Crane Lorry Hire
Crane lorry hire is often needed when the same vehicle must transport the load and lift it on or off site. Providers need load dimensions, weight, lift radius, access, ground conditions, route, timing and whether a lift plan is required before quoting. CTS helps you set out the job and routes it to suitable providers for direct responses.
- Private request. Your requirement is not posted to a public load board.
- Operational fit. Vehicle, access, timing and handling needs shape the shortlist.
- Buyer control. You compare responses and choose whether to proceed.
Crane lorry hire quotes for transport and offload jobs where reach, lift weight, access and ground conditions matter.
A crane lorry quote depends on the lift as much as the journey. A load that weighs two tonnes close to the vehicle is not the same as a lighter load lifted over a wall or into a tight yard. Providers need to understand reach, height, obstruction, ground stability, parking position and how the load will be slung before confirming suitability.
Crane lorries are used for cabins, containers, machinery, building materials, steel, timber, generators, hot tubs, signs and awkward site deliveries. Providers may ask for photos, load dimensions, weight, lift position, access width, overhead obstructions, ground surface, delivery contact and whether traffic management is needed. CTS does not plan or supervise lifts; providers assess the method and quote directly.
Use the quote form on this page to give CTS the practical details. Your request is handled privately, shared only with suitable providers and remains free for shippers with no obligation to appoint.
What a crane lorry hire request should cover
Clear details help providers assess the route, handling and timing before they respond.
| Load | Dimensions, weight, photos, lifting points and value | |
|---|---|---|
| Lift | Radius, height, reach, obstructions and landing position | |
| Access | Road width, parking, ground conditions and turning space | |
| Vehicle | Crane lorry, HIAB-style vehicle, flatbed or specialist option | |
| Planning | Lift plan, RAMS, timing, traffic management and site contact | |
Send one request before you ring round carriers
The form captures the route, load and handling details so suitable providers can respond on the facts.
What CTS helps you compare
Use one private request to compare transport fit before choosing a provider.
Give providers the operational detail they need before pricing.
CTS routes the requirement to operators suited to the load and location.
Licence, insurance and provider checks are completed before introduction.
A clearer request makes it easier to compare price, capability and timing.
Set expectations for updates, PODs and site communication.
You decide whether any response is right for the job.
The right provider depends on the details
The form captures the route, handling needs, timing and practical constraints so suitable operators can respond to the same facts.
- Private request. Your requirement is not posted to a public load board.
- Operational fit. Vehicle, access, timing and handling needs shape the shortlist.
- Buyer control. You compare responses and choose whether to proceed.
How it works
One brief. A private shortlist. No obligation at any point.
Use the form to describe the load, route, timing and contacts.
The requirement is matched to suitable operators for the work.
Review pricing, service approach and any practical conditions.
Proceed with the provider you prefer, or walk away without obligation.
Common questions
Costs, details, suitability and how the CTS matching process works.
What information is needed for crane lorry hire?
Is crane lorry hire the same as HIAB hire?
Can a crane lorry lift over a wall?
Who prepares the lift plan?
Does CTS operate crane lorries?
Request crane lorry hire quotes
Brief the requirement once and compare private responses from suitable checked UK operators. CTS is free for shippers and there is no obligation.
Run transport? Join the network- CTS checks the practical fit
- Suitable operators can respond privately
- You decide whether to proceed