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Require a crane on location in Lightning Ridge? GBP Cranes offers reliable and safe crane hire services tailored for builders, civil contractors, local enterprises, and property owners throughout Lightning Ridge and neighbouring regions. Equipped with the appropriate lift plan, suitable crane, and skilled operator, we ensure your project runs smoothly without unnecessary hold-ups. Here's why you should choose GBP Cranes:
- Local crane crew servicing the wider New England region
- Established in 1975 with over 50 years of lifting experience
- Modern Frannas and slews for everything from quick picks to major lifts
- Fast quotes, flexible scheduling and after hours support when needed
Call us today or request a quote online to book crane hire.
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Our Services
GBP Cranes & Heavy Haulage provides services for a wide range of mining, agricultural and private requirements. With teams spread across two separate locations based in Gunnedah and Narrabri, we have the ability to service the New England North West area with ease.
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No job is too big, too small, or too far away!
Effective crane hire relies on thorough planning. Whether you are installing structural steel, unloading heavy equipment, or dealing with restricted access, our team carefully assesses your load requirements, lift radius, site conditions, and timetable. We then select the most suitable crane and skilled operators to ensure every lift is carried out safely and efficiently. We cater to one-off lifts as well as ongoing site operations for residential developments, commercial ventures, and regional infrastructure projects across Lightning Ridge and neighbouring areas.
A Fleet Built for Regional Lifts, From Frannas To Heavy Slews
At GBP Cranes, we proudly offer a growing selection of cranes and lifting equipment tailored to meet the demands of projects both small and complex in Lightning Ridge. Our inventory features Franna cranes ideal for routine site lifts, alongside more substantial slew cranes designed to handle heavier loads and extended reach requirements. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive array of lifting accessories and support tools such as spreader bars, personnel baskets, lifting clutches, and panel handling devices. Our available equipment includes:
- Frannas: 15T, 20T, 25T, 35T and 40T
- Slews and truck cranes: including 30T, 60T and larger capacity slews
- Heavy lift capability: up to 250T slews, plus the new 350T slew crane for major projects and renewables work
We also carry a strong range of lifting accessories and support gear including spreader bars, personnel boxes, lifting clutches and panel handling equipment.
If you need load charts or help selecting the right machine, tell us what you are lifting and we will guide you.
Certified Equipment & A Safety First Approach
At GBP Cranes Lightning Ridge, safety and precision are at the forefront of every job, there's no room for uncertainty in crane operations. All our cranes are fully certified and undergo rigorous, scheduled maintenance in our well-equipped workshop. Routine servicing and daily inspections are meticulously carried out, with electronic reporting in place to ensure accountability and traceability throughout every stage. Our team consists of skilled, licensed operators and crew members who follow site protocols, maintain clear communication, and expertly manage each lift from preparation to completion.
- Structural steel lifts and placement
- Precast and tilt panel lifting
- Roof trusses, frames and building materials
- Sheds, workshops and commercial installs
- Machinery installs, removals and relocations
- Containers and site infrastructure placement
- Agricultural equipment lifts and farm work
- Civil works requiring controlled lifts and careful staging
- Wind and solar project support, including heavier lifts and complex site logistics
If you are unsure whether the site is suitable or the lift is straightforward, we can talk it through and help you plan it properly.
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A Straightforward Crane Hire Process
Share the Lift Details
Tell us the job location in Armidale, what you are lifting, the estimated weight, lift height, lift radius and any access constraints. If you do not have every detail, we will ask the right questions to fill the gaps.
We Select the Right Crane and Crew
We match the safest and most efficient crane for the job, not just what is available on the day.
We Confirm Timing and Site Readiness
Good access, stable ground and a ready load helps the job start on arrival and finish on schedule.
We Complete the Lift Safely and Efficiently
Clear communication and experienced operators keep the lift controlled and your site moving.
If you require crane hire in Lightning Ridge, get in touch with GBP Cranes for a free, no-obligation quote. Our experienced team will recommend the most suitable crane for your project, arrange a time that fits your schedule, and ensure safe and efficient service throughout. Give us a call or request a quote online today.
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