230 tonne class | Brisbane
250t crane hire Brisbane
Looking for a 250 t crane? Our largest five-axle crane, the Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1, is rated 230 tonnes, and that is what we quote it at. It has a 75 m boom and works from Brisbane with an operator and in-house lift planning.
230 T
Rated capacity
75 M
Main boom
5
Axles
230 tonne class
A 250 t search, a 230 t crane
If you are searching for 250 t crane hire, the nearest crane in our fleet is the Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1. Its manufacturer's rating is 230 t, so that is the number we use. A lift plan only works with the true number, and we would rather tell you straight than round it up.
We run four LTM 1230-5.1s across our two depots: one based in Brisbane and three in Wagga Wagga. With a 75 m boom on five axles it is the strongest five-axle class in our fleet.
If your lift needs more than 230 t, the next size up is our 350 t Liebherr LTM 1350-6.1. See heavy lift cranes for the whole range.
At a glance
Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1
CraneLiebherr LTM 1230-5.1
Rated capacity230 t
Main boom75 m
Axles5
In the fleet4: 1 Brisbane, 3 Wagga Wagga
OperatorAlways included
The crane
Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1
Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1 | 5 axles | Superior Cranes livery
Rated capacity
230t
Main boom
75m
Axles
5
In the fleet
4
Based at
Brisbane + Wagga
Supplied with
Operator
Typical work
What a 230 t crane lifts
Large precast and structural steel
Heavy panels and steel assemblies placed to a lift plan.
Bridge beams
Super-T and girder installs and removals.
Industrial plant
Vessels, tanks, presses and heavy machinery.
Transformers
Substation and energy plant installs.
Tower crane erection
Erecting and dismantling tower cranes for builders.
Tandem lifts
Engineered multi-crane lifts, run by our lift supervisors.
A genuine Superior Cranes lift plan
Working radius
Slew path
Exclusion zones
Where it sits
Is this the right size?
Rated capacity is a ceiling, not a promise at every radius. If the 230 t chart does not cover your load at your radius, the 350 t is the next step up.
200T
1 in fleet | WGA
72 m of telescopic boom for heavy and high lifts.
All-terrain slew crane5 axles72 m boom
230T
4 in fleet | BNE + WGA
The strongest five-axle class in our fleet, with a 75 m boom. Four units across both depots.
All-terrain slew crane5 axles75 m boom
350T
1 in fleet | WGA
Our largest crane. Up to 130 m of tip height and 92 m of radius with the luffing jib.
All-terrain slew crane6 axles70 m boom
Other crane sizes
Before you book
What to send us
Four things let us size the crane and quote. Photos help with all of them.
01
The load
Its weight including rigging gear and any spreader beam, its size and its lifting points. Drawings help.
02
The reach and height
How far the load must go out from the crane and how high, with the start and end points marked on a site plan or photo.
03
The site and ground
Address, ground bearing, space for outriggers and counterweight, and how a five-axle crane gets in. A site visit is often the right start for a heavy lift.
04
The date and permits
When you need it, and any road closure or shutdown window. Transport permits for the crane and counterweight can take time, so call early.
Questions
250t class crane hire in Brisbane
Do you have a 250 t crane?
Not one rated at 250 t. Our largest five-axle crane is the Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1, rated 230 t, and our largest crane is the 350 t LTM 1350-6.1. We quote every crane at its true rating.
What can a 230 t crane lift?
Up to 230 t close in. At longer radius the chart allows much less. Send us the load, the radius and the height and we will check the chart before we quote. See How to read a crane load chart.
Where are your 230 t cranes based?
We run four LTM 1230-5.1s: one at our Tingalpa yard in Brisbane and three at our Wagga Wagga depot. Cranes move between depots when a job needs them.
Do I need a bigger crane than 230 t?
Only if the chart says so. Many heavy lifts are covered by the 230 t, and the 350 t LTM 1350-6.1 is there when they are not. See heavy lift cranes.
Does a heavy lift need permits?
Often. The crane and its counterweight may need road transport permits, and setting up on a road needs a council permit. We tell you what applies and can arrange it. Allow lead time.
How much does 250t class crane hire cost in Brisbane?
It depends on the hours, the crew, any permits and how the crane has to be set up. Most jobs have a minimum hire. Send us the details for a fixed, itemised quote.
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Brisbane | QLD
(07) 3184 0978
324 New Cleveland Rd, Tingalpa QLD 4173
Wagga Wagga | NSW
(02) 6925 2556
35-39 Copland St, Kooringal NSW 2650