Tight Access Crane Hire Melbourne
Spider cranes, compact cranes and tracked carriers for backyards, laneways and indoor lifts
Not every lift has room for a mobile crane. Crane2U supplies tight-access cranes for backyards, side paths, laneways, courtyards, basements and inside buildings across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Our Maeda mini crawler (spider) cranes can be walked through gates and doorways, then set up on outriggers to lift where nothing else can.
When the crane can reach from the street, we also use Frannas and all-terrain cranes to lift over the house, which is often quicker and cheaper.
Tight Access Crane Hire Melbourne
Spider cranes, compact cranes and tracked carriers for backyards, laneways and indoor lifts
Cranes for Tight Access
Cranes for Tight Access
Franna Crane Hire
All-Terrain Crane Hire
Crawler Spider Crane Hire
Tight-Access Equipment
- Crawler spider cranes: walk through narrow gates and doorways, then lift on outriggers
- 2.8T, 3T and 4T crawler cranes for heavier compact lifts
- Tracked carriers to move materials and plant across soft or uneven ground
- Compact and small cranes for restricted sites
Typical Tight-Access Lifts
- Steel beams, glass and materials into backyards and rear extensions (glass lifting)
- Spas, plunge pools and saunas (sauna lifting)
- Machinery and plant inside factories and plant rooms (machinery relocation)
- Air-conditioning units in courtyards and on low roofs (air-conditioning lifting)
- Inner-city laneway and townhouse lifts
What We Need to Check
Send us the narrowest gate or path width, any steps or slopes on the way in, the load weight and where it needs to go. We check whether a spider crane can walk in and set up, the ground and floor conditions, and overhead clearance. If a spider crane won’t fit, we’ll tell you whether a mobile crane can lift over the house instead.
What is the narrowest access a spider crane can fit through?
It depends on the model. Our smallest Maeda mini crawler is narrow enough for many standard side gates; send us your narrowest width and we will confirm.
Can a crane lift over my house instead?
Often, yes. Frannas and all-terrain cranes can lift over the house from the street. We will tell you which option is quicker and cheaper.
Can you work inside a building?
Yes. Spider cranes and tracked carriers can work indoors, subject to door size and floor capacity.
Will a spider crane damage my lawn or paving?
We use protective mats and plan the route in. Tell us about soft ground or delicate surfaces when you book.
Does the crane come with an operator?
Yes. Wet hire includes a licensed operator; dogmen and riggers can be added.
How much does tight access crane hire cost?
It depends on the crane, access and time on site. Send the details for a firm quote, or read about crane hire costs.
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