Franna Crane Hire
in Melbourne
Our 20T, 25T & 40T Franna Cranes
When you have a tight site, heavy loads, and a deadline that won’t wait, your project can fall behind. Crane2U solves this with fast, professional Franna crane hire in Melbourne, Geelong, and Western Victoria.
With no outriggers and no long set-up, our pick and carry cranes near you drive in fast. They lift your load and place it exactly where you need it, even on tight sites.
Trusted Team for Pick and Carry
Crane Hire in Melbourne
When you search for Franna crane hire in Melbourne, you want a crew that turns up on time, understands your site and lifts safely. That is exactly what Crane2U delivers, every single job. Franna, a Terex brand, is Australia’s most trusted name in pick and carry cranes. Unlike slewing cranes, a Franna needs no outriggers and no lengthy set-up. It drives in, hooks up, lifts your load and carries it exactly where it needs to go.That mobility saves you set-up time, float costs and standing hours. It is the reason Franna hire is often the smartest and most cost-effective lifting solution for Melbourne job sites.
What a Franna Crane
Does Better Than Any
Other Crane?
A Franna is a mobile pick and carry crane designed to remove the delays and hidden costs of conventional crane hire. On your job, that means:
- Zero set-up time. No outriggers, so the crane starts lifting the moment it arrives.
- Access where others fail. A compact, articulated frame that works in narrow laneways, congested yards and sheds with low head height.
- No float fees on most metro jobs. Road registered, so it drives itself between sites.
- One machine, two jobs. It lifts the load and transports it across the site in a single movement.
- Full lifting gear on board. Hydraulic boom, fly jib, hook block, winch and certified rigging equipment come with every hire.
What a Franna Crane
Does Better Than Any
Other Crane?
A Franna is a mobile pick and carry crane designed to remove the delays and hidden costs of conventional crane hire. On your job, that means:
Access where others fail
Zero outrigger set-up
Carries under load
No float fees on most metro jobs
Full lifting gear on board
Choose the Right Franna for Your Lift
Choose the Right Franna
for Your Lift
Our fleet covers every common lifting scenario in Victoria. Each crane is late-model, fully insured and inspected before it leaves the depot,
with current load charts available on request.
20T Franna Crane
AT40 Franna Crane
MAC 25T Franna crane
Unsure which crane suits your job? Send us your load weight, dimensions, and site photos, and we will recommend the best crane, supported by load charts. Not sure which Franna fits? Work it out in seconds with our Franna crane calculator, or send us your load details and we will match the crane for you.
What Our Franna Cranes Lift
Steel Erection
Dependable support for precast concrete panel installation and handling across commercial, civil and large residential construction projects statewide.
Machinery Relocation
Factory machinery moves and equipment installation handled with complete care, including tight-access positioning inside busy sheds and warehouses.
Roof Truss Installation
Fast, safe roof truss lifts that keep your carpenters productive and your building program running right on track.
Concrete Panel Work
Dependable support for precast concrete panel installation and handling across commercial, civil and large residential construction projects statewide.
Containers & Portable Buildings
Shipping containers, site sheds and modular portable buildings lifted, carried and set down exactly where you want them.
Plant Maintenance & HVAC
Shutdown support plus generators, transformers, switchboards and HVAC units installed safely and efficiently for factories, plants and facilities.
Call us now at 0457 000 637.
How Our Franna Hire Process Works
How Our Franna Hire Process Works
Four steps, one phone call. Start yours now.
Four steps, one phone call. Start yours now.
Tell us about the lift
Call, email or fill in the quote form with your site address, load weight, dimensions and required date. Photos and drawings help.
Tell us about the lift
Call, email or fill in the quote form with your site address, load weight, dimensions and required date. Photos and drawings help.
Get a fixed quote
We confirm the right Franna for the job, 20T, 25T or AT40, and send a clear, all-inclusive quote, usually the same day.
Get a fixed quote
We confirm the right Franna for the job, 20T, 25T or AT40, and send a clear, all-inclusive quote, usually the same day.
We plan and mobilize
Operator assigned, SWMS and lift plan prepared, rigging gear loaded. The crane drives to your site ready to work on arrival.
We plan and mobilize
Operator assigned, SWMS and lift plan prepared, rigging gear loaded. The crane drives to your site ready to work on arrival.
Lift, carry, done
Your load is lifted and placed safely and efficiently. We leave the site tidy and your program a step ahead of schedule.
Lift, carry, done
Your load is lifted and placed safely and efficiently. We leave the site tidy and your program a step ahead of schedule.
Why Melbourne
Builders Choose
Crane2U for
Franna Hire?
Crane2U is a Victorian business run by people who answer their own phones. Every wet hire includes a licensed, VOC-verified operator who knows Frannas inside out, with dogmen, riggers and electrical spotters available on request, so your lift is covered end to end. This focus on safety and professionalism helps you feel confident in our service.
Safety and compliance are our priorities. SWMS, lift plans, and load charts are standard, with in-house lift planning ensuring every lift meets safety standards.
- Licensed operators. VOC-verified crew with every wet hire.
- Riggers on request. Dogmen, riggers and electrical spotters available.
- Safety as standard. SWMS, lift plans and current load charts included.
- Upfront pricing. The price we quote is the price you pay.
- Genuine 24/7 service. Night works, weekend pours and emergency lifts covered.
- Full fleet backup. All-terrain cranes to 250T, crawlers, crane trucks and tilt trays.
Why Melbourne
Builders Choose
Crane2U for
Franna Hire?
Crane2U is a Victorian business run by people who answer their own phones. Every wet hire includes a licensed, VOC-verified operator who knows Frannas inside out, with dogmen, riggers and electrical spotters available on request, so your lift is covered end to end. This focus on safety and professionalism helps you feel confident in our service.
Safety and compliance are our priorities. SWMS, lift plans, and load charts are standard, with in-house lift planning.
Every Lift Meets Safety Standard
How much does Franna crane hire cost in Melbourne?
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.
What is a Franna crane used for?
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.
Do you supply an operator with the crane?
Yes. Standard hire is wet hire, which includes a licensed, experienced operator. Dry hire is available for approved clients with appropriately ticketed personnel.
Which areas do you cover?
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.
What is the difference between the 20T, 25T and 40T Franna?
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.
Can a Franna work in tight-access areas?
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.
How quickly can you get a crane to my site?
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.
What information do you need for a quote?
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.
Franna Crane Hire FAQs
Franna Crane Hire FAQs
Find answers to common questions about our crane hire services, equipment, operators, and project support.
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0457 000 637
Operating Hours
Open 24 hours
Location
25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340
Contact Us
Melbourne is Victoria's capital and Australia's fastest-growing major city, with a construction pipeline that never slows down. The City of Melbourne and its surrounding councils keep approving record levels of development, and Crane2U supports it all from 25 Rowsley Station Rd, Maddingley VIC 3340, right on the Western Freeway corridor.