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Equipment Hire / Rental Handover Form

Condition record at dispatch and return for hired plant, equipment and tools.

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Equipment & Handover Details

Handover Inspection Items

Circle or mark the applicable column for each item: P = Pass  |  F = Fail  |  N/A = Not applicable. Record notes for any F.

# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Equipment Condition
1General appearance: clean, no excessive dirt or debris
2Bodywork / chassis: no dents, cracks, bends or structural damage
3Paint / decals: condition noted, pre-existing damage recorded
4Glass / windows / screens: no cracks, chips or damage
5Seat / cabin interior: clean, undamaged, controls intact
Mechanical & Safety
6Engine starts and runs: no unusual noise, smoke or vibration
7Fluid levels: engine oil, coolant, hydraulic (as applicable)
8Leaks: no visible oil, coolant, hydraulic or fuel leaks
9Brakes: operational, park brake holds
10Lights, horn, reverse alarm: all operational
11Safety decals / labels: present, legible
Accessories & Attachments
12Attachments supplied: listed and condition noted
13Keys / remotes / fobs: quantity and condition
14Manuals / documentation: provided with equipment
15Spare parts / tools: included as per hire agreement
16Fire extinguisher / first aid kit: present (if required)
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Hire #
Date
Customer
# Check P F N/A Notes / Action
Compliance & Documentation
17Registration / plant rego: current (if applicable)
18Inspection / service records: current, provided
19Insurance / hire agreement: signed, copy provided
20Operator induction: completed and signed off
21Pre-start checklist: provided for ongoing daily checks
Return Condition
22Equipment cleaned to hire-company standard
23Fuel level: returned as per agreement (full / same level)
24New damage since dispatch: none / recorded in notes
25All attachments / accessories returned
26Keys / remotes / fobs returned: quantity matches dispatch
Overall Result
PASS: all items satisfactory, handover accepted FAIL: issue(s) identified, see table below

Defects & Action Required  (list any item marked F: reference item # from checklist)

Item # Defect description Action taken / reported to Rectified by / date

Declaration

I declare that I have inspected this equipment and accurately recorded its condition at the time of handover. Both parties agree that the condition noted above is a true and fair record. Any pre-existing damage has been documented. I understand that unreported damage may result in charges as per the hire agreement terms and conditions.

Dispatching Party Sign-off
Signature
Print name
Date & time
Receiving Party Sign-off
Signature
Print name
Date