Hiab Transport & Crane-Assisted Haulage
A lorry-mounted crane and flatbed vehicle allow one experienced operator to lift, carry and position a suitable load.
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Hiab Transport Services
A comprehensive range of operated lorry-mounted crane services throughout Lancashire and nationwide across the UK.
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Lorry-mounted crane transport
A Hiab lorry combines a flatbed transport vehicle with an operated lifting crane. Where the load and site conditions are suitable, merchandise and equipment can be lifted, loaded, transported and positioned using one vehicle.
Whether the load is expensive machinery, plant equipment, a shipping container or portable accommodation, our team can assess the job and select from long-reach Hiabs, rigid trucks, articulated flatbeds, Moffetts, wagon-and-drag combinations and trailers. Our fleet operators are fully qualified and hold relevant CPCS credentials.
- Hiab transport and Hiab hire with driver
- Long-reach and lorry-mounted crane hire
- Kerbside delivery or positioning on site
- Local and nationwide collection and delivery
- UK return and back-load enquiries
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Portable buildings, containers and site equipment
We lift, relocate, transport and position many forms and sizes of portable accommodation, mobile cabins and containers. We also support construction, agricultural, industrial and commercial customers with site-to-site movements and planned deliveries.
- Portable cabins, mobile accommodation and log cabins
- Shipping containers and portable storage containers
- Construction equipment and site materials
- Plant, agricultural and industrial machinery
- Generators, water tanks and mobile toilets
- Steelwork, fencing panels and railway apparatus
- Complete factory and site-to-site moves
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Specialist loads, installations and event work
Our experience covers valuable, awkward and unusual loads in difficult environments, including construction sites, private buildings and public spaces. We regularly plan movements that require careful handling and accurate final positioning.
We can also collect freight from UK ports and airports and deliver it to its onward destination. Event experience includes the delivery and setup of equipment for street markets, food fairs, festivals and other temporary sites.
- Signs and advertising hoardings delivered and mounted
- Statues, sculptures and art installations
- Kiosks, mobile food stands and festival equipment
- Hot tubs, spas, saunas and specialist leisure equipment
- Air-conditioning equipment lifted to roof level
- Pallets, stillages, safes and commercial freight
- Airport and port collections
- Wind-energy equipment and specialist apparatus
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Wide, long and abnormal loads
We arrange transport for wide, long, heavy and unusual loads throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Each movement is reviewed for dimensions, weight, route, access and any escort or notification requirements.
Where a project requires traffic management, parking restrictions or other permissions, these requirements are identified during planning and can be coordinated as part of the agreed service.
- Wide and abnormal-load transport
- Long-load transport
- Route and access assessment
- Escort vehicles where required
- Delivery and controlled positioning
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Health, safety and lifting support
Preparation, planning and health and safety are central to every operation. Fleet vehicles carry the appropriate lifting equipment, and the proposed crane capacity, radius, ground conditions, access and hazards are assessed from the information available before work is confirmed.
For complex lifting operations, services can include an appointed person, site visits, lift plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), and slinger or banksman support. Equipment is maintained and examined in accordance with applicable lifting regulations, including LOLER.
- Qualified and experienced operators
- RAMS and lift plans where required
- Appointed person services
- Slinger and banksman support
- Site-specific planning for restricted environments
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Reliable solutions for commercial projects
Our crane vehicles and drivers transport valuable equipment and materials for a varied customer base. Practical experience in difficult environments enables the team to plan reliable, cost-effective solutions for complex transport requirements.
We work with construction companies and commercial customers to collect materials from suppliers or storage, deliver them to site and position them when required. Contact us with the information you currently have. Postcodes, approximate weights and dimensions, lifting-point details and photographs are helpful if available, and any missing information can be obtained as the enquiry progresses.
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Hiab lifting and transport services
Each page answers a different load or lifting requirement.
Operated Hiab Hire in Lancashire
Hire an operated crane lorry selected for the load, journey, access and reach required—not a self-drive vehicle.
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Hiab Lorry Hire with Driver & Operator
A qualified operator, suitable crane lorry and agreed lifting and transport scope are supplied as one coordinated service.
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Crane-Assisted Haulage Services
Crane-assisted haulage combines road transport with an on-board lorry loader for loads that need mechanical lifting at collection or delivery.
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Long-Reach Hiab Hire with Operator
Long-reach crane lorries for loads that must be lifted or positioned farther from the vehicle, subject to capacity and site assessment.
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Lorry-Mounted Crane Hire with Operator
An operated lorry loader can lift and carry suitable loads without arranging two separate vehicles.
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Shipping Container Transport with Hiab Offload
A suitable crane lorry can collect, carry and offload a shipping unit as one coordinated movement.
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Portable Cabin Transport & Positioning
Operated crane lorries for moving and positioning portable buildings, site offices and accommodation units.
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Machinery Transport with Crane Loading
Crane-assisted transport for machinery that requires controlled loading, secure road movement and delivery positioning.
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Plant & Equipment Transport by Hiab
Collection, crane loading and delivery of suitable plant and equipment for construction, agricultural and commercial work.
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Wide, Long & Abnormal Load Transport
Transport planning for loads whose width, length, height or weight requires closer route and access assessment.
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Contract Lifting & Planned Hiab Operations
Planned lifting support for operations requiring a clearly agreed scope, competent personnel and site-specific documentation.
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Nationwide Hiab Transport Across the UK
Long-distance crane-assisted transport connecting Lancashire and locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales.
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Need lifting and transport in Lancashire?
Contact us with whatever details you have. Postcodes, dimensions, weight and photographs are helpful if available, but they are not required for initial contact.
