A 5-Point Checklist For Hiring The Right Mobile Crane For Your Project

What are all terrain cranes and why do you need them?

Hiring a crane for your project is a no-brainer. You save big on purchase costs and maintenance fees whilst gaining access to the equipment your project needs to succeed. At Quinlan Cranes, our range of equipment for hire is extensive and hiring the wrong crane for your project can delay your project’s timelines. It can lead to delays, damage and safety breaches on-site.

It’s an important decision to make. Quinlan Cranes has been supporting our customers with high-quality equipment and crane hiring solutions since 2002. With a dedicated team of professionals, we’re equipped to support you with a range of needs and provide you with general guidance on your project. So, when it comes to choosing the right crane, you’re in luck.

There are elements to consider to ensure you make the right choice. Let’s get started.

1. Load

Choosing the right crane starts with understanding the requirements of your project. For instance, will your project require heavy lifting? When considering the weight of the loads you will be dealing with, it’s important to understand the exact specifications and weight measurements to ensure that safety is maintained on-site. Some cranes are equipped to lift heavier loads and may be better suited for your project. If you require heavy lifting, you may want to consider cranes like:

2. Site

Assessing your site conditions and needs is a big element in choosing the right crane. From elements as simple as understanding the gate’s measurements and ensuring your crane can get on-site comfortably, to assessing the site conditions you’re likely to face (i.e. solid ground, wet conditions, etc). If you’re working on a smaller site, you may consider a crane that is suitable for navigating compact environments, such as the Franna crane. Or, if your site will face rough conditions, you should explore our Rough Terrain Cranes.

3. Lift

Alongside considering your load requirements, it’s important to assess the lifting requirements of your project. For instance, does your project require access to heights? Choosing the wrong crane when height access is required can be particularly dangerous, as you want to ensure that access to heights is precise and efficient. Some cranes that are best suited to lifting requirements include:

4. Operator

At Quinlan Cranes, we offer an experienced and licensed operator with our crane hire options, so you can ensure that your project is in safe and expert hands. This is known as a ‘wet hire’, however, if you opt for a ‘dry hire’, you will need to consider the operator for the machine yourself. Generally, a ‘wet hire’ is far safer as the operator understands the crane specifications and operations. Consider your project’s safety, efficiency and completion when you choose a ‘wet hire’ with Quinlan Cranes.

5. Paperwork

Safety always comes first. So, do your research and ensure that you’re choosing a legitimate crane hiring company, as this will make or break the success of your project. You will want to ensure that compliance is maintained for the cranes (i.e. they are well inspected and serviced), that the company are insured, and that they uphold a generally high reputation.

At Quinlan Cranes, we’re an ISO-accredited company, so safety is at the forefront of our services. We regularly inspect and maintain our cranes to ensure that they are suitable for hiring and perform safely when on-site. Our operations are planned and undergo risk assessments to give you complete confidence that your project is in good hands.

Get Started With Quinlan Cranes

The most important point on your checklist before you hire a crane is to contact our team! Our team of experts will be able to answer your questions and ensure that you’re guided to the right crane for the job. If you have any questions and you’re not sure about the details of your project, we’ll make sure you’re in the right place. You can rely on us to complete your project with safety, budget, deadline and efficiency in mind.

With Quinlan Cranes, you can guarantee:

24/7 availability
Qualified team on-site
ISO-accredited support