Rated capacity and angle
Sling angle and configuration reduce working load limits, so calculate them for the actual rig.
Equipment hire · 22 suppliers
Lifting and Rigging Equipment hire Australia
Rigging hire covers the gear between the hook and the load. It must be rated, inspected and suitable for the lift method.
What lifting and rigging equipment can you hire?
Lifting and Rigging Equipment Hire in Australia covers a range of machine types and sizes. These are the most commonly hired, and what each is typically used for:
| Machine | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Chain blocks & lever hoists | Precise lifting and positioning in workshops and plant rooms |
| Spreader & lifting beams | Controlling long or awkward loads |
| Slings, shackles & hardware | Rated connections between hook and load |
| Portable gantries | Lifting where a crane can't reach |
| Hydraulic jacks & skates | Jacking and moving heavy machinery |
| Load cells & dynamometers | Measuring actual load during lifts and testing |
Before you request a quote
A useful enquiry tells the supplier what has to be achieved, where the equipment will work and what could change the selection. Include dimensions, quantities, material conditions, dates, the delivery route, unloading area and any site compliance requirements.
Compare offers on the complete configuration: machine, attachments, operator (for wet or dry hire), transport both ways, minimum hours, fuel and return conditions. See how to read a plant hire quote.
Selection factors
Three things that change the answer.
Inspection and tagging
Hired gear should arrive tagged and in date for inspection, with certificates available.
Competency
Dogging and rigging work generally needs licensed personnel. Confirm who plans and performs the lift.
Lifting and Rigging Equipment Hire companies
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Australia
Coates
National industrial and general equipment hire provider serving construction, infrastructure, mining and other Australian industries.
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Kennards Hire
Family-owned equipment hire company with a large branch network and general, construction and specialist hire ranges.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+8
Australia
Mark Hudson Engineering & Welding
North Queensland engineering business providing wet-hire cranes and crane trucks, haulage and onsite welding.
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Nash Plant Group
Sydney and Canberra provider of access equipment, specialist lifting and crawler and mini crane hire.
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Preston Hire
Specialist construction equipment hire provider offering cranes, access systems, access equipment and excavators.
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ANC Cranes
Sydney mobile and mini-crane specialist providing operated crane hire, lift planning and material-handling support across New South Wales.
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Cranes Combined
Tasmanian-owned statewide crane-hire company operating a fleet of cranes and transport equipment from Hobart and Launceston.
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Everwilling Group
Australian-owned family group providing mobile and tower crane hire, loading platforms and lifting services in New South Wales.
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Northern Franna Cranes NT
Family-owned Northern Territory provider of Franna crane, rigging and transport services for Darwin, rural and remote projects.
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Plum Cranes
South East Queensland provider of mobile crane hire, rigging, structural-steel erection and mobile welding services.
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Queensland Crane Hire & Rigging
Queensland crane, rigging and heavy-transport provider offering Franna, slew and mini cranes with 24-hour availability.
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SGM transport
SGM transport is an Australian plant, equipment or related hire supplier. Contact the business directly to confirm current equipment, availability, service coverage and hire terms.
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Australia
AGL & Son Crane Hire
Mobile crane hire provider supporting Adelaide and regional South Australia.
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Build Up Crane Hire
Owner-operated Darwin crane-hire provider offering wet and dry cranes and lifting equipment throughout the Northern Territory.
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Capital Cranes ACT
Canberra mobile crane hire provider serving the ACT and surrounding New South Wales regions.
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Concept Crane Hire
Canberra-based operated mobile crane provider serving commercial, industrial and residential projects across Canberra and Queanbeyan.
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Cranecorp Australia
Western Australian lifting company providing wet and dry crane hire from six metropolitan and regional branches.
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General Crane Services
Western Australian crane-hire and lifting provider supporting construction, mining and industrial work from metropolitan and regional depots.
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Hully Crane Services
South Australian mobile crane hire provider with facilities serving Adelaide, the Barossa Valley, Ceduna and Whyalla.
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LiftQuip Australia
Technical lifting and rigging equipment provider with short- and long-term hire for Darwin, the Top End and remote Northern Territory sites.
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Australia
Mitchell Crane Hire
Locally owned Canberra crane and rigging company supplying operated cranes for structural erection and construction projects in the ACT and New South Wales.
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Premier Cranes & Rigging
Crane hire and rigging provider offering mobile, Franna and crawler cranes with operators and riggers in Adelaide.
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FAQ
Lifting and Rigging Equipment hire questions.
Do I need a licence for rigging?
Slinging loads and directing crane operators generally requires a dogging or rigging high-risk work licence in Australia.
What is a spreader bar?
A beam that spreads lifting points to control long or wide loads and reduce compressive forces on the load.
Can I hire machinery moving equipment?
Yes. Skates, jacks and gantries are hired for relocating heavy machinery where a crane isn't practical.
Is rigging gear inspected before hire?
Reputable suppliers inspect and tag gear between hires. Ask for the test certificate or inspection record.
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