How To Reduce The Costs Of Mobile Crane Hire
Cranes are designed to make short work of lifting and shifting large and heavy loads, saving time and money on both commercial construction sites and residential projects. However, this cost can be further reduced by putting in the research to choose the right crane hire company and crane for the job, as well as creating a comprehensive lift plan and taking into account crane transport costs.
Mighty Cranes is the number one choice for affordable crane hire in Brisbane. Whether you’re shifting an old granny flat or new portable building around your property or you’re looking for reliable crane hire for lifting building materials on your jobsite, our versatile fleet of mobile cranes has got it covered. Call us today on 0477 000 976 for more information and a free quote.
How To Reduce The Costs Of Mobile Crane Hire
Choose The Right Crane Hire Company
The first and most important step in planning a stress-free, cost-effective lift is choosing the right crane hire company. In fact, the right crane hire company will be able to guide you through the crane hire process to ensure that you hire the right type and size of crane, as well as assist in planning and providing transparent pricing to keep your project on time and within budget.
To ensure that your next lift goes off without a hitch, choose a crane hire company with good reviews, as this is a clear indicator that they get the job done right every time. Additionally, consider whether you need wet hire, which comes with a crane operator, or dry hire, where you will have to organise an operator yourself. Other factors to consider are whether or not their fleet of cranes is suitable for your scope of work and what experience and qualifications their crane operators may have.
Choose The Right Crane For The Job
Choosing the right crane for the job will not only save you money, but it will also ensure that the job is completed efficiently and safely. When it comes to choosing a crane, size matters. If you choose a crane that is far larger than needed for the job, you will be out of pocket more money for additional lifting power that is not required. On the other hand, hiring a crane with insufficient lifting capacity will result in having to re-hire a more suitable crane at best or could even cause a serious accident if the crane is used to lift loads heavier than what it is rated for.
In order to choose the right crane for the job, you need to identify the specific requirements of your project, including the weight and size of the largest load to be lifted, as well as the space restrictions and ground conditions. If you’re not sure which crane is best for your next lift, talk to your local crane hire experts at Mighty Cranes for expert, no-obligation advice.
Thorough Lift Planning
When you hire a crane, you are paying for the crane for as long as it is on site (as well as transport costs), which means that time is money. The best way to keep the crane’s time on site to a minimum is with thorough lift planning. This includes carrying out risk assessments, identifying potential obstacles and obstructions, organising the appropriate permits and clearances (such as when a crane may be positioned on a public road), as well as preparing the site and objects to be lifted beforehand.
When you choose Mighty Cranes for your Brisbane mobile crane hire, you will benefit from our comprehensive lift planning service, with planning beginning long before the crane arrives on site to ensure a quick and efficient lift.
Crane Transport Costs
Another cost to consider when hiring a crane is the transport costs, as you will be required to pay for the transport of the crane to site. In order to minimise crane transport costs to reduce the overall costs of hiring a crane, you will need to first look at how your chosen crane hire company charges for transport and how the crane will be transported.
Some crane hire companies will charge a flat rate for transport, which may work in your favour if your job site is far from the company’s crane fleet or may end up costing you more if the job is nearby. For companies that charge an hourly rate, you can save money by having your crane transported to site outside of peak traffic times.
Additionally, consider whether the crane can be driven on roads or if a transporter vehicle is required, as this may incur an extra fee.
Affordable Crane Hire Brisbane
If you’re looking for affordable crane hire in Brisbane, look no further than Mighty Cranes. We have a versatile fleet of mobile cranes suitable for a wide range of lifts, both residential and commercial. Our experienced crane operators are fully licensed and insured and available 24/7 for all of your crane hire needs.
The Mighty Cranes difference is the amount of planning that we put into each job to ensure that the lift is completed quickly and efficiently, saving you time and money. Talk to one of our friendly team members today on 0477 000 976 for a free quote and comprehensive lift plan.
