Crane Rental for Heavy Lifting
Quick summary
- Who for: contractors, steel and mechanical installation contractors, industrial facilities.
- The number that matters is not the crane's headline capacity but its capacity at the actual working radius.
- A lift needs space to set the crane up and extend outriggers, on ground that can carry the load.
- Availability, transport and operating costs are set after reviewing the project site and rental period.
This equipment is supplied to projects across the Kingdom, subject to equipment availability, the project location, and transport and operating requirements.
When you need this
- Erecting structural steel and beams.
- Setting industrial machinery and rooftop HVAC units.
- Lifting precast concrete elements.
- Lifting tanks, vessels and large equipment.
- Loading and unloading heavy loads on sites and yards.
Suitable equipment
| Category | Sizes | Its role in this work | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranes | 25-500 ton | Heavy and high lifts: setting steel, machinery and precast units, sized by the capacity at working radius. | — |
| Boom Truck | 5-10 ton | Lighter lifts with transport: a truck-mounted crane that carries a load and lifts it into place. | — |
| Telehandler | 3-4 ton | Pick-and-carry and lifting lighter loads to moderate height on site. | — |
How to choose the machine
- The load weight plus the weight of the rigging.
- Lift radius: the horizontal distance from the crane's centre to the pick and set points; allowed capacity falls as it grows.
- Lift height and the boom length needed to clear obstructions.
- Set-up space for the crane and outriggers, and the ground bearing beneath.
- The access route for the crane, and any road or hours restrictions.
Safety and execution on site
General planning practice; your site's and facility's own requirements come first.
- A lift plan for critical or complex lifts, prepared with the site team.
- Rigging done by qualified people with inspected gear.
- Assess ground bearing and use spreader mats under outriggers where needed.
- Barricade the lift zone and stop work beyond wind-speed limits.
What to send for a quote
- The load weight and dimensions, and the rigging weight if known.
- The lift radius and the set-down height.
- A photo or description of where the crane can stand and how it gets there.
- The lift date and duration, and whether there are several lifts over days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a 100-ton crane lift 100 tons?
Not in practice. The headline capacity applies at the shortest radius and boom; it drops sharply as the load moves away from the crane. The size is therefore chosen from the load chart at the actual working radius.
How do I know which crane size I need?
Send the load weight, the lift radius, the set-down height and where the crane can stand. The right size, with a safety margin, is worked out from those.
When is a boom truck enough instead of a crane?
For lighter lifts where the load also has to be carried to site, such as building materials and small equipment. Heavier or longer-reach lifts need a crane.
Is a permit needed to set a crane up on a road?
If the crane stands on a public road or affects traffic, a permit from the relevant authority may be needed. Mention it so the schedule can be coordinated.