"Crane hire" covers a lot of very different machines. Choosing the right type for your job saves money and avoids the frustration of a crane that can't quite do what you need. Here's a quick guide to the main options you'll come across in Brisbane.
Truck-mounted cranes (crane trucks)
A crane mounted on a truck that both transports and lifts the load. These are our specialty — ideal for delivering and placing containers, building materials, pools and landscaping supplies, because the one vehicle brings the load and lifts it into position. Fast to set up and great for everyday site lifts.
Mobile cranes
Larger wheeled cranes built for heavier loads and longer reach. They don't carry the load like a crane truck does, so you'll often pair them with separate transport. Suited to bigger structural lifts.
Tower cranes
The fixed cranes you see on multi-storey construction sites. They're installed for the life of a project and handle repeated lifts to height — overkill for most short jobs.
Mini and crawler cranes
Compact cranes for confined or indoor spaces and soft ground. Useful where access is extremely tight.
For most deliveries and placements around Brisbane homes and building sites, a truck-mounted crane is the most efficient choice. If you're not sure, tell us about your job and we'll point you in the right direction.