Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration StatementNo. 333-222556,No. 333-200778,No. 333-163669 andNo. 333-154792 on FormS-8 of General Finance Corporation of our report dated September 7, 2018 (May 14, 2019 as to the effects of the material weakness) relating to the consolidated financial statements, the financial statement schedule listed in Item 15(a), and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (which report expresses an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of General Finance Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting because of a material weakness), appearing in this Amendment No. 1 to Annual Report on Form10-K/A.
/s/ Crowe LLP
Sherman Oaks, California
May 14, 2019