Lorry loader hire
5 sizes of lorry loader crane (10 to 80 tonne-metres). Choose the size, configure the attachments and tell us when you need it. A hire company near your site contacts you directly.
The photos show example models for each size. The hire company confirms the model and configuration available.
Lorry loader crane 10 tm
Deliveries and unloading10 tm: typically used for deliveries and unloading. Carries and unloads materials with its own knuckle-boom crane.
Deliveries and unloading- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 5 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Lorry loader crane 20 tm
Building materials20 tm: typically used for building materials. Carries and unloads materials with its own knuckle-boom crane.
Building materials- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 5 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Palfinger PK295 TECMaximum lifting moment: 28.1 tm Lorry loader crane 30 tm
Containers and cabins30 tm: typically used for containers and cabins. Carries and unloads materials with its own knuckle-boom crane.
Containers and cabins- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 5 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Lorry loader crane 50 tm
Lifts at a distance50 tm: typically used for lifts at a distance. Carries and unloads materials with its own knuckle-boom crane.
Lifts at a distance- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 5 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Palfinger PK1050 TECMaximum lifting moment: 95 tm Lorry loader crane 80 tm and over
Heavy loads80 tm and over: typically used for heavy loads. Carries and unloads materials with its own knuckle-boom crane.
Heavy loads- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 5 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
When to hire a lorry loader crane
Delivering and unloading materials, placing containers, cabins, pallets, beams and equipment in one visit.
Which size to choose
Choose by the weight and how far it has to be placed (capacity drops as reach increases). It is normally hired with a driver-operator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does lorry loader crane hire cost?
Lorry loader cranes, often called HIABs, are usually priced per load or per day with a driver who operates the crane. Crane capacity, reach, distance and waiting time affect the price. Ask whether there is a minimum charge.
Can I hire a lorry loader crane with an operator?
Yes, you can ask for operated hire. Choose that option and describe the job and the hours you expect; the hire company confirms availability and quotes for the operator. Compare the total including fuel, travel and any overtime.
How does delivery of a lorry loader crane work?
You can ask for delivery and collection or arrange to collect it yourself, depending on the equipment and the company. Give the postcode, the access, the delivery times and how it can be unloaded. Check the price of both journeys and who loads and unloads before you accept the quote.
Do I need a licence or training to operate it?
On UK sites operators are normally expected to be trained and to hold a recognised card for the machine, such as CPCS or NPORS, or IPAF for access platforms, and the hire company may ask for proof. If you do not have one, hire it with an operator.
Guides to help you plan your hire
Guide · Lorry loader, mobile crane or tower crane: which lifting option?Lorry loader (HIAB), mini crane, mobile crane or tower crane: reach, capacity, crane hire vs contract lift, permits and what to ask.
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Guide · Plant operator cards explained: CPCS, NPORS, IPAF and CSCSPlant operator cards explained: what CPCS, NPORS, IPAF PAL and CSCS cards cover, and what to tell a hire company before self-drive hire.
Guide · Self-drive or operated plant hire: which is right for your job?Self-drive or operated plant hire: costs, training, insurance, responsibilities and when an operator is worth it on your job.
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Guide · Site cabins and welfare: what does a building site need?What welfare a UK building site needs: toilets, washing, drinking water, rest areas, towable welfare units, cabins and storage containers.
Guide · Skid steer loader: wheels or tracks?Wheeled or tracked skid steer? Compare ground conditions, running costs, attachments and sizes before you hire a compact loader.
Guide · Wacker plate, trench rammer or roller: which compactor to hire?Choose the right compactor: forward or reversible plate, trench rammer, pedestrian or ride-on roller, by material, layer depth and area.
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