Crane Machinery Types & Operational Capacities

Understand the lifting specifications, boom reach, and terrain suitability for each machinery class operating throughout Greater Brisbane and South East Queensland.

Capacity: 40T - 500T+ QLD Road Registered

All Terrain Cranes

Multi-axle road-legal cranes designed for both highway speeds and rough construction terrain. Ideal for multi-storey precast panels, bridge girders, and large infrastructure projects across Queensland.

Leading Brands: Liebherr (LTM series), Tadano, Demag, Grove
Typical Applications:
Precast Concrete Placement Bridge Girders & Overpasses Tower Crane Erection Heavy Industrial Machinery
Capacity: 15T - 35T QLD Road Registered

Franna / Pick & Carry Cranes

Articulated non-slewing cranes capable of picking up a load and taxiing it across tight job sites without outriggers. Essential for machinery relocation, boat ramps, and industrial yard handling.

Leading Brands: Terex Franna (AT-15, MAC-25, AT-40)
Typical Applications:
Machinery Relocation Workshop Loading Tight Residential Infill Structural Steel Taxiing
Capacity: 20T - 130T QLD Road Registered

Mobile Slewing Cranes

Compact hydraulic truck cranes engineered for rapid outrigger deployment in residential suburbs and commercial driveways. The workhorse of Brisbane suburban building.

Leading Brands: Kato, Tadano GT series, Liebherr
Typical Applications:
Roof Trusses & Framing Residential Swimming Pools Air Conditioning Chillers Light Structural Steel
Capacity: 50T - 600T QLD Road Registered

Crawler Cranes

Heavy tracked cranes delivering maximum stability and high lift capacities on unpaved soft soils, marine wharves, and long-term civil construction projects.

Leading Brands: Kobelco, Hitachi Sumitomo, Liebherr LR series
Typical Applications:
Foundation Piling Port & Wharf Works Long-Term Civil Infrastructure Wind Farm Assemblies
Capacity: 13T - 25T QLD Road Registered

City & Compact Cranes

Single-cab ultra-compact slewing cranes with 4-wheel multi-mode steering (including crab steering). Designed specifically for narrow urban alleys, basement basements, and tight inner-city sites.

Leading Brands: Kato City Crane (CR-130Ri, CR-200Rf)
Typical Applications:
Inner Brisbane CBD Alleys Under Overhead Powerlines Indoor Warehouse Lifts Basement Excavations
Capacity: 3T - 15T on-board QLD Road Registered

Crane Trucks & HIABs

Flatbed rigid or articulated trucks fitted with rear or mid-mounted hydraulic knuckle boom cranes. The most economical solution for transport plus self-offloading.

Leading Brands: Palfinger, Hiab, Fassi, Cormach
Typical Applications:
Shipping Container Relocations Building Site Deliveries Electrical Transformers & Switchboards Palletized Freight