What is a Lorry Crane? 

Essentially, a lorry crane is a lorry vehicle that has a crane mounted onto the back of the lorry cab. The lorry cab then doubles as the driver’s cabin and crane operating booth. This makes the lorry crane a two-in-one piece of equipment that can both lift and transport moderate to heavy loads.

Depending on size, the lifting capacity of a lorry crane is usually in the range of 5 to 75 tons. Options for 75 tons and above do exist, but they are not as common. On the other hand, the lifting height of a lorry crane is usually around 20m. Options for 30m and above are less common.

In Singapore, the length of a lorry crane’s carriage deck is typically 20ft or 24ft. Due to the cargo space available, it is very common for contractors to rent lorry cranes for transporting other equipment or large items to and fro construction job sites.

On top of that, a lorry crane can be transformed into platform equipment that allows workers to reach higher up touchpoints similar to the function of a boom lift. Hence, lorry cranes are one of the most valuable and useful pieces of equipment due to their mobility and flexibility to adapt to various use cases.

In Singapore, lorry cranes are often categorized based on their main boom’s strength, so the naming “Lorry Crane 15T” does not necessarily translate to a 15-ton lifting capacity. Always refer to the specific load chart of the lorry crane for its actual lifting capacities and lifting height. The load charts will also clearly outline the various lifting capacity achievable at different lifting heights.

Some well-known lorry crane brands include but are not limited to:

1. Effer
2. Palfinger
3. Copma
4. Tadano
5. Fassi

Reasons to rent a Lorry Crane

If you’re looking to rent a lorry crane for your project or job site, it’s good to understand the key reasons for renting this equipment:

1. Transportation

One popular use case of a lorry crane is for transporting heavy construction equipment such as excavators. The crane can lift the equipment to load and unload it from the carriage deck during equipment delivery. Due to the crane’s design, it can also lift up or unload payloads below ground level if needed.

Also, the lorry crane’s carriage deck can be loaded up with materials or cargo before delivery. Thus, allowing both cranage equipment and cargo to be delivered to a job site in one single trip. A lorry crane is self-transportable and does not require another vehicle to be transported to job sites. Some contractors even chose to rent a lorry crane over other cranage options due to this very reason.

2. Lifting

A lorry crane can manoeuvre loads into tight or restricted spaces thanks to its articulating crane arm. Depending on the model, the crane can be rotated 180 degrees or even 360 degrees. Lorry cranes also require relatively less space, making them ideal for urban and rural construction environments.

3. Working at Height

A bucket can be attached to the end of the crane to transform the lorry crane into highly mobile platform equipment. This makes it an excellent choice for tasks that require workers to constantly reach higher touchpoints over long distances. Examples for such tasks include tree pruning and fixing/maintenance of street lights.

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1. What is the maximum lifting capacity available?

Most lorry cranes in Singapore have a lifting capacity in the range of 5 to 75 tons. There are lorry crane options that can lift above 75 tons but they are not as common.

2. Aside from its lifting capacity, are there other factors I need to consider before renting a lorry crane?

Yes, you should also consider the following factors:

1. Maximum lifting height
2. Working radius
3. Carriage deck length
4. Carriage deck load capacity

Depending on the nature of the job, some factors should be of higher importance. If you are renting a lorry crane mainly for lifting/access purposes, you should look at its lifting capacity, lifting height and working radius. For transportation purposes, its carriage deck length and load capacity are the key consideration factors.

3. Does the rental include an operator?

Yes. All lorry crane rentals made on Antbuildz.com comes with a certified and professional lorry crane operator provided by our Antbuildz.com Rental Partner. The operator cost is already included in the rental rate.

4. Can your equipment meet the requirements of my job site is located at Jurong Island, or involves stakeholders with very high requirements such as LTA, BCA, or certain MNCs?

If your job site is as above mentioned, do contact our team before reservation so we can advise the best unit that suits your job site requirement accordingly. There are some considerations to be taken such as the age of equipment, use of spark arrestors, and LM/LE cert validity period requirements.

5. Can I rent a lorry crane for as short as one day?

Yes, Antbuildz.com offers a flexible rental duration. You can rent a lorry crane for as short as one day or up to months as per your requirement. If you require a rental period that is less than one day, you can call/WhatsApp our Antbuildz.com Team at 8831 3857 to discuss a special arrangement.

6. Is the rental covered with Antbuildz Machinery All Risk Insurance?

Antbuildz Machinery All Risk Insurance is only applicable to equipment on a bare rental basis. As all lorry cranes listed on Antbuildz.com comes with an operator provided by our Antbuildz.com Rental Partner, any damages caused by the operator will be solely the Partner’s responsibility.