Mini Cranes
Mini crawler crane hire
Mini Cranes

Mini Crane Hire

8 tons mini crane hire

Mini Crane Hire

AGD Rental were the first crawler crane hire company in the UK to have an all hydraulic fleet and have been offering fully hydraulic crawler cranes for hire for 35 years.

We are very experienced as we were the pioneers in offering mini crawler cranes for hire in the UK back in 1996. Now our fleet is mostly larger capaciities as we adapt to changes in the market.

Many machines are fitted with rubber tracks and virtual wall systems for safer use beside roads and railways or inside buildings. Some are zero swing or reduced swing radius models.

All may be dismantled to facilitate access to basements or to be lifted onto roofs of buildings. Click on the thumbnails to see a photo of one of our 8 tons mini cranes dismantled to be lifted into a basement in Battersea, London by tower crane.

The applications for mini cranes are seemingly endless. We regularly hire them to tunnelling companies for man riding and skipping muck out of shafts, to mini piling companies who use them as service cranes handling casings and cages for mini piling rigs. Demolition contractors, steel erectors and formwork contractors just to name a few. They are an excellent solution for providing a second or emergency means of access and egress when man riding with a larger crane on a tunnelling job.

All of our mini cranes are available for hire with experienced CPCS qualified operators or self drive as required. In addition to operators we also supply crane supervisors and/or slinger signallers when requested. We can do contract lifts.

Our centrally located facility in the heart of the Midlands allows us to offer competitive mobilisation costs throughout the UK. Or if you have your own transport you are welcome to collect.

We are also happy to receive enquiries to supply mini cranes on hire anywhere in Europe.

You may download specification sheets for our fleet of mini crawler cranes for hire below. There is a video of one of our 5 tons mini cranes being loaded onto a sliding bed lorry and also a drone video to view which demonstrates our fleet and support facility.

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For More Information Call: (+44) 01789 292227
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Mini Cranes FAQ

What is a mini crane and when should it be used?
A mini crane is a compact crawler crane designed for lifting in restricted or hard-to-access areas. They are ideal for projects where space is limited, such as basements, rooftops, tunnels or inside buildings, while still offering strong lifting performance.
What lifting capacities are available for mini crane hire?
Our mini crane fleet typically ranges from 5 to 15 tonnes, with a variety of models available to suit different lifting requirements. This allows us to match the right machine to your project.
What are the advantages of mini crawler cranes?
Mini crawler cranes offer excellent access and flexibility. Many models feature rubber tracks, reduced swing radius and compact dimensions, making them suitable for working within confined spaces or alongside existing structures.
Can mini cranes be used indoors or in confined spaces?
Yes, mini cranes are specifically designed for restricted access environments. They can be dismantled for transport into basements or lifted onto rooftops, making them ideal for indoor work and sites where larger cranes cannot operate.
What types of projects are mini cranes commonly used for?
Mini cranes are widely used across tunnelling, mini piling, demolition, steel erection and formwork projects, often supporting work in areas where larger cranes cannot operate.
Do you supply operators with your mini cranes?
Yes, all of our mini cranes are available with experienced CPCS-qualified operators, ensuring safe and efficient lifting operations on site.
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