We have collated a collection of relevant and up-to-date information relating to Crane hire and transport, covering everything from costs, and planning, to permits and lift project management. If you have questions, or need information that isn’t covered, give Roy a call on +61 419 150 688
A crane truck puts the crane and the transport in one vehicle, so a load can be delivered and placed in a single movement. Here’s how the lift actually works, what outriggers have to do with capacity, and when a crane truck semi is the better call.
Crane size isn’t decided by the weight of the load. It’s weight plus radius plus height plus boom set-up plus ground conditions. Here’s the method crane crews actually use to size a mobile slew crane, and the five numbers to have ready.
A Franna crane — more formally known as a pick and carry crane — is a mobile, single-engine crane designed to lift a load and drive it to where it’s needed, without outriggers or set-up time. It’s one of the most common cranes on Australian construction sites, in mining, factories
Plenty of Melbourne lifts can’t be done from the property itself. Tight blocks, rear-access units, and inner-suburban streets often mean the crane has to set up on the road, footpath, or nature strip — and the moment it does, council permits come into play. Here’s what you need to know,
If you’re booking a crane for the first time, you’ll probably hear the term “lift plan” before the crane arrives. It’s not red tape — it’s the document that turns a risky lift into a routine one. Here’s what a lift plan actually is, what goes into it, and when
Wondering what crane hire costs in Melbourne? See typical wet hire rates, what affects your price, and how to get an accurate quote from a local crane company.
