Franna Crane Hire Melbourne
20T, MAC 25T & 40T Pick-and-Carry Crane Hire
Crane2U provides professional Franna crane hire in Melbourne and Regional Victoria for machinery relocation, structural steel, construction materials, plant movement and general pick-and-carry work. Our Franna fleet includes 20T, MAC 25T and 40T options, with crane selection based on the load weight, working radius, required height, site access, ground conditions and how the load needs to move around the site. View our mobile crane fleet or send your lift details for a suitable recommendation.
Compare 20T, 25T & 40T Franna Cranes
20T Franna Crane
MAC 25T Franna Crane
40T Franna Crane
Nominal crane capacity is only one part of crane selection. Use the Franna crane calculator for an initial guide, then send Crane2U the load, radius, height and site information for confirmation against the relevant load chart.
Crane Hire & Site Support in One Place
Crane2U can coordinate the crane, crew and supporting services around the actual lift. This helps builders, project managers and contractors organise site requirements through one supplier.
Wet & Dry Crane Hire
Flexible crane hire options matched to the project, crew requirements and operating arrangements.
Engineered Lift Planning
Planning support for complex or higher-risk lifts, including lift methodology and site considerations.
Dogman & Riggers
Qualified lifting support for rigging, load control, signalling and safe crane operations.
Electrical Spotters
Qualified spotter support for crane and plant operations near electrical hazards and powerlines.
Transport Services
Transport support for machinery, equipment and project materials across Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
Welding & Fabrication
On-site welding and fabrication support for steel work, modifications, repairs and project requirements.
HOW HIRE WORKS
Need a Reliable Crane for Your Next Project?
Tell us what you are lifting, where it needs to go and what access is available. Crane2U can recommend a suitable crane and supporting services for the job.
Why Choose Crane2U for Franna Hire?
Crane2U supports builders, contractors, project managers and industrial clients with crane selection based on real lift conditions rather than tonne rating alone. Depending on the job, Crane2U can coordinate dogman and rigging support, electrical spotters, engineered lift planning and transport support as part of the project.
- Crane selection based on load, radius, height, access and ground conditions
- 20T, MAC 25T and 40T Franna options
- Support crew and lift planning available where required
- Melbourne and Regional Victoria service coverage
- Project-specific quote based on the actual lift requirements
What This Franna Crane Can Lift
Structural Steel & Steel Erection
Beams, columns, trusses, portal frames and fabricated steel components for sheds, warehouses and commercial construction.
Machinery & Plant Relocation
Production equipment, generators, tanks, workshop machinery and other plant that needs to be lifted and repositioned around a site.
Roof Trusses & Building Materials
Roof trusses, timber packs, steel, pallets and other construction materials for residential and commercial projects
Concrete & Precast Components
Precast elements and construction components where the lift remains within the selected crane’s load chart and site conditions.
HVAC & Mechanical Equipment
Air-conditioning units, chillers and mechanical plant for rooftop, yard and facility projects.
Transformers & Switchboards
Electrical equipment placement with supporting personnel and planning arranged where required.
Franna Crane Hire Across Melbourne & Regional Victoria
Crane2U provides franna crane hire from its Maddingley base for projects across Melbourne and Western Victoria, including Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Werribee, Caroline Springs, Maidstone, Geelong, Ballarat, Gisborne, Ballan, Darley, Rockbank, Eynesbury, Cobblebank, Melton South, Strathtulloh and surrounding areas. View all Crane2U crane hire service areas to confirm coverage for your project location.
What is a Franna crane used for?
A Franna is a pick-and-carry crane used where a load needs to be lifted, moved around a site and placed at another location. Common applications include machinery moves, structural steel, construction materials, plant relocation and general site handling.
Which Franna crane should I hire?
The right crane depends on the load weight, working radius, required hook height, access route, ground conditions and how the load must move. Crane2U can review these details before recommending the 20T, MAC 25T, 40T or another crane class.
Do you provide Franna crane hire across Melbourne?
Yes. Crane2U services Melbourne and Regional Victoria, including Bacchus Marsh, Melton, Werribee, Caroline Springs, Geelong, Ballarat, Gisborne and surrounding areas.
Can Crane2U arrange riggers, dogmen or electrical spotters?
Supporting personnel can be coordinated where the lift requires them, along with engineered lift planning for more complex work.
What information should I send for a Franna crane quote?
Send the site address, load weight and dimensions, pick and set locations, approximate radius, required height, access width, ground conditions, preferred date and site photos or drawings where available.
Can I compare Franna cranes before booking?
Yes. Review the 20T, MAC 25T and 40T Franna pages and use the Crane2U crane calculator as an initial guide. Final suitability should be confirmed against the relevant load chart and site conditions.
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