A full-size mobile crane comes with a full-size price, a big footprint and often a road closure. For a huge share of real-world lifts, a HIAB does the same job from the roadside.

Roof trusses, steel beams, kiosks, generators, statues, awkward one-offs: if it needs lifting and there's somewhere to stand the truck, we're interested. Tell us what needs lifting and we'll tell you straight whether we can do it, and what it'll cost.

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HIAB crane hire: lifting timber roof trusses into place

Tell us the job

What's moving, where it's coming from and going to, and anything about access: narrow lanes, walls, overhead cables. Photos help.

Straight quote

A price and a plan from the small team who actually do the lift. No call centre, no middleman.

Lift day

One truck, one operator. We collect, carry, place and leave the site tidy.

Operated crane hire: you get the operator, not just the machine
Tight-access and confined-site lifts
Slings, chains and lifting accessories on board
Lift planning advice before we arrive
Straight answers: if it needs a bigger crane, we'll say so
Goods in transit and public liability insurance
Strong Arm Haulage HIAB truck lifting roof trusses onto a scaffolded building
What's the difference between HIAB hire and crane hire?

The HIAB is a crane mounted on a lorry, so it drives to site, sets up in minutes and carries the load too. A separate mobile crane lifts more but costs more and needs more space and time.

How much reach do you have?

Reach and capacity trade off: long reach means lighter loads. Send the weight and the distance and we'll confirm the numbers for your lift.

Do you do contract lifts?

Ask when you enquire. Tell us about the site and the load and we'll agree the right arrangement for the job.

How quickly can you come out?

Often within days, sometimes next-day for straightforward lifts. Urgent job? Call rather than email.

Industrial machine unloaded by HIAB inside a warehouse

Sheds, garden rooms and one-off heavy items.

Lift and Shift

Heavy machinery lifted onto the Strong Arm Haulage truck by HIAB crane

Plant and machinery moved door to door, with the crane on the truck.

Machinery Transport

HIAB truck on a driveway lifting a hot tub for delivery

New delivery or relocation, lifted over the garage or garden wall if needed.

Hot Tub, Swim Spa, Sauna Lifting

HIAB crane unloading a blue shipping container from the truck

Containers bought, refurbished, sold and delivered by HIAB.

Container Sales and Haulage

HIAB crane lifting a yacht in a boatyard

Boats moved by road and lifted in and out, cradle and all.

Boat Transport

HIAB crane setting an electric vehicle charger in place for installation

From the back of the truck to up and running.

Installation and Commissioning

CONTACT

Tell us about the job and we'll come back with a straight answer and a fair price.

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