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Read full reviewMachinery Relocation Crane Hire in Sydney
Moving heavy machinery isn't always as simple as rolling it onto a truck. If it has to go over a wall, up onto a roof or into a space a forklift can't get to, a crane is often the safest way to do it.
We offer machinery relocation crane hire across Sydney, working with factories, workshops, builders and machinery movers. We also lift excavators, cars and trucks, containers and site sheds, with a licensed operator on every job.
Tell us what you're moving and send a few photos of the site. We'll recommend the right crane and send through a free quote.
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Equipment Lifts We Handle
Whether it's a machine in a factory or a shed on a building site, we'll match the crane to what you're lifting and where it's going.
Machinery and Plant
We lift machinery in, out and across factories, warehouses and workshops, whether you're installing, relocating or replacing it.
Excavators and Earthmoving Equipment
Lifting an excavator with a crane is often the easiest way to get it onto a rooftop or into a spot it can't drive to. See our 5-tonne excavator roof lift in Crows Nest.
Cars and Trucks
We lift cars, trucks and other vehicles into position when a crane is the safest way to move them, such as over a fence or wall.
Shipping Containers
We lift containers off the truck and into position on site, or load them back on when it's time to go.
Demountables and Site Sheds
We lift school demountables, site sheds and portable offices off the truck and into position.
Signage
We also lift large signs into place for signage installers. See our service station signage installation in Canley Vale.
Where a Crane Fits in a Machinery Move
Moving a machine usually has three parts: preparing it, transporting it and lifting it into its new spot. We handle the lift, working alongside your mover, fitter or transport company.
Who does what:
Your mover, fitter or transport company
- Disconnects and prepares the machine
- Transports it between sites
- Positions, levels and reconnects it after the lift
Our crane and operator
- Recommend a crane to suit the weight, reach and setup
- Set up in a safe position on site
- Lift the machine off the truck and into position, or from its old spot onto the truck
- Work within the crane's load chart on every lift
Don't have a mover or transport company yet? Book them first, then we'll work out the lift with them.
What We Check Before the Lift
Before we confirm a crane, we work through four things. Weight matters, but so does how far the load will be from the crane.
What we check:
01
Weight and lifting points
Send the confirmed machine weight, dimensions and the manufacturer's lifting instructions. We use these details to choose the crane and rigging.
02
Pickup and set-down
We need to know where the machine starts, where it's going and how far each point is from the crane.
03
Setup space and ground
The crane needs firm ground and room for its outriggers. A setup on the street may need council approval and traffic management.
04
Obstacles
We plan around rooflines, walls, powerlines and anything else in the lift path.
Our guide on how to read a crane load chart explains why a crane lifts less as the load moves further away.
The Right Crane for the Job
Our fleet ranges from 16 to 130 tonnes rated capacity. The right heavy machinery crane depends on what you're lifting and how much room there is to set up.
Crane options for equipment lifts:
Not sure which one you need? We'll recommend a crane once we have the machine details, or view our full fleet.
20 Tonne Franna
Lighter machinery and site equipment, where access, ground conditions and the load chart allow.
Franna crane hireLarger All-Terrain Cranes
Heavier machinery and longer reaches, up to our 130 tonne crane.
Heavy lift crane hireEquipment Lifts Planned Around Your Job
Whether you're running a factory move or setting up a building site, here's what to expect.
Machinery Movers
Factories, Machinery Movers & Transport Companies
The lift, sorted
Your truck, crew and move date are booked, so the crane needs to be on time. We'll line the lift up with your schedule and land the machine where you've planned.
- Lift timed to your truck and crew
- Send the machine specs, and we'll sort the crane
- Weekend and after-hours lifts where scheduling allows
Builders & Site Managers
Builders & Site Managers
Get your site set up
Site sheds, containers and excavators often need to go in before the build can start. We'll book the crane around your deliveries and program.
- Lifts booked around your site deliveries
- Help working out which crane you need
- Short-notice lifts where availability allows
Either way, call 1300 024 454 or send your details for a free quote.
What We Need for a Quote
A few details upfront help us quote faster and get the crane right.
- What's being lifted, with its weight and dimensions
- Lifting points or the manufacturer's lifting instructions, if available
- Pickup and set-down positions
- Site address and where the crane could set up
- Anything in the way, such as walls, roofs, powerlines or narrow access
- Your preferred date, and any shutdown or delivery times
- Photos of the machine, the street and both lift points
How an Equipment Lift Works
From your first call to lift day, here's what happens.
Send the details
Call or send the machine details and a few site photos.
Get your quote
We recommend the right crane and give you a free quote.
Book the lift
We line it up with your truck, crew or site program.
Lift day
The operator sets up, lifts the load and lands it at the agreed set-down point.
How Much Does Machinery Crane Hire Cost?
Cost depends mostly on the size of crane needed, which comes down to the machine's weight and how far the load will be from the crane. Setup, time on site, rigging, traffic management and any approvals also affect the price. Every lift is quoted individually, free of charge.
Read our crane hire cost guide →Areas We Service
Machinery Crane Hire Across Sydney
We're based in Old Guildford and offer machinery crane hire right across Sydney, from industrial estates in Western Sydney to building sites in the city.
