Define the load
Confirm the weight including rigging, plus dimensions, lift points and centre of gravity, from drawings or the manufacturer.
Project guide · Crane
Heavy lifting equipment hire guide
Plan capacity, radius, access and set-up before choosing the crane. The goal: a controlled lift using the right crane and a documented plan.
Sequence of work
Four stages.
Plan the set-up
Mark the crane position, radius, outrigger pads, ground bearing capacity, services and exclusion zones on a site plan.
Select & permit
The crane company checks load charts at working radius and arranges lift plans, road permits and any escorts.
Lift & demobilise
Hold the pre-start meeting, control the exclusion zone and make the lift, then remove the counterweight and rigging.
Typical fleet
| 01 | Mobile slewing or all-terrain crane |
|---|---|
| 02 | Franna for support lifts |
| 03 | Spreader bars and rigging |
| 04 | Counterweight transport |
| 05 | Traffic management |
Build the request around the outcome
Describe the finished work, quantities and programme before you lock in a machine. A supplier can only judge suitability when the brief includes material conditions, access, operating space, delivery constraints and the expected work pattern. Treat attachments and supporting plant as part of one production system.
Compare rates with transport, minimum hours, operators, fuel, service response and return requirements all visible. For regional work, find out where the proposed unit is now.
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Cranes Combined
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