Construction and civil crane hire in the Whitsundays
Cranes, operators and dogmen for builders, civil contractors and council across Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. Steel, trusses, panels, precast, culverts and pipes.
Cranes for builders and civil
From a single truss lift on a house build to a full steel frame for a commercial shed, we supply the right crane and a crew that knows building sites. Our Frannas drive in, pick up and place without setting up outriggers, and our 55T truck crane and 80T all-terrain handle the heavy steel and long reach.
On civil and roadworks we place culverts, pipes and precast for councils and contractors, with the lift plan and SWMS ready before we arrive.
Portal frames, beams and roof trusses.
Wall panels, slabs and precast units.
Culverts, pipes and drainage.
Lift plans, SWMS and ISO systems.
Building and civil lifts
The work we do most for builders, contractors and council.
Steel frames
Portal frames, columns and beams for sheds and commercial builds.
Trusses and roofing
Roof trusses, roofing packs and materials lifted to height.
Panels and precast
Insulated panels, wall panels and precast placed on site.
Culverts and pipes
Box culverts, pipes and pits on civil works and roadworks.
Cranes for construction
The cranes we usually send to building and civil jobs. Weight, reach and access decide the final pick, and Lofty confirms it for every job.
Panels, pallets, culverts and materials. No outriggers, so it's quick on tight streets and building sites.
SpecsHeavier precast, pipes and steel, carried around site on the hook.
SpecsSteel frames and trusses with reach over buildings. 44m boom, 60m tip height with jib.
SpecsThe heaviest steel and longest reach. 51m boom, 73m tip height with jib.
SpecsAll-terrain and crawler cranes sourced for major infrastructure, with transport, permits and the lift plan managed by us.
DetailsTracked and wheeled scissor lifts for bolting up frames and fixing at height.
SpecsLoad charts for every crane: Our fleet
Planned before we arrive
Lofty checks the site, ground, access and overhead lines first, then picks the crane and prepares the lift plan and Safe Work Method Statement. Our systems are certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, and we're CICA members, which helps when you need a contractor that passes prequalification.
- Free site assessment before we quote
- Lift plan and SWMS for every job
- Licensed operators, dogmen and riggers
- ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified
Construction crane hire questions
Do you supply the operator and dogman?
Yes. Every crane comes with a licensed operator, and we supply dogmen and riggers to sling, guide and land the load.
Can you work on council and civil projects?
Yes. We place culverts, pipes and precast on civil works and roadworks, and can supply our lift plans, SWMS and ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certificates for your paperwork.
Which crane do I need for my build?
It depends on the heaviest lift, how far it is from where the crane can set up, and the access. Send us the weights and site details and Lofty will pick the crane and confirm it with a site check.
What areas do you cover?
Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Proserpine, Bowen, Collinsville and the rest of the Whitsunday region, the islands, and mine sites from Coppabella to Collinsville.
The Whitsundays and the islands
We work on building and civil sites from our Cannon Valley yard across Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Proserpine, Bowen and Collinsville, the islands, and mining projects from Coppabella to Collinsville.
Whitsunday Islands
Lifts on the resort islands.
Airlie Beach
Our home patch, close to the yard.
Proserpine to Bowen
Across the rest of the region.
Western mine sites
Mine and industrial work out west.
Book a crane for your build
Send Lofty or Casey the weights, the site and the dates. Free, no-obligation quotes and site assessments.