HIAB Hire in Kent

Our HIAB hire service combines transport and precision lifting in a single operation. A HIAB is a hydraulic truck-mounted crane that travels with your load — also known as a lorry-mounted crane, a lorry loader or a crane lorry. Booking one vehicle and one operator removes the need for a separate crane and a separate delivery lorry, which makes lorry-mounted crane hire faster, more practical and more cost-effective for the vast majority of lifting jobs across Kent and the South East.

We handle steel beams (RSJs) for loft conversions and structural alterations, roofing trusses and timber packs, precast concrete lintels and panels, plant and machinery, hot tubs, garden rooms and log cabins, shipping containers up to 26ft, and any other loads that need careful positioning. Whether the destination is a tight residential driveway or a multi-storey commercial build, our operators place loads exactly where they need to go — over fences, onto roofs, into basements, or through restricted-access areas that conventional delivery vehicles cannot reach.

Our fleet includes cranes rated from 1 tonne to 6 tonnes lifting capacity, with reach depending on load weight and crane model. Every job starts with a conversation: we discuss your load dimensions and weight, site access, ground conditions, and any overhead obstructions. From there we recommend the right vehicle and provide a clear, all-inclusive quote with no hidden extras.

The process is straightforward — you tell us what needs moving and where it needs to go. We collect (or you arrange delivery to our yard), then our operator drives to site, sets up stabiliser legs for safety, and places your load precisely. Most residential lifts take under an hour on site. For commercial jobs or multi-lift days, we can schedule consecutive drops to keep your project running on time.