7T Slew Crane
Hire in Melbourne
7 Tonne Slew Crane, 360 Degree Rotation, One Setup
A 7-tonne slew crane lifts up to 7,000 kg and rotates a full 360 degrees under load, which means it can pick up in one place and set down in another without repositioning the machine. Reach in this class typically runs to around 19 meters.
That rotation is the whole point. A crane that cannot slew has to be moved every time the geometry changes. One that can slew sets up once, does everything from that position, and packs down.
Why Rotation Changes
the Economics
Most people booking a crane focus on capacity, but for a 7-tonne lift, the better question is how often the crane must reposition. Every move means raising the outriggers, relocating the crane, reassessing the ground and setting up again. A slew crane can set up once and rotate between the truck, stockpile and set-down point, reducing crane time, road disruption and inconvenience for neighbours. With useful reach, seven tonnes covers most residential and light commercial lifts, including pools, spas, structural steel, trusses, precast panels and rooftop plant across Melbourne, Geelong, Bacchus Marsh or Western Victoria. Tell us what is being lifted, how far over and where the crane can stand.
What a Slew Crane Gives You
Five things separate this machine from non-slewing alternatives:
Full 360-degree rotation under load. Pick up, rotate, and place without moving the carrier or resetting outriggers.
One setup per job. Fewer repositions, less lost time, and a single road occupancy arrangement rather than several.
Reach over obstacles. Lifts across houses, fences, garages,s and landscaping into rear yards that no machine can drive into.
Precise placement. Controlled slewing and boom movement allow accurate positioning rather than approximate drops.
Drives to site. No float transport, so mobilization is faster and cheaper than any tracked machine.
What a Slew Crane Gives You
Five things separate this machine from non-slewing alternatives:
Full 360-degree rotation under load
One setup per job
Reach over obstacles
Precise placement
Drives to site
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Where 7T Slew Cranes Get Used
Pool and Spa Installation
Fiberglass shells, spas and plunge pools lifted from the street over the house into rear yards, which is the single most common use for this class.
Steel and Structural Erection
Beams, columns, portal frames, lintels and roof steel placed on residential builds, extensions and light commercial construction.
Precast and Fabricated Panels
Concrete panels, fabricated walls, retaining elements and precast components positioned on constrained blocks.
Roof Trusses and Framing
Truss sets, framing packages and roof structures lifted onto residential and commercial builds in a single setup.
Rooftop Plant and Services
Air conditioning units, solar frames, water tanks and services equipment lifted onto roofs and plant decks.
Landscaping and Rock Placement
Boulders, trees, water features, sheds and pods placed into rear yards over existing structures and landscaping.
Call us now at 0457 000 637.
How the Job Runs
How the Job Runs
Start with the weight and the distance over.
Start with the weight and the distance over.
Send the lift details
Load weight and dimensions, where the crane can stand, how far the load has to travel, the obstacles in between, and any overhead services.
Send the lift details
Load weight and dimensions, where the crane can stand, how far the load has to travel, the obstacles in between, and any overhead services.
Capacity confirmed at radius
Your distance checked against the load chart, standing position confirmed, permits identified, and a quote issued with all costs itemized.
Capacity confirmed at radius
Your distance checked against the load chart, standing position confirmed, permits identified, and a quote issued with all costs itemized.
Approvals and scheduling
Road occupancy and traffic management arranged where required, spotters booked if powerlines are involved, and the date locked to your program.
Approvals and scheduling
Road occupancy and traffic management arranged where required, spotters booked if powerlines are involved, and the date locked to your program.
Lift day
Crane drives to site, sets up on outriggers, lift completed in a single setup, then packs down and departs.
Lift day
Crane drives to site, sets up on outriggers, lift completed in a single setup, then packs down and departs.
What Comes With the Crane
Six things covered as part of the hire:
Licensed operator supplied. Every crane comes with a ticketed operator holding the correct class of license for the machine.
Site assessment before quoting. Standing position, outrigger spread, ground conditions, overhead services and lift path checked upfront.
Traffic management arranged. Road occupancy permits, traffic control plans and accredited crews where the crane stands on the street.
Electrical spotters where needed. Certified spotters supplied when lifting near overhead powerlines, which is common on residential streets.
Rigging and attachments. Slings, chains, spreader bars and lifting gear matched to the load rather than improvised.
Lift documentation prepared. SWMS, ground bearing figures and engineered lift plans where the builder or council requires them.
Lifting over a house on a residential street? Call 0457 000 637 early, because permits and powerline clearances take longer to arrange than the lift itself.
What Comes With the Crane
Six things covered as part of the hire:
Every Lift Meets Safety Standard
What is a slew crane?
Rates depend on crane size, hire duration, travel distance and whether you need wet or dry hire. Because our Frannas drive themselves to most metro sites, you often avoid float charges completely. Call 0457 000 637 for an accurate, obligation-free quote the same day.
How far can a 7T slew crane reach?
A Franna lifts a load and drives it across the site without outriggers or set-up time. Typical jobs include machinery relocation, steel erection, roof truss installation, concrete panel work, container placement and general construction lifting.
Can a 7 tonne slew crane lift a swimming pool?
Yes. Standard hire is wet hire, which includes a licensed, experienced operator. Dry hire is available for approved clients with appropriately ticketed personnel.
How long does a pool or spa lift take?
All Melbourne metro suburbs, plus Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Werribee, Ballarat, Caroline Springs, Maidstone and the wider Western Victoria region. Our Maddingley depot keeps travel time and cost down for every client.
Do I need a permit to lift over my house?
The 20T is the most compact, ideal for tight access and general lifting. The MAC 25T adds capacity and stability for medium to heavy lifts. The AT 40 is the largest pick and carry crane in the range, built for heavy steel, plant and equipment.
What about powerlines?
Absolutely. With articulated steering, a compact frame and no outriggers, a Franna operates in narrow laneways, congested sites and factories with limited head height where a slewing crane cannot set up.
Where does the crane need to stand?
For most Melbourne and Geelong jobs, we can mobilize the same day or next morning, subject to availability. We operate 24/7, so urgent lifts and night works are never a problem.
Slew crane or pick and carry crane?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
Is an operator included?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
What does 7T slew crane hire cost in Melbourne?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
Which areas do you cover?
Site address, load weight and dimensions, lift or carry distance, access details, ground conditions and your preferred date. Photos and drawings help us confirm the right crane first go.
0457 000 637
Open 24 hours
25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340
Contact Us
The crane drives to site from our depot at 25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340, directly on the Western Freeway. No float transport is involved, which keeps mobilization costs down and makes short notice bookings considerably easier to accommodate. Maidstone is dense established housing with narrow frontages and rear yards that cannot be driven into. Pool installations, extensions and steelwork there almost always mean lifting over the house from the street, which is exactly what a slew crane at this capacity is for.