2 Axle All Terrain Crane
Hire in Melbourne
Compact Two Axle All Terrain Cranes for Confined Sites
Plenty of jobs need proper boom height but sit on a block barely wide enough for a truck. A two-axle all-terrain crane answers exactly that, and Crane2U runs them daily across Melbourne, Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, and Western Victoria.
Short chassis, tight turning circle, quick outrigger spread. It arrives on its own wheels, sets up in the space available, and still puts real capacity where a bigger machine would never fit.
Serious Boom on the
Smallest Footprint We Run
Type 2 axle all-terrain crane hire into Google, and you almost certainly have a space problem paired with a height problem. Those two rarely go together, which is why this class exists. Two axles means a shorter wheelbase than anything else in the all-terrain range. It threads down suburban streets, turns into standard driveways, and parks inside compounds that a three-axle unit would block entirely. Once positioned, the boom does the rest. Reach across a building, over a fence line, or up a facade without needing the crane to sit anywhere near the load. Contact Crane2u today!
Where the Two Axle Machine Wins
Compact all-terrain cranes trade maximum tonnage for access. On a constrained site, that trade is worth making:
- Smallest setup area in the range. Fits compounds and yards where larger units simply cannot deploy.
- Fast on and off. Fewer outriggers to pack and level means shorter setup and quicker turnaround.
- Handles unsealed ground. All Wheel Drive keeps it moving on gravel, dirt, and half-finished sites.
- Cheaper to mobilize. Less counterweight traveling means fewer support trucks on your invoice.
- Road registered. Drives between jobs directly, no float booking and no waiting on transport.
Where the Two Axle Machine Wins
Compact all-terrain cranes trade maximum tonnage for access. On a constrained site, that trade is worth making:
Smallest setup area in the range
Fast on and off
Handles unsealed ground
Cheaper to mobilize
Road registered
Is Two Axles Enough for Your Lift
Is Two Axles Enough
for Your Lift
Capacity drops away as the boom extends, so the honest answer depends on weight and radius together. Here is how the range stacks up.
Two Axle: Compact Access
Three Axle: Balanced Option
Four and Five Axle: Heavy Reach
Not certain which one covers your lift? Run the numbers through our crane calculator, or send weights, radius, and photos, and we will size it properly.
Jobs Suited to a Compact All Terrain Crane
Residential Steel and Beams
Structural beams, posts and lintels lifted into home extensions, knock-down rebuilds and townhouse projects on narrow suburban blocks.
Rooftop Plant Installation
Air conditioning units, exhaust fans and hot water systems placed onto shop, office and apartment roofs from the street below.
Swimming Pool Placement
Fiberglass shells craned over fences and dropped into backyard excavations where access down the side is impossible.
Small Commercial Fitouts
Shopfront glazing, signage, awnings and mezzanine steel installed on tight retail strips and busy commercial frontages.
Machinery and Workshop Moves
Lathes, presses, compressors and workshop equipment lifted through roller doors and positioned inside light industrial units.
Tank and Container Placement
Water tanks, small containers, garden studios and site sheds set down accurately on properties with limited access.
Call us now at 0457 000 637.
Four Steps to Getting the Crane On Site
Four Steps to Getting the Crane On Site
One call gets it moving.
One call gets it moving.
Send us the details
Load weight, how far the crane must reach, hook height, ground surface, and how wide the access is. Photos help enormously.
Send us the details
Load weight, how far the crane must reach, hook height, ground surface, and how wide the access is. Photos help enormously.
We confirm the machine
Your figures go against the two-axlee chart. If it clears at your radius, we quote it, and if not, we recommend the next size up.
We confirm the machine
Your figures go against the two-axlee chart. If it clears at your radius, we quote it, and if not, we recommend the next size up.
Booked and prepared
Operator scheduled, paperwork drafted, packing and rigging loaded, and the crane leaves the depot ready for your specific site.
Booked and prepared
Operator scheduled, paperwork drafted, packing and rigging loaded, and the crane leaves the depot ready for your specific site.
