You will require the relevant ‘Slewing Mobile Crane Licence’ for that particular crane’s capacity. The minimum licence requirement is a Slewing Mobile Crane C2 license (up to 20t). Your Preston Hire Sales representative will discuss specific requirements with you pending your chosen SuperCrane™ model.
We encourage a licensed dogman to be used as they are professionally trained for this task. Discuss your needs with us and we can assist you in ensuring safety and work capabilities are met.
No. Outriggers are required to be correctly used during all outrigger crane operations for safety and functionality purposes.
This can be achieved by using outrigger pads that help distribute the load. Discuss your specific needs with your Preston Hire Sales representative.
Yes. Preston Hire has a variety of outrigger pads sizes available to use. Please discuss this with your Preston Hire Sales representative.
Our crawler crane range can provide you with these features. Please discuss this with your Preston Hire Sales representative.
Some of the Preston Hire SuperCrane™ range have a searcher hook. Upon discussion of your specific project, we will select an appropriate crane model for your needs.
Some of our smaller crane units can be transported on a standard industrial trailer, pending the capabilities and dimensions of the trailer. Preston Hire has our own transport trailer available for deliveries or alternatively for larger cranes requiring specific transport needs we will assist in organising appropriate transportation.
We can provide draft version lift studies if needed, however, they require engineer sign-off.
The Preston Hire fleet is always expanding to ensure we can meet customer needs. We have a number of machines in our current fleet that can be operated via Non-Combustion methods. Please discuss your specific needs with your Preston Hire Sales representative.
Yes, we offer both.
This varies per job and can be discussed with your Preston Hire Sales representative prior to receiving your quote.
We offer both options for payment.
Yes, we have AS.1418 tested and certified lifting equipment available for hire.
Yes. As a verified member of CICA we believe that ensuring our cranes meet the CICA CraneSafe certification each year is our best way to showcase the quality of our machines.