Forklift rental in Kedah (sewa forklift Kedah): Sungai Petani, Kulim and Alor Setar
What a forklift costs to rent in Kedah by the day and by the month, where in the state it's needed, and what to tell suppliers so the price is right.
Forklift rental prices in Kedah
Prices advertised by forklift rental companies serving Kedah and public Malaysian listings (2025–2026):
| Forklift | Per day | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5–3-ton diesel | from about RM200–RM300 | about RM1,650–RM1,800 |
| Battery (electric) | ask for a quote | about RM2,000 |
| Reach truck (warehouse racking) | ask for a quote | about RM2,300 |
Market estimates, not CariLori prices. Delivery to your site is charged by distance, so a supplier based nearby (Sungai Petani, Kulim or Alor Setar) usually costs less to bring in. An operator is usually extra.
Where forklifts are needed in Kedah
- Kulim: Kulim Hi-Tech Park and the Kulim industrial areas: factories, electronics and warehouses.
- Sungai Petani: Bakar Arang and the other industrial areas, warehouses and shop deliveries.
- Alor Setar: Mergong and the city's warehouses, rice mills and wholesalers.
- Gurun and Jitra: factories along the North–South Expressway (PLUS).
Short job or long hire?
- A day or a few days: unloading a container, moving machines, a stocktake. Ask whether delivery and pick-up are in the price.
- A month or more: cheaper per day and usually includes maintenance. Ask what happens if it breaks down.
- Need it driven? Hire it with an operator if nobody on your team is trained: at work, only trained and authorised people may drive a forklift.
What to tell suppliers
- Your town and site (for example Kulim Hi-Tech Park or Bakar Arang)
- The heaviest load and how high it must be lifted
- Indoors or outdoors
- How many days, weeks or months
- With or without an operator
Other states
Prices and operator rules for the whole country are in the forklift rental guide. To see suppliers, open machinery and lifting suppliers in Kedah.
Questions
How much is forklift rental in Kedah per day?
From about RM200–RM300 a day for a 2.5–3-ton diesel forklift (2025–2026), usually before delivery and an operator.
Can I rent a forklift by the month in Kulim or Sungai Petani?
Yes. Monthly hire is about RM1,650–RM1,800 for diesel and about RM2,000 for battery, usually with maintenance included. Post one request and suppliers who cover Kedah contact you.
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