Eastern Suburbs
- Bondi
- Paddington
- Maroubra
- Bronte
- Watsons Bay
- Bondi Beach
- Coogee
- Randwick
- Vaucluse
- Double Bay
Inner West
- Leichhardt
- Newtown
- Strathfield
- Burwood
- Haberfield
- Summer Hill
- Drummoyne
- Marrickville
- Ashfield
- Balmain
- Petersham
- Dulwich Hill
- Annandale
Northern Suburbs
- Ryde
- Gladesville
- Macquarie Park
- Lane Cove
- Hornsby
- North Turramurra
- Killara
- Mosman
- Cremorne
- Lindfield
- Epping
- Eastwood
- North Sydney
- Willoughby
- Brooklyn
- St Leonards
- Hunters Hill
- Greenwich
- Neutral Bay
Northern Beaches
- Manly
- Brookvale
- Narrabeen
- Avalon Beach
- Curl Curl
- Balgowlah
- Beacon Hill
- Frenchs Forest
- Dee Why
- Mona Vale
- Freshwater
- Palm Beach
- Seaforth
- Allambie Heights
- Belrose, Cromer
- Warriewood
Hills District
- Castle Hill
- Kellyville
- Dural
- Norwest
- Cherrybrook
- Kenthurst
- Beaumont Hills
- The Gables
- North Kellyville
- Baulkham Hills
- Rouse Hill
- Bella Vista
- West Pennant Hills
- Glenhaven
- Annangrove
- Box Hill
- Glenorie
North Shore
- Chatswood
- Lane Cove
- Hornsby
- Neutral Bay
- Wollstonecraft
- Kirribilli, St Leonards
- Northbridge
- Lindfield
- Gordon
- Mosman
- Wahroonga
- St Ives
- Crows Nest
- Lavender Bay
- Artarmon
- Roseville
- Killara
Western Suburbs
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Lidcombe
- Merrylands
- Mount Druitt
- Wentworthville
- Schofields
- Smithfield
- Blacktown
- Auburn
- Cabramatta
- Fairfield
- Rooty Hill
- Glenmore Park
- Richmond
- Wetherill Park
South West
Sutherland Shire
- Cronulla
- Caringbah
- Engadine
- Sutherland
- Sylvania
- Kurnell
- Como
- Woronora
- Miranda
- Menai
- Gymea
- Kirrawee
- Taren Point
- Bundeena
- Illawong
- Heathcote
Sydney City
- CBD
- Ultimo
- Redfern
- Barangaroo
- Camperdown
- Darlinghurst
- Dawes Point
- Erskineville
- Forest Lodge
- Haymarket
- Pyrmont
- Surry Hills
- Alexandria
- Beaconsfield
- Chippendale
- Darlington
- Elizabeth Bay
- Eveleigh
- Glebe
- Millers Point
Lower Blue Mountains
- Glenbrook
- Blaxland
- Mount Riverview
- Warrimoo
- Sun Valley
- Winmalee
- Faulconbridge
- Woodford
- Springwood
- Lapstone
- East Blaxland
- Valley Heights
- Hawkesbury Heights
- Yellow Rock
- Linden
- Hazelbrook
Macarthur Region
- Camden
- Oran Park
- Campbelltown
- Macquarie Fields
- Minto
- Rosemeadow
- Gregory Hills
- Leppington
- Tahmoor
- Narellan
- Mount Annan
- Leumeah
- Ingleburn
- Raby
- St Helens Park
- Harrington Park
- Picton
Canterbury-Bankstown
- Earlwood
- Revesby
- Bankstown
- Canterbury
- Belmore
- Padstow
- Yagoona
- Bass Hill
- East Hills
- Punchbowl
- Greenacre
- Campsie
- Lakemba
- Roselands
- Panania
- Wiley Park
- Georges Hall
St George Area
- Hurstville
- Rockdale
- Allawah
- Banksia
- Beverley Park
- Mortdale
- Peakhurst
- Ramsgate
- Kogarah
- Blakehurst
- Arncliffe
- Bexley
- Brighton-Le-Sands
- Oatley
- Penshurst
- Sans Souci
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Do you transport machinery?
We don't transport it, but we supply the crane and operator for the lift. Your machinery mover or transport company handles the transport, and we'll line up the lift with them.
2
What size crane do I need to lift machinery?
It depends on the machine's weight, how far it is from the crane and how much room there is to set up. Send the specs and photos, and we'll recommend a crane.
3
Can you lift an excavator onto a roof?
Often, yes, where the reach and setup allow. Your builder or engineer should confirm the roof can take the load. See our Crows Nest excavator roof lift.
4
Do you lift cars and trucks?
Yes, for planned lifts where a crane is the safest way to move the vehicle. For urgent situations, see our emergency crane hire page.
5
Can you lift shipping containers, site sheds and demountables?
Yes. We lift them off the truck and into position, or back on when they're leaving.
6
Can machinery movers book you for the lift?
Yes. Movers and transport companies can book us for the crane lift.
7
Can you lift during a shutdown or after hours?
Yes, where scheduling allows. Let us know your shutdown window when you enquire.
8
Is an operator included?
Yes. Every crane hire includes a licensed, experienced operator.
9
How much does machinery crane hire cost?
It depends on the crane size, reach, time on site and setup. Send the details for a free quote, or read our crane hire cost guide.
PLAN YOUR LIFT
Let's plan your equipment lift
Tell us what needs lifting and where it needs to go. We'll recommend the right crane and organise a free quote.
Machinery, excavators and vehicles
Containers, site sheds and demountables
Licensed operators on every hire
Need to talk through the lift?
Request a Quote
Get your free lift quote
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