Mobile Crane Hire.

Mobile crane hire is the backbone of South African industrial work. Whether it's a 25-ton aircon unit onto a warehouse roof, a 60-ton weighbridge installation, or a 220-ton substation transformer placement — the same operational discipline applies. Scope the lift, spec the right machine, mobilise it on time, run the job safely, demobilise. After 16 years and 2500+ customer engagements, that pattern is muscle memory.

What you get with mobile crane hire from CMK

• The right crane. Our Crane Size Calculator (or just a quick chat with one of our experts) matches load weight + lift radius to the correct tonnage. No over-spec'ing, no surprises.
• Qualified operator. Each crane comes with its operator. Operators carry current licences and undergo regular medical and skills assessments.
• Standard rigging gear. Slings, shackles, beams as required for the lift, calibrated and tagged with current load test certificates.
• Mobilisation & demobilisation. Transport to and from site is included in the quote — no surprise haulage line items.
• SHEQ paperwork. Method statements, lift plans, risk assessments delivered before mobilisation for sites that require them.

By size band

Pick by size band if you know roughly what you need, or use the Crane Size Calculator if you're not sure:

• Small Crane Hire (20–40 ton) — aircon, light steel, generator drops, tight access urban work.
• Medium Crane Hire (50–120 ton) — factory installs, weighbridges, transformers, telecoms. The day-to-day workhorse band.
• Large Crane Hire (150–300 ton) — substation transformers, pressure vessels, heavy industrial, multi-day choreographed lifts.

By job type

Mobile crane hire pairs naturally with our specialised services for end-to-end project handling:

• Heavy Lifting — transformers, pressure vessels, aircraft, tandem lifts.
• Machine Moving & Rigging — gantries, jack-and-slide, factory relocations.
• Abnormal Load Transport — permits, escorts, low-bed haulage paired with lift.

Rates & what's included

We quote per job, not per hour with hidden surprises. Standard inclusions:

• Day rate for the crane and operator
• Mobilisation and demobilisation from depot to site
• Standard rigging gear appropriate to the lift
• SHEQ paperwork as required
• Standard 8-hour working day on site

What's quoted separately when applicable: overtime beyond standard hours, ground bearing pads for poor surface conditions, after-hours surcharges, traffic management, route surveys for abnormal mobilisation routes, and any additional rigging requirements.

Mobilisation timing

Gauteng next-day availability for 20–80 ton machines is typical (ask before noon). 100 ton-plus needs 2–3 days for outrigger / counterweight prep. Cape Town, Durban and other regional locations add transit time. Crane trucks (for smaller loads) can often be dispatched same-day subject to availability.