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We provide a range of cranes, covering all different types for all different uses. Our crane fleet includes:

16 tonne Tadano slewing crane (also known as Tom Thumb)
20 tonne Franna all terrain pick & carry crane
25 tonne Franna pick & carry mobile crane
28 tonne Tidd pick & carry mobile crane
55 tonne Terex all terrain slewing crane
55 tonne Liebherr all terrain crane
60 tonne Liebherr all terrain crane
95 tonne Liebherr all terrain crane
Counterweight trucks

We provide a range of cranes to hire, covering all different types for different use cases. Some of cranes include:

16 tonne Tadano slewing crane (also known as Tom Thumb)
25 tonne Franna pick & carry mobile crane
28 tonne Tidd pick & carry mobile crane
55 tonne Liebherr All Terrain

See our full suite of cranes here.

Choosing the right crane hire equipment depends on:

the specifications of each job
the lifting capacity of the crane
how much you need to lift for the job
job site specifications
the presence of any obstructions the crane needs to work around
the terrain of the environment

At JGB Cranes, we can perform a site visit to better understand and determine the right crane for your project.

This will depend on the nature of the job required. Mobile cranes can easily travel to different areas of a job site, whereas tower cranes are fixed to a single spot.

Each crane has their own benefits and drawbacks. For example, if your job is subject to a tight deadline, then mobile cranes offer a distinct advantage (the ability to move and drive on roads for quick arrival, for example). Tower cranes, on the other hand, are effective if you have a long-term project that requires a longer reach.

Insurance is included as part of the hire fee for our entire crane fleet. This also includes insurance for our operators, our rigger and dogman teams, as well as any other staff attending your site.

For all enquiries, you can give us a call on 93309811 or send us an email to bookings@jgbcranes.com.au. We can discuss the project at hand, and help identify the requirements for your crane. We can even attend your site if need be, to view it in person.

Once we recommend the right crane for the job, we’ll then guide you through the process of site planning, crane establishment, operation, and removal.

Insurance is included as part of the hire fee for our entire crane fleet. This also includes insurance for our operators, our rigger and dogmen teams, and any other staff attending your site.

Choosing the right crane hire equipment depends on the specifications of each job. You need to understand the lifting capacity of the crane and how much you need to lift for the job. You also need to understand the job site, and whether there will be any obstructions that the crane needs to work around. Different cranes also work on different terrains, so the ground should be considered when choosing crane hire equipment.

At JGB Cranes, we can perform a site visit to help you determine the right crane for your project.

Our crane hire policy is a bit too wordy to include on this page. But get in touch with us, and we can email a copy for you to peruse at your leisure.

Mobile cranes are mounted on a type of carrier. This can either be a truck-type carrier, a crawler, or a special rubber-tyre platform. These self-propelled cranes are either hydraulic cranes with a telescopic boom or cable-controlled cranes. Mobile cranes can easily reach any site, and they can be used as lift and carry cranes to transport loads.

Whether they’re tower cranes, slewing cranes, all-terrain cranes, or more, all types of cranes have a few key features:

Control Station
Boom
Jib
Counterweight
Hook
Reinforced Steel Cable
Rotex Gear

Beyond these basic features, different types of cranes have different parts and specifications.

The lifting capacity is the maximum weight a crane can hold. This is generally measured in metric tonnes. The lifting capacity of a crane will change depending on how far the load is held at the end of the jib. The further the load extends, the more the load capacity decreases. Maximum lifting capacity is measured by being close to the centre pin of the crane.