HIAB Hire
Brief a HIAB hire requirement once and let CTS match the job with checked operators that understand vehicle mounted crane work, access limits and transport planning.
- Private brief. 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.
HIAB hire matched to the load, lift and access
HIAB hire is rarely just a truck booking. The operator needs to know what is being lifted, how heavy it is, how far it must reach, what the ground is like and whether the delivery point has room to work safely. A cheap answer that ignores the lift details can become the wrong vehicle on the day.
CTS helps buyers set out the load, dimensions, collection point, destination, offload position and any timing constraints before suitable operators see the brief. This keeps the conversation practical from the start. The provider can assess whether the work needs a small crane vehicle, a larger lorry mounted crane, specialist lifting accessories or a separate site plan.
Use the quote form on this page to give CTS the practical details. Your brief is handled privately, shared only with suitable providers and remains free for shippers with no obligation to appoint.
What a hiab hire brief should cover
Clear details help providers assess the job and respond with useful prices.
| Area | What the operator provides | What to agree up front |
|---|---|---|
| Load details | HIAB operators assess size, weight and lifting points. | Dimensions, gross weight and whether certified lifting points exist. |
| Reach | Crane capacity depends on radius, not only headline weight. | Distance from vehicle to final placement. |
| Site access | Vehicle choice reflects road width, turning space and ground conditions. | Photos, restrictions, permits and delivery contact. |
| Equipment | Chains, slings, spreaders or forks may be required. | Who supplies lifting accessories and who signs off the lift. |
| Timing | Timed crane slots and site windows can be built into the brief. | Ready time, booking window and any weekend restrictions. |
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 brief to check the practical points 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 brief 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
CTS is designed for transport requirements where the cheapest headline tariff is not enough. The form captures the job, the route, the handling needs and the timing so suitable operators can respond properly.
- Private brief. 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 a HIAB hire quote?
Can a HIAB lift over walls or fences?
Is HIAB hire priced by hour or by job?
Can CTS arrange HIAB transport as well as lifting?
Do I have to choose the first operator?
Request hiab 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