CRANE TYPES
Mini, telescopic and lattice boom
LIFTING CAPACITY
30–3000+ tonnes
BEST FOR
Heavy lifts, infrastructure and restricted ground conditions
AVAILABILITY
Sourced nationwide across the UK
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SPECIALIST PLANT HIRE
Crawler Crane Hire
NATIONWIDE ACROSS THE UK
When lifting projects demand exceptional strength, stability and precision, crawler crane hire gives contractors access to specialist lifting equipment for construction, civil engineering, infrastructure and heavy lift projects across the UK.
- Hard-to-source plant
- Nationwide delivery
- Fast equipment sourcing
CRAWLER CRANE HIRE FOR HEAVY LIFTING PROJECTS
A crawler crane is a tracked lifting crane designed for heavy loads, difficult ground conditions and long-term lifting operations. Its tracked undercarriage spreads weight more evenly than wheeled cranes, helping provide greater stability on challenging sites.
Crawler cranes are commonly used for steel erection, bridge works, industrial installation, renewable energy, civil engineering and other specialist lifting projects where capacity, reach and site conditions are critical.
WHY HIRE A CRAWLER CRANEs?
HIGH LIFTING CAPACITY
Ideal for heavy structural components, plant installation and major infrastructure lifts.
EXCELLENT STABILITY
Tracked undercarriages provide strong stability on difficult ground and large working areas.
SITE MOBILITY
Crawler cranes can move around site more effectively than many conventional lifting solutions.
LONG-TERM PROJECT EFFICIENCY
Well suited to projects requiring repeated lifts over extended programmes.
WHERE CRAWLER CRANE ARE USED
CONSTRUCTION & STEEL ERECTION
Structural steel installation, precast concrete lifting and major building works.
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Bridge works, tunnels, flood defence and large infrastructure projects.
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Wind turbine installation and lifting works on energy infrastructure projects.
INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION
Heavy plant placement, machinery installation and factory or process equipment lifting.
PETROCHEMICAL & ENERGY
Refinery, power station and heavy industrial lifting applications.
PORTS & MARINE
Marine construction, quay developments and coastal infrastructure projects.
RAIL & TRANSPORT
Railway infrastructure, transport hubs and specialist access lifting operations.
HEAVY LIFT SPECIALIST PROJECTS
Complex engineered lifts requiring high capacity and specialist crane configurations.
TYPICAL CRAWLER CRANE SPECIFICATIONS
| Crane Type | Typical Capacity | Boom Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Crawler Crane | 1–10 tonnes | Telescopic | Internal works, glazing, cladding and restricted access lifting |
| Compact Crawler Crane | 10–50 tonnes | Telescopic | Utilities, rail, construction and confined site lifting |
| Telescopic Crawler Crane | 40–220 tonnes | Telescopic boom | Bridge works, rail infrastructure and general construction |
| Lattice Boom Crawler Crane | 100–750 tonnes | Lattice boom | Heavy construction, steel erection and infrastructure projects |
| Heavy Lift Crawler Crane | 750–3,000+ tonnes | Lattice boom / specialist attachments | Wind farms, petrochemical projects and major engineered lifts |
Exact specifications vary depending on manufacturer, model and configuration. Speak to Prime Plant Hire and we’ll help source the right machine for your project.
COMMON CRAWLER CRANE MAKES & MODELS
Prime Plant Hire can help source a wide range of crawler cranes, from compact mini crawler cranes for restricted access work through to high-capacity heavy lift crawler cranes for major infrastructure and industrial projects.
- Liebherr LR Series
- Kobelco CKE / CK Series
- Manitowoc MLC / 999 Series
- Sennebogen Telescopic Crawler Cranes
- Tadano / Demag CC Series
- Maeda / Jekko Mini Crawler Cranes
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS About CRAWLER CRANE HirE
A crawler crane is a tracked lifting crane designed for heavy lifting, stability and operation on challenging ground conditions.
Crawler cranes are used for heavy lifting on construction, infrastructure, industrial, rail, marine and renewable energy projects.
Depending on the project, options include mini crawler cranes, telescopic crawler cranes and lattice boom crawler cranes.
Yes. Prime Plant Hire can source crawler crane hire across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Their tracked undercarriage helps spread the load, making them better suited than many wheeled lifting solutions for more challenging ground conditions.
Yes. We can help source crawler cranes with operators, depending on project requirements and location.
HARD-TO-FIND. FOUND. ANywhere.
Most hire companies focus on standard plant. Prime Plant Hire helps contractors source specialist machines that can be harder to find locally.
Wherever your project is based in the UK, we can help locate and supply the right Crawler Crane for the job.
WHY CHOOSE PRIME PLANT HIRE?
NATIONWIDE SOURCING
We are not limited to one local fleet. We can help source specialist long reach excavators across the UK.
SPECIALIST PLANT KNOWLEDGE
We understand non-standard plant requirements and help match the machine to the job.
FAST, PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Tell us what you are working on and we’ll help identify the right long reach excavator for your project.
NEED A CRAWLER CRANE ANYWHERE IN THE UK?
Prime Plant Hire can source and deliver the right machine for your project quickly, safely and efficiently.