and use. Pick up locally and use the tool for the job at hand.
- Clean and return on time. Give the tool a quick wipe-down so the next renter — and the owner — gets it back in the same condition you collected it. Returning when you said you would keeps the community running smoothly.
- Leave a review. Helps future renters and builds trust in the community.