Why mobile crane hire is smarter than owning your own crane
Mobile cranes are essential to modern construction—whether you’re working on a multi-storey development, lifting heavy machinery, or relocating site equipment. But owning and operating your own crane isn’t always the smartest move. With high upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and limited flexibility, crane ownership can become more of a burden than a benefit.
That’s where crane rental services like Biglift Cranes come in. We offer a more efficient, cost-effective way to get the equipment and expertise you need—without the overhead.
Why hire a mobile crane instead of buying one?
Here are five major advantages of choosing a mobile crane hire service over maintaining your own fleet:
1. Improved efficiency
Mobile crane hire helps speed up your project timeline. Instead of coordinating multiple vehicles and labour to load, transport, and unload materials, a crane can handle all heavy lifting on site—reducing downtime and improving site flow.
2. Access to the latest technology
Buying a crane means committing to equipment that may become outdated within a few years. By outsourcing, you gain access to newer models with better safety features, performance, and fuel efficiency.
At Biglift Cranes, our modern fleet is regularly updated and maintained to industry-leading standards.
3. Flexibility for any job
From tight-access residential sites to large infrastructure projects, no single crane suits every scenario. With hire, you can choose the right crane for the job—16t, 35t, 55t or more—and swap it out mid-project if your needs change.
Biglift Cranes offers scalable solutions tailored to your site conditions and load requirements.
4. Reduced ownership costs
Owning a crane means more than just the purchase price. You’ll need to pay for:
- Insurance
- Regular inspections
- Servicing and repairs
- Storage between jobs
Crane hire eliminates all of those costs. You only pay for what you use—backed by our fully insured, WorkCover NSW-compliant fleet.
5. Safer sites and access to skilled operators
When you hire through Biglift Cranes, you don’t just get a machine—you get a licensed operator with years of on-site experience. Our team follows strict safety guidelines and carries out every lift with precision and care.
This minimises the risk of accidents and ensures compliance with local regulations.
Lift your project with confidence
Planning a project that requires heavy lifting? Avoid the costs and complexities of crane ownership. With over 23 years of experience and a reputation built on safety, flexibility, and performance, Biglift Cranes is your trusted partner for mobile crane hire in Sydney. Get in touch with our team for a quote today by calling or sending us a message via the form.