HIAB Crane Hire
HIAB Hire
HIAB Lorry-Mounted Cranes
Loading heavy goods and building materials in large quantities can be difficult – especially if you want the job done quickly and safely. But with the right equipment and expertise on hand, you can make lifting operations much simpler.
JB Rawcliffe & Sons are a HIAB hire company specialising in the North West and serving customers across the UK. We operate a large independent fleet of loader cranes with highly experienced operators to suit every task, whether you need to hire short-term, long-term or with little notice.
With our HIAB hire services, you’ll get:
- HIAB lorry transportation
- UK national delivery
- Appointed persons
- Qualified crane operator and driver
- Risk assessments & method payments
Get in touch to learn more about our professional and high-quality plant machinery hire services.
What is HIAB hire?
HIAB hire is the rental of an HIAB lorry, which is a crane-integrated heavy duty vehicle that combines the functions of a hydraualic loading crane and a flatbed lorry. The crane is mounted to the truck’s chasis and is designed for the precise loading and unloading of heavy loads and transporting goods.
Truck-mounted cranes are lifting solutions designed to transport heavy objects and equipment with ease – hence why they’re used by numerous industries, but not limited to shipping and construction
What are the benefits of our large fleet hire?
Here are just some of the advantages of hiring HIAB vehicles from JB Rawcliffe:
- A versatile piece of machinery that’s employed for a range of tasks and delivery sites
- Removes the need for forklifts and mobile cranes, saving you money
- Cost-effective alternative to hiring a standard crane, as you won’t need to prepare the site in advance
- Ability to collect cargo from areas of restricted/awkward access
- Deliver goods safely in hard-to-reach locations and confined spaces, thanks to the extendable boom (crane arm)
- There are HIAB trucks featuring various lifting capacities, booms, tools, and other controls, meaning theres a vehicle perfectly suited to your project
- Easy loading and unloading with radio remote control
- No compromise to load capacity
- Suitable for palletised goods (i.e. generators, compressors, containers)
If requested, we can supply experienced staff from the Construction Plant Competence Scheme (CPCS) to operate our comprehensive range of lorry loaders and carry out risk assessments, giving you the peace of mind that your goods are in the safest hands.
Why JB Rawcliffe & Sons Ltd for HIAB transport?
With more than 45 years of experience in the heavy and general haulage industry, our outstanding skills have managed to build a strong client base. We pride ourselves on being leaders in HIAB lorry hire, guaranteeing a first-class, professional service for all our customers.
To ensure the highest safety standards, all our HIAB trucks are fully checked and serviced between rentals, and strict safety inspections are routinely carried out.
Regarding HIAB hire services, as a leading provider, we adhere to all safety control measures, and we make sure our HIAB lorries have up-to-date certification. In addition, our skilled operators are fully licensed to use HIAB trucks and oversee jobs, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and reliably.
No matter the location, we have an experienced team of specialists to provide efficient transportation and tailored solutions. We will gladly carry out risk assessments for removal and relocation projects throughout the UK and can provide lift plans as requested.
How much to hire a HIAB truck?
HIAB hire costs are based on hours, distance, and complexity of the lift. Specialist lifts require more planning and more hours to complete, so they will typically cost more than quick, simple jobs. At JB Rawcliffe, our experienced team will provide a quote for your job when you enquire abotu HIAB hire.
Why JB Rawcliffe for HIAB transport?
With more than 45 years of experience in the heavy and general haulage industry, our outstanding skills have managed to build a strong client base. We pride ourselves on being leaders in HIAB lorry hire, guaranteeing a first class, professional high quality service for all our customers.
To ensure the highest safety standards, all our HIAB trucks are fully checked and serviced between rentals, and strict safety inspections are routinely carried out. Regarding HIAB hire services, as a leading provider, we adhere to all safety control measures, and we make sure our modern vehicles have up-to-date certification.
In addition, our skilled operators are fully licensed to use HIAB trucks, oversee jobs and carry out complex lifts, ensuring they are completed safely, efficiently, and reliably. We will gladly carry out risk assessments for removal and relocation projects throughout the UK and can provide lift plans as requested.
Get in touch for HIAB Hire today
For more information about our HIAB services, or if you have specific needs and want more information, don’t hesitate to contact us. You can complete the online enquiry form, and we’ll get back in touch with you as soon as we can with details about the whole process. Alternatively, call us on 01695 737 880 or email enquiries@jbrawcliffe.com for expert advice.
How do HIAB crane trucks work?
Designed to withstand the demanding working conditions across numerous industries and applications, the vehicle engine powers the crane’s hydraulics, allowing you to deliver goods and lift them on and off the truck bed with ease. Operators typically use remote controls to control the heavy lifting, monitoring operations from an optimal position away from the vehicle.
The type of HIAB crane you’ll need depends on several factors, including the weight of your load, the distance it needs to be lifted, and how accessible your site is. We invest in the latest technology, so you can be sure your hire vehicle is equipped to handle the job as efficiently as possible.
For more information, contact JB Rawcliffe. We have an extensive fleet available to hire and will be more than happy to share our expertise.
The HIAB hire process at JB Rawcliffe looks like this:
1) Enquire with our team and provide details of the job: what you need to lift, how heavy it is, where it’s going, how long you expect the job to last, and access to your site.
2) One of our experienced team members will assess the job requirements, recommend the best-suited machine from our fleet of vehicles and provide a price quote.
3) We’ll handle route planning, permits and safety checks –- all you need to do is confirm your availability, and we’ll finalise the booking.
4) On the day, the HIAB arrives with thea qualified appointed persons, safety personnel, and an operator who carries out a site assessment, deploys the stabiliser legs, and uses the crane to load, lift, or place your goods. Method statements, risk assessments, and full documentation are provided where required.
HIAB cranes are suitable for many tasks that require serious lifting power, be it lifting heavy construction materials or machinery. They’re also great for collecting cargo from restricted areas.
HIABs can be hired to transport abnormal loads, often associated with construction, agriculture, landscaping, infrastructure, and oil and gas. They can manoeuvre heavy equipment and machinery securely and quickly transport large quantities of soil, sand, gravel, and asphalt from A to B.
In the construction industry, HIAB lorry loaders are often used to assemble large structures, such as buildings and bridges. This is because they don’t usually require special road closures when loading or delivering.
HIAB cranes can move virtually any piece of heavy equipment from one area on your site to another, including:
- Empty, loaded, and converted shipping container transport
- Bricks, concrete, stone and wood
- Generators
- Portable cabins
- Tanks
- Timber frames
- Tractors and agricultural equipment
- Vehicles
To learn more about the items a HIAB lorry can lift, call the team at JB Rawcliffe on 01695 737 880.
Although we regularly work with clients local to us in the North West where we’re based, we are proud to offer our haulage services and vehicles throughout the UK –- covering major UK cities, towns and non-urban areas across Scotland, the North East, Midlands, and South.
No matter the location, we have an experienced team of specialists to provide efficient transportation and tailored solutions that always deliver a professional service.
JB Rawcliffe & Sons Ltd
Reviews
Very helpful booking staff who helped me decide what to hire. My Haulage delivered and collected within the chosen time slots and both drivers were cheery and polite.
Heavy haulage..anything big and long you want moving they are the guys..
Delivered a container to be unloaded only there 43 minutes and I was unloaded great guys 5 stars
We used this local company to deliver a piece of equipment to our site. Access was tight, but the driver managed it easily and safely. The communication from the office was great and all at the best possible price.