mareeba crane hire
CRANE & Equipment Hire in Mareeba
Over 30 years’ experience delivering safe, 24/7 crane and machinery hire with skilled operators across Far North Queensland.
Hire Options
Hire That Keeps Projects Moving
Hiring equipment shouldn’t be complicated, and that’s why access to a wide fleet matters. At Mareeba Crane Hire, we provide equipment hire with options including cranes, floats, hiab trucks, backhoes, tippers, water trucks, tilt trays, containers and telehandlers. Whether it’s lifting, earthmoving, landscaping or transport, our equipment hire services give you the gear you need without the overheads of ownership, helping projects stay on schedule and within budget.
With more than 30 years of industry know-how built into the service, customers know they can depend on safe, practical and flexible hire. The result is less downtime, better site efficiency and more confidence that the job will be completed on time.
Call us on 07 4092 3662 to book your equipment hire or arrange a quick quote today.
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Fleet Range
Practical Options for Every Site
Every project comes with different challenges, and that’s why equipment hire covers such a broad mix of machinery. Cranes take care of the heavy lifting, floats and tilt trays make transporting loads between sites easier, and backhoes provide reliable support for excavation and site preparation. Water trucks are useful for dust suppression and landscaping, while telehandlers and containers add extra flexibility where needed.
Instead of buying and maintaining expensive gear, you simply hire the machines that suit your work. This not only saves money but also ensures you always have access to well-maintained, ready-to-go equipment. From small residential jobs to larger commercial and civil works, hiring equipment keeps projects moving smoothly without unnecessary stress or delays.
Explore our full range of hire options and find the right gear for your project today.
Cranes
| Tonnes | Drive | Boom | Fly Jib | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Hydraulic Truck Crane | Evans | 7m, 13° offset | |
| 25 | Franna (4WD) | 18.4m | 25 tonne | |
| 20 | Franna (4WD) | 17.9m | 20 tonne | |
| 20 | Rough Terrain (4WD) | 28m | 11.4m, 60° offset | 20 tonne |
| 15 | Franna (4WD) | 17.9m | 15 tonne | |
| 10 | City (4WD) | 10 tonne | ||
| 2.5 | All Terrain Telehandler AWD | 5.5m | 2.5 tonne |
Lifting Equipment
Spreader Bars
Personal Cage
Kipple – 3.4 m³
TRUCKS AND TRAILERS
| Machine | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Hiab Crane Truck | 12 metre tonne (Hiab truck mounted) on 12 tonne capacity truck, 8 metre tray |
| Flat Bed Truck | 12 tonne capacity, 8 metre tray |
| Low Bed Tilt Tray | 11 tonne capacity, 7.5 metre tray |
| Heavy Float | 24 tonne capacity, 10 metre bed |
| Light Float | 15 tonne capacity, 10 metre bed |
| Extendable Float | 12 tonne capacity, 15 metre bed |
Machines
| Type | Attachments |
|---|---|
| Case 590 Backhoe | 4 in 1 front bucket, extendahoe, 4WD, full range rear buckets, ripper tyne, compaction wheel, weed bucket |
| 12 tonne Tandem Tip Trucks | |
| 10,000 litre water truck | Potable water delivery |
| 7 tonne smooth drum vibrating roller | |
| 3T Excavator | Borer, Ripper tyne |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is equipment hire better than buying?
Hiring equipment removes the financial burden of purchasing, maintaining and storing large machinery. Instead of tying up capital in gear that may sit idle between jobs, equipment hire lets you scale up or down as projects demand. It also means machinery is maintained by the hire provider, reducing your risk of unexpected repair costs. For short-term or specialised tasks, this approach is often more cost-effective and convenient than ownership.
Do I need trained operators with hired equipment?
Some equipment can be hired for self-use if you hold the right licence, but many machines — such as cranes and hiab trucks — legally require trained personnel. In these cases, hire services usually provide licensed operators, dogmen and riggers to make sure loads are attached, lifted and moved safely. This not only keeps projects compliant with WH&S laws but also improves efficiency, as experienced crews are familiar with common site conditions and challenges.
Can equipment hire reduce project costs?
Yes, buying and maintaining heavy machinery like cranes, floats or water trucks is expensive, especially if they’re only used occasionally. Equipment hire allows contractors, builders and property owners to access machines when needed without ongoing costs. You avoid expenses such as storage, servicing, fuel management and licensing. Hire also makes it possible to scale equipment to suit project size — saving money on smaller jobs while still having access to specialised gear for bigger projects.
