Crane Hire Rates Melbourne
Starting hire rates for Crane2U cranes and equipment across Melbourne, Bacchus Marsh and regional Victoria. All prices include GST. Crane hire comes with a licensed operator; tracked carriers are dry hire. These are starting rates, so the final price can vary with your site, travel and the lift. Call 0457 000 637 or request a quote for an exact price. Not sure which crane you need? Compare every machine on our crane fleet page, see worked examples in our Melbourne crane hire cost guide, or check the crane hire FAQ.
Franna Cranes
| Crane | Hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20T Franna Crane | $214.50 per hour | 4 hours | $858.00 |
| 22T Franna Crane | $230.00 per hour | 4 hours | $920.00 |
| MAC 25T Franna Crane | $236.50 per hour | 4 hours | $946.00 |
| 40T Franna Crane | $286.00 per hour | 4 hours | $1,144.00 |
All Terrain Cranes
| Crane | Hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30T All Terrain Crane | $220.00 per hour | 4 hours | $880.00 |
| 40T All Terrain Crane | $240.00 per hour | 4 hours | $960.00 |
| 50T All Terrain Crane | $286.00 per hour | 4 hours | $1,144.00 |
| 55T All Terrain Crane | $313.50 per hour | 6 hours | $1,881.00 |
| 60T All Terrain Crane | $341.00 per hour | 6 hours | $2,046.00 |
| 70T All Terrain Crane | $385.00 per hour | 8 hours | $3,080.00 |
| 80T All Terrain Crane | $423.50 per hour | 8 hours | $3,388.00 |
| 90T All Terrain Crane | $451.00 per hour | 8 hours | $3,608.00 |
| 100T All Terrain Crane | $495.00 per hour | 8 hours | $3,960.00 |
| 120T All Terrain Crane | $544.50 per hour | 8 hours | $4,356.00 |
| 150T All Terrain Crane | $599.50 per hour | 8 hours | $4,796.00 |
| 230T All Terrain Crane | $753.50 per hour | 8 hours | $6,028.00 |
| 250T All Terrain Crane | $803.00 per hour | 8 hours | $6,424.00 |
Crawler / Spider Cranes
| Crane | Hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8T Crawler Crane | $165.00 per hour | 8 hours | $1,320.00 |
| 3T Crawler Crane | $165.00 per hour | 8 hours | $1,320.00 |
| 4T Crawler Crane | $198.00 per hour | 8 hours | $1,584.00 |
Compact Cranes
| Crane | Hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GF30 Pick & Carry Crane | $187.00 per hour | 4 hours | $748.00 |
| 7T Slew Crane | $187.00 per hour | 4 hours | $748.00 |
| 10T Bubble Crane | $180.00 per hour | 4 hours | $720.00 |
| 13T Bubble Crane | $198.00 per hour | 4 hours | $792.00 |
| 16T Bubble Crane | $203.50 per hour | 4 hours | $814.00 |
| 20T Bubble Crane | $214.50 per hour | 4 hours | $858.00 |
Tracked Carriers
| Equipment | Dry hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25T Tracked Carrier | $440.00 per day | 1 day |
| 2.5T Tracked Carrier | $506.00 per day | 1 day |
| 3T Tracked Carrier | $572.00 per day | 1 day |
| 4T Tracked Carrier | $660.00 per day | 1 day |
Transport
| Crane | Hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Crane Truck | $198.00 per hour | 4 hours | $792.00 |
| Tilt Tray Truck Crane | $159.50 per hour | 4 hours | $638.00 |
Prices may vary. These are starting rates, not fixed quotes. Your final price depends on your site, travel distance, the lift and the hours worked. Crane hire includes a licensed operator and is charged depot to depot, 7am–3:30pm Monday to Friday; overtime, counterweights and permits are extra where they apply. Tracked carriers are dry hire with delivery and pick-up charged separately. Call 0457 000 637 or request a quote for an exact price.
Transport & Haulage
| Service | Hire from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Haulage Transport | $225.50 per hour | 4 hours | $902.00 |
| Local Transport Services | $154.00 per hour | 4 hours | $616.00 |
| Pool Transport Services | $181.50 per hour | 4 hours | $726.00 |
Crew & Site Services
| Service | Rate from (inc GST) | Minimum hire | Minimum charge (inc GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogman / Rigger | $137.50 per hour | 4 hours | $550.00 |
| Electrical Spotter | $126.50 per hour | 4 hours | $506.00 |
| Traffic Management (per controller) | $132.00 per hour | 4 hours | $528.00 |
| Engineered Lift Planning | $192.50 per hour | 4 hours | $770.00 |
| Access Equipment | Price on application | – | – |
| Welding and Fabrication | $132.00 per hour | – | – |
Additional Charges
| Charge | Rate (inc GST) | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Overtime | $82.50 per hour, per worker | Outside 7am–3:30pm Mon–Fri, weekends, public holidays, or after 8 hours continuous hire |
| Fuel levy | 7% of crane hire | All cranes |
| Counterweight transport – 60T | $385.00 each way | Within 100 km of depot; further quoted |
| Counterweight transport – 80T / 90T | $550.00 each way | Within 100 km of depot; further quoted |
| Counterweight transport – 100T and above | $693.00 each way per truck | $913.00 per truck outside normal hours |
| VicRoads permit | $181.50 per trip | 80T cranes and above; freeway tolls on-charged |
| Spreader / beam sling | $874.50 per hire | Plus transport |
| Brick cage / man box / first aid box | $231.00 per hire | Plus transport |
| 2 m kibble | $231.00 per hire | Plus transport |
| Steel bog mats 15 m² (set of 4) | $935.00 per day | Plus transport |
| Timber bog mats 5 m² | $77.00 each per week | Plus transport |
| Traffic management vehicle (with signage) | $324.50 per vehicle, per shift | Traffic management jobs |
| Travel allowance (traffic controller or electrical spotter) | $55.00 per person, per shift | Traffic management and electrical spotter jobs |
| Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) | $467.50 per plan | Jobs that need a traffic guidance scheme |
| Council permit submission fee | $423.50 per permit | Road or footpath closures and occupations |
| Occupation permit application fee | From $193.05 per permit | Council fee; varies by council |
| Occupation fee | From $386.10 per permit, per day | Council fee; varies by council |
All rates include GST. Additional charges apply only where relevant to your job. Call 0457 000 637 or request a quote for an exact price.