Industrial Boiler Hire

Why Choose Our Commercial Boiler Rentals?

At O’Brien, we provide fast, reliable boiler hire solutions for industries across Australia. Whether you need a temporary boiler, a mobile steam boiler plant, or an industrial steam generator for long-term operations, we deliver equipment that’s efficient, compliant, and ready for immediate deployment.

From emergency breakdowns to planned maintenance shutdowns, our team ensures you have the heating and steam capacity you need, when and where you need it.

We offer a dynamic selection of remanufactured commercial boilers. Each unit undergoes a comprehensive inspection to ensure it meets our stringent remanufacturing standards. Supported by our dedicated service team, our used boilers provide reliable and efficient solutions for your heating needs. Additionally, we provide commercial boiler rentals, offering flexible options to suit various operational requirements.

Our current contracts and connections within the industry guarantee we have access to a vast range of used boilers for those wishing to purchase a used boiler to ensure continuity and reliability in your steam plant.

When operating a steam plant, there are many factors which determine the reliability and availability of a steam supply. Whether the steam is used to power a system or as a part of a process, mechanical engineers and power plant operators know that, in the majority of installations, management expects the system to run 24 hours per day throughout the year. Real-world conditions often make this impossible.

Frequently, there is a need for a temporary steam plant to replace or augment the permanent system for one of the following reasons:

Unplanned outages for emergency repair
Planned outages for repair, maintenance or upgrades
Increased capacity requirements to handle peak loads
Testing of a new process or production run
Research and development projects
Delays in bringing new systems on line

Although management expects steam plants to operate without interruption, as well as to meet new and changing requirements, the likelihood that one of the above listed factors will affect any steam plant operation in one year’s time is 100%! Furthermore, the probability that some part of a steam plant will cause an interruption in service at least once during any year is about 20%.

One way to greatly improve the chances that your system will be able to supply steam reliably and without interruption is by planning for installation of a temporary steam plant. Typically, this means making adequate provisions for quickly installing a rental commercial boiler and auxiliary equipment. Steam plant equipment that can be rented for both short- and long-term periods include:

Temporary Boiler Hire and Steam Plant Equiment Rentals

Boilers
Deaerators
Demineralisers, water softeners, chemical feed systems
Economizers
Feedwater pumps
Fuel oil heater sets
Blowdown tanks
Air compressors
Valves
Controls

The best time to plan for installing a temporary steam plant is before the need actually arises. Including provisions for a temporary steam plant can be very cost effective if accomplished when building a new facility, or when making changes to upgrade your current power boiler or steam plant. Such provisions can be as simple as installing additional connections for steam, water, fuel and power.

Why Choose O’Brien Energy for Boiler Rentals?

Nationwide Coverage – Rapid delivery to metropolitan and regional sites.
Flexible Hire Periods – Short-term, long-term, and emergency hire options.
High-Capacity Units – Suitable for heavy-duty industrial operations.
Australian Standards Compliance – All units meet or exceed AS 1228 and safety regulations.
End-to-End Service – Delivery, setup, commissioning, and optional maintenance support.

Our Boiler Hire Range

Mobile Boiler Hire

Fully transportable boiler units for temporary and remote site applications, including trailer-mounted and skid-mounted systems.

Steam Boiler Hire

Compact, high-efficiency steam generators for smaller operations or processes that require lower steam output.

Temporary & Emergency Boiler Hire

Fast-response hire for unexpected breakdowns or urgent capacity requirements.

Large-capacity boilers for heavy-duty steam production in manufacturing, food processing, construction, and mining industries.

Heat Exchanger Hire

Supporting equipment available for short-term use alongside boiler hire, ensuring complete process heating solutions.

Industries We Serve

Our rental boilers support a wide range of industries and applications:

Food & Beverage Production
Manufacturing & Process Heating
Mining & Resources
Construction Projects
Agriculture & Farming

Hire Periods & Turnaround

We understand downtime is costly that’s why we offer:

Same-day dispatch (subject to availability)
Flexible hire durations from days to months
Boiler Operator training if required.

Current Boiler Stocks for Hire

Steam Boilers for Hire

500kW OBYONE Firetube Steam Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	500kW
Evaporation	800kg/hr
Design Pressure	12bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	NSW 4, WA 3

500kW OBYONE S Firetube Steam Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	500kW
Evaporation	800kg/hr
Design Pressure	12bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 2, QLD 1

300kW OBYONE Firetube Steam Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	300kW
Evaporation	500kg/hr
Design Pressure	12bar
Year of Manufacture	2019
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 3

180kW OBYPHASE Electric Steam Generator

Status	Brand New
Capacity	180kW
Evaporation	276kg/hr
Design Pressure	4.5bar
Year of Manufacture	2014
Fuel	Electricity
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

3 Mw Fire tube in stock and for immediate delivery

Status	Brand new
Capacity	3 Mw
	Economiser included and integral to the boiler.
Fuel	Natural Gas , LPG or diesel fired.
Category	Unattended operation AS2593 2021
Location & QTY	Boiler is in Melbourne office and can be view via appointment

300kW OBYVERT Watertube Steam Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	300kW
Evaporation	500kg/hr
Design Pressure	8bar
Year of Manufacture	2019
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

500kW OBYONE S Firetube Steam Boiler

Status	Used
Capacity	500kW
Evaporation	800kg/hr
Design Pressure	12bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	NSW 1

JOHN THOMPSON WATERTUBE STEAM BOILER

SAP No.	24775
Manufactured By	John Thompson
Year of Manufacture	1994
Boiler Type	D‐type Water Tube
Capacity	10 MW
Steam Output	15950 kg/hr @ 100°C
Design Pressure	12 bar
Fuel	Natural Gas / Biogas
Consumption	45000 MJ/hr
Plant Status	Unattended
Burner Make	SAACKE
Burner Type	ECG100 64BC60 C.C.W.
Weight	18920 kg
Dimensions (Length x Width x Height)	(5540 x 2950 x 3850) mm
Connections	DN50
Feedwater
Steam Outlet	DN150
Blowdown	DN40

