City & small crane hire
Small cranes, tight sites
When the street is narrow, the driveway is steep or the backyard is the only way in, our 13 tonne city cranes and compact Frannas get the lift done without the footprint of a big crane.
13 T
City cranes
20 T
Compact Franna
24/7
Bookings
City & small cranes
Built for the hard-to-reach jobs
Our Kato MR-130R city crane and Tadano GR-130EX are compact, all-wheel steer cranes that set up in far less space than an all-terrain crane. They are ideal for air conditioning units on roofs, pool and spa lifts into backyards, steel in laneways and machinery inside buildings.
For a little more capacity we have the Franna AT20 and the two-axle Liebherr LTM 1030-2.1, a fast-setting 35 t slew crane that is still small enough for suburban streets.
At a glance
City & small cranes
Sizes13, 20 and 35 t
Best forTight and residential sites
OperatorAlways included
DepotBrisbane
Hours24/7
Phone(07) 3184 0978
The cranes
Pick your crane
Every crane is supplied with an operator and has its load chart one click away.
13T
1 in fleet | BNE
Tadano GR-130EX
Small-footprint rough terrain crane that slews 360 degrees and sets up where bigger cranes cannot.
Rough terrain crane | 2 axles
13T
1 in fleet | BNE
Kato MR-130R
Compact, all-wheel steer city crane for tight access, roof-top plant and inner-city sites.
City crane | 2 axles
20T
1 in fleet | BNE
Terex Franna AT20
Nimble 20 t Franna for steel, plant and materials around busy sites.
Pick & carry | 2 axles
25T
1 in fleet | BNE
Terex Franna MAC 25 SL
Super-lift version of the MAC 25 with stronger capacity at radius.
Pick & carry (super lift) | 2 axles
25T
4 in fleet | BNE + WGA
Terex Franna MAC 25-4
Australia's favourite site crane. Drives in, picks up and walks the load where it needs to go.
Pick & carry | 2 axles
35T
2 in fleet | BNE + WGA
Liebherr LTM 1030-2.1
Two-axle taxi crane that is quick to set up and light on its feet.
All-terrain slew crane | 2 axles | 30 m boom
Typical work
What we lift
Roof-top plant
Air conditioning units, solar and plant onto roofs.
Pools and spas
Fibreglass pools and spas lifted into backyards.
Shops and fit-outs
Plant, signage and materials at shopping centres, often at night.
Inside buildings
Machinery and plant in warehouses and factories.
Laneways and kerbside
Steel, glass and materials where space is tight.
Homeowners and builders
We walk you through what is needed, including permits.
How it works
From call to lift
01
Tell us about the lift
Call or send the load weight, size, lift height and site address. Photos help.
02
We plan it
We pick the right crane and crew, check access and ground, and prepare the lift plan and SWMS.
03
We arrive ready
Crane, crew, rigging gear and paperwork on site at the agreed time, day or night.
04
Lift and sign off
The job done right, done safely and done on time. Then we pack up and leave a clean site.
Questions
Common questions
Can a crane get into my backyard?
Often, yes. City cranes are compact and can reach over a house from the street. Send us the address and photos of the access and we will check it, or come and look.
Do I need a permit to lift from the street?
If the crane sets up on the road or footpath, or the load passes over a road, a council permit and traffic control may be needed. We will tell you what applies and can arrange it.
How much does it cost to hire a small crane?
Small crane hire is usually charged by the hour with a minimum hire, plus any permits or traffic control. Send us the job details for a fixed quote.
Google reviews
★★★★★
“Have used Superior for years. Have never let us down. They show up on time and get the job done safely and efficiently. Professional outfit with a team of down to earth blokes. Would highly recommend.”
S. Thong | 4.8 from 20 Google reviews
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Let’s talk about your next project
Ready to lift 24/7
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