CRANE HIRE
A fast, responsive service and a comprehensive choice of the latest, reliable cranes and equipment.
Our service is designed for contractors who want to retain responsibility for planning and managing the lifting operation, while relying on high-quality equipment and experienced operators to deliver the lift on site.

We supply modern, well-maintained cranes with fully qualified operators, working under your direction. Your team defines the lift plan, selects the equipment and manages slinging and signalling — we provide the machinery and the expertise to carry it out safely and efficiently.

Our fleet is led by Magni and Manitou rotating telehandlers, supported by compact Maeda spider cranes for restricted access environments and Liebherr all terrain cranes for higher-capacity lifts. This range allows you to select the right equipment for each lift — whether working in confined urban spaces or on larger-scale construction sites.

Every machine is maintained to a high standard, regularly inspected and ready for dependable performance on site. Our operators are experienced in working within live environments, integrating seamlessly into your team and responding to real-time site conditions.

FOR HIRE NATIONWIDE

The entire Owen machine range is available for hire 24/7

At Owen Lifting we understand that no two projects are the same. That’s why our crane hire service is structured to be flexible — supporting short-term requirements, ongoing works or time-critical operations where reliability matters.
Available nationwide, 24/7, Owen Lifting provides responsive crane hire that gives you control, supported by the right equipment and experienced operators to deliver the lift.
If you need to hire a crane and operator — and retain full control of your lift — call Owen Lifting today
EXPLAINER
How does crane hire work?
Crane hire entails hiring a crane and equipment from Owen Lifting, under a standard hire arrangement, whereby the client remains responsible for planning and managing the lifting operation.

In a UK crane hire arrangement, the client normally has to ensure the lift is properly planned, provide the appropriate supervision and appointed person, make sure the crane is suitable for the job, and hold the necessary insurance cover.

If you decide on a simple crane hire contract rather than a fully managed service, you need to make sure that:

You understand your legal and insurance responsibilities
You fully understand the project, site and ground requirements
You plan the lifts carefully and thoroughly, taking into  account timings, crane and equipment specifications, operators and other personnel, and all necessary paperwork
You fix a total budget including all the associated costs
If you have the resources to manage the lifts, simple crane hire can be a cost-effective solution.
If you would like to know everything to consider when planning a lift:
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