Forklift and hi-lo rental in Waterford Township, MI
Waterford Township is a charter township in Oakland County. The 2020 Census counted 70,565 residents, ranking 21st by population among the 1,985 places we track in Michigan. The Census Bureau's estimate for July 1, 2024 is 70,538.
Requests from Waterford Township, MI and 13 nearby communities, including Independence Township, White Lake Township, Highland Township, Brandon Township, Springfield Township and Tyrone Township, are grouped on this page. Send yours with the form and we get back to you with availability and pricing.
Waterford Township at a glance
- Population, 2020 Census
- 70,565
- Population estimate, July 1, 2024
- 70,538
- County
- Oakland County
- Oakland County population, 2020 Census
- 1,274,395
- Rank by population among 1,985 Michigan places
- 21st
- Nearby communities grouped here
- 13
- Nearest other hub (Pontiac)
- 5.2 mi
Distances are straight-line miles between Census internal points, calculated by us. Road distances are longer.
Source: 2020 Census Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171); Vintage 2024 Population Estimates; County Business Patterns 2023. Data fetched:
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Size and growth of Waterford Township
Waterford Township covers 30.6 square miles of land, about 2,303 residents per square mile in 2020, and the 2020 Census counted 32,664 housing units there. That density ranks 28th among the 32 Michigan hubs on this site.
Between the April 2020 census and the July 2024 estimate, the population fell by 27 people (-0.0%), the 20th fastest change among those hubs.
Where homes and businesses are spread out, include your street address or ZIP code so we can plan the drive for delivery and pickup.
Counting Waterford Township itself, 18 Census places have their center point within 10 miles of Waterford Township's, with 454,469 residents between them in 2020.
What Oakland County's business mix suggests for your request
County Business Patterns counted 39,792 business establishments in Oakland County in 2023. Of those, 1,654 were in manufacturing (the 1st highest count among Michigan's 83 counties), 2,877 in construction (1st), 2,224 in wholesale trade, and 755 in transportation and warehousing.
For a plant or warehouse, start with the sit-down counterbalance guide, or the reach truck where racking is tall and aisles are narrow.
For building sites, compare a rough terrain forklift with a telehandler based on how far out the load has to go.
These counts describe the county's business mix. They do not show machine availability, which we confirm when we get back to you.
Other Oakland County locations
Oakland County also includes Pontiac (5.2 mi away), West Bloomfield Township (6.6 mi away), Rochester Hills (12 mi away), Farmington Hills (12 mi away), Troy (14 mi away), Novi (14 mi away), Southfield (15 mi away) and Royal Oak (16 mi away). If your site is closer to one of them, pick the location that matches your address.
Waterford Township and the next closest hubs
The nearest other location we cover is Pontiac, about 5.2 mi away in a straight line. After that come West Bloomfield Township (6.6 mi) and Rochester Hills (12 mi). If your site sits between two of these, put the closest town or your ZIP code in the form so we know exactly where the job is.
Safety rules that apply in Michigan
Michigan runs an OSHA-approved State Plan, and MIOSHA's Part 21 covers powered industrial trucks. It requires training, testing, and a written operator permit issued by the employer. Read the operator training guide before the machine arrives in Waterford Township.
Communities grouped with Waterford Township
- Independence Township5.9 mi
- White Lake Township6.0 mi
- Highland Township12 mi
- Brandon Township13 mi
- Springfield Township8.2 mi
- Tyrone Township19 mi
- Rose Township13 mi
- Holly15 mi
- Groveland Township14 mi
- Ortonville13 mi
- Village of Clarkston5.1 mi
- Hartland18 mi
- Metamora20 mi
Closest communities to Waterford Township
- Lake Angelus3.8 mi
- Sylvan Lake4.2 mi
- Keego Harbor4.3 mi
- Orchard Lake Village5.1 mi
- Village of Clarkston5.1 mi
- Pontiac5.2 mi
- Independence Township5.9 mi
- White Lake Township6.0 mi
- West Bloomfield Township6.6 mi
- Auburn Hills7.4 mi
Other locations
- Pontiac5.2 mi
- West Bloomfield Township6.6 mi
- Rochester Hills12 mi
- Farmington Hills12 mi
- Troy14 mi
Equipment guides for Waterford Township renters
Sit-down counterbalanceThe everyday dock and warehouse forklift.
Reach truckFor narrow aisles and high racking.
Pallet jacksShort moves on smooth floors.
Rough terrainBuilt for job sites, gravel, and mud.
TelehandlerReach out and up with a telescoping boom.
Fuel typesHow fuel choice affects indoor work.- Operator trainingPermits, testing, and refresher rules.
- Rental lengthDay, week, month, or longer.
- DeliveryAccess, timing, and inspection at drop-off.
- InsuranceCoverage and damage terms to clarify.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send a request for a site near Waterford Township but outside the city?
Yes. This page groups requests from 13 nearby communities, such as Independence Township, White Lake Township and Highland Township. Enter your town or ZIP code in the form so we see exactly where the job is.
How far is Waterford Township from Pontiac?
About 5.2 mi in a straight line between the Census Bureau's internal points for each place. Driving distance is longer.
What should a request for Waterford Township include?
Your street address or ZIP code, the machine type, lift capacity and height, your dates, and whether you need delivery. We use those details to quote your job in Waterford Township.
Sources
- 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) · U.S. Census Bureau
- Vintage 2024 Population Estimates, cities and towns · U.S. Census Bureau
- County Business Patterns 2023 · U.S. Census Bureau
- MIOSHA General Industry Safety Standard Part 21, Powered Industrial Trucks (R 408.12101 to R 408.12193) · State of Michigan (LARA, Administrative Code)
- State Plans · OSHA
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