Hot Water Boilers For Hire

605kW OBYCON Condensing Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	605kW
Evaporation	30/50°C, 60/80°C
Design Pressure	6bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 4

230kW OBYCON Condensing Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	230kW
Evaporation	30/50°C, 60/80°C
Design Pressure	6bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 2

305kW OBYCON Condensing Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	305kW
Evaporation	30/50°C, 60/80°C
Design Pressure	6bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 2

455kW OBYCON Condensing Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	455kW
Evaporation	30/50°C, 60/80°C
Design Pressure	6bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 2

680kW OBYCON Condensing Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	680kW
Evaporation	30/50°C, 60/80°C
Design Pressure	6bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

760kW OBYCON Condensing Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	680kW
Evaporation	30/50°C, 60/80°C
Design Pressure	6bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

300kW OBYFLAME Firetube Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	300kW
Evaporation	70/90°C
Design Pressure	5bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1, NSW 1

500kW OBYFLAME Firetube Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	500kW
Evaporation	70/90°C
Design Pressure	5bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1, NSW 1

1000kW OBYFLAME Firetube Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	1000kW
Evaporation	70/90°C
Design Pressure	5bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 2

350kW OBYFLAME Firetube Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	350kW
Evaporation	70/90°C
Design Pressure	5bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

1200kW OBYFLAME Firetube Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	1200kW
Evaporation	70/90°C
Design Pressure	5bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

300kW OBYGREENOx Low NOx Hot Water Boiler

Status	Brand New
Capacity	300kW
Evaporation	70/90°C
Design Pressure	5bar
Year of Manufacture	2020
Fuel	Natural Gas/LPG/Diesel
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	VIC 1

125kW Cleaver Brooks CFW Firetube Hot Water Boiler

Status	Reconditioned
Capacity	125kW
Evaporation
Design Pressure	8bar
Year of Manufacture	2014
Fuel	Natural Gas
Category	Unattended
Location & QTY	NSW 1

6 Mw Maxi Water tube boiler

9600 Kg/hr of steam
Unattended controls
1750 Kpa operating pressure
Complete boiler, burner, stack, controls, gas train, pumps and valves.
Can run on diesel

10 Mw Maxi Water tube boiler

1600 Kg/hr of steam @ 1750 operating pressure.
Unattended controls
1750 Kpa operating pressure
Economiser
Oxygen trim
Air to fuel ratio.
Complete boiler, burner, stack, controls, gas train, pumps, and valves.

18 Mw John Thompson Water tube boiler

28,000 Kg/hr of steam
Unattended controls
40,000 Kpa operating pressure.(if required) (able to operate at lower pressures.)
Complete boiler, burner, stack, gas train, and valves.
New pumps
New controls
Oxygen trim

Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Boilers Hire

What are the Benefits of Renting a Commercial Boiler?

Renting a commercial boiler offers several advantages, including flexibility and cost-efficiency. It provides a temporary solution for businesses during peak demand, equipment repairs, or planned maintenance. Rentals eliminate the high upfront cost of purchasing a new boiler, making it ideal for short-term or seasonal needs. Additionally, commercial boiler rentals come with support and maintenance services, ensuring reliable performance without the long-term commitment. This approach allows businesses to access the latest technology and equipment while reducing downtime and operational risks.

How Does a Commercial Boiler Work?

A commercial boiler works by heating water or generating steam to provide heating for large buildings or industrial processes. The process begins with a fuel source, such as natural gas, oil, or electricity, which powers the burner. The burner heats the water inside the boiler, turning it into hot water or steam. This heated water or steam is then distributed through a system of pipes to radiators, heat exchangers, or equipment that requires heat. Commercial boilers are equipped with controls and safety mechanisms to regulate temperature, pressure, and combustion, ensuring efficient and safe operation.

How Much Does a Commercial Boiler Cost?

The cost of a commercial boiler can vary widely based on factors such as size, type, fuel source, and efficiency. On average, a standard commercial boiler can range from $10,000 to $30,000, while high-efficiency models or larger systems may cost upwards of $50,000 to $100,000. Additional costs include installation, which can range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the complexity, and ongoing maintenance. For businesses with temporary needs, commercial boiler rentals are a cost-effective alternative, offering flexibility without the high upfront investment. It’s best to consult a professional to determine the right boiler for your specific requirements and budget.

How Quickly Can a Boiler Be Installed On-Site?

The time required to install a boiler on-site depends on factors such as the boiler type, size, and site preparation. For smaller commercial boilers, installation can take as little as 1 to 3 days, while larger or more complex systems may require 1 to 2 weeks. Pre-fabricated or modular boiler systems can significantly reduce installation time. If you opt for commercial boiler rentals, temporary units can often be set up within 24 to 48 hours, providing a fast solution for urgent needs. Working with an experienced team ensures a smooth and efficient installation process.

What Types of Boilers Are Available for Rent?

Various types of boilers are available for rent to suit different business needs, including:

Steam Boilers: Ideal for industrial applications requiring high-pressure steam, such as manufacturing and processing.
Hot Water Boilers: Commonly used for heating systems in commercial buildings.
Mobile Boilers: Portable units for quick deployment during emergencies or temporary heating needs.
Electric Boilers: Energy-efficient options for smaller-scale or environmentally conscious operations.
Gas-Fired Boilers: Reliable and efficient systems suitable for a wide range of industries.

Rental options are available in different sizes and configurations to match the specific requirements of your facility or project.