Set up, lift, done
Outriggers deployed on packing, boom extended, load placed exactly where you need it, then the machine packs up and departs.
Set up, lift, done
Outriggers deployed on packing, boom extended, load placed exactly where you need it, then the machine packs up and departs.
What Comes Standard With Every Booking
Ring Crane2U and you speak to the people who dispatch the machines. Your two-axle crane arrives with a ticketed operator who works this size unit constantly and knows how to place it in awkward spots without drama.
Confined sites carry their own risks. Overhead power lines, soft edges, service pits, and neighboring structures all get assessed before mobilization, and we bring packing to spread outrigger loads properly.
- Experienced operators. Current tickets plus verification on the specific machine.
- Extra crew available. Riggers, dogmen and spotters added when the job needs them.
- Site assessed first. Access, ground and overhead hazards reviewed before the crane leaves.
- Clear pricing. Travel, hire time, and crew itemized upfront with nothing hidden.
- Any hour, any day. Early starts, night work and weekend jobs are all part of normal service.
- Bigger machines behind us. Franna cranes, larger all-terrains, crawlers and transport on call.
What Comes Standard With Every Booking
Ring Crane2U and you speak to the people who dispatch the machines. Your two-axle crane arrives with a ticketed operator who works this size unit constantly and knows how to place it in awkward spots without drama.
Confined sites carry their own risks. Overhead power lines, soft edges, service pits, and neighboring structures all get assessed before mobilization, and we bring packing to spread outrigger loads properly.
- Experienced operators. Current tickets plus verification on the specific machine.
- Extra crew available. Riggers, dogmen and spotters added when the job needs them.
- Site assessed first. Access, ground and overhead hazards reviewed before the crane leaves.
- Clear pricing. Travel, hire time, and crew itemized upfront with nothing hidden.
- Any hour, any day. Early starts, night work and weekend jobs are all part of normal service.
- Bigger machines behind us. Franna cranes, larger all-terrains, crawlers and transport on call.
How much does 2 axle all terrain crane hire cost?
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 much space does a two axle crane need?
Considerably less than a three- or four-axle machine, though it still requires firm, level ground for the outriggers to spread. Send photos of the access and setup area, and we will confirm before the day.
What can a two-axle all-terrain crane lift?
Residential steel, rooftop plant, pools, tanks, workshop machinery and small commercial installations. Capacity reduces as the boom extends, so we always check your weight against radius before quoting.
Can it get down a suburban driveway?
Frequently yes, which is the entire point of this class. Standard driveways, laneways and shared accessways are usually workable, but overhead wires and gate widths need checking first.
Do you supply the operator?
Yes. All-terrain cranes go out wet hire with our operator running the machine. Riggers and dogmen are quoted separately depending on the lift plan.
Should I book this or a Franna crane?
A Franna carries loads around the site but works at lower heights. Choose the two-axle all-terrain when you need boom height and reach from a fixed position.
Which suburbs do you service?
All Melbourne metro suburbs with strong coverage through Maidstone, Werribee and Caroline Springs, plus Geelong, Bacchus Marsh, Melton and Ballarat.
How quickly can you get one out?
Usually same day or next morning depending on availability. Compact machines mobilize faster than the large units because there is no counterweight convoy to organize.
Book the Crane That Actually Fits the Sites
Book the Crane That Actually Fits the Sites
No point sending a machine that cannot get through the gate. Ring 0457 000 637, email info@crane2u.com.au, or submit the quote form, and we will confirm whether the two-axle all-terrain is right for your job before anything rolls out.
0457 000 637
Open 24 hours
25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340
Contact Us
Contact Us
The two-axle crane spends most of its life in the western suburbs, and that is no coincidence. Our depot at 25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340 sits on the Western Freeway, putting the whole western corridor within a straightforward run. No point sending a machine that cannot get through the gate. Ring 0457 000 637, email info@crane2u.com.au, or submit the quote form, and we will confirm whether the two-axle all-terrain is right for your job before anything rolls out.