We have the answers to all your crane hire questions.
What is crane hire?
Because the crane is the one piece of equipment that no construction company can do without, most construction firms may discover that owning a crane is more advantageous than hiring. On the other hand, owning a crane may be more expensive in the long run than hiring one. This is due to the high cost of crane repairs and maintenance. As a result, hiring a crane is far superior to owning one. Crane hire saves construction companies money by avoiding the additional costs of maintenance and repair, hiring a qualified operator, and obtaining licences.
What are the primary uses of cranes in South Africa?
Cranes are used to move, lift, lower, and raise objects and are crucial in construction.
What is crane lifting equipment?
To simplify the lifting and to move heavy materials, heavy crane lifting equipment is an essential part of any construction project. However, using this crane lifting equipment requires a great deal of caution to ensure that all potential hazards are assessed and that safety precautions are always followed. A heavy-lifting project management service can provide a turnkey solution that includes operators, machinery, and comprehensive process management. Mobile cranes are mainly used for lifting and rigging. These can be all-in-one cranes, which house the crane on the back of a large truck-like vehicle, or they can be their own portable vehicle.
How quickly can a crane be on site?
Factors determining how soon a hired crane can be on your site include crane and operator availability, signed contracts with the crane hire company, and various requirements the crane hire company may need companies to comply with.
What size crane do I need?
Cranes of varying sizes are required for various jobs. Before deciding on a crane to hire, some factors to consider include the site’s accessibility, the weight of the load to be lifted, ground conditions, and the radius and height required to lift. Before deciding on a crane size, you need to confirm the load’s total weight, determine whether the counterweight will be obstructed by any obstacles while swinging, calculate the approximate distance that the crane boom must travel, assess any clearance issues, ensure the crane can be balanced on the ground, decide how the crane will enter and exit the site, and confirm the required hook height.
What is crane hire overtime rates?
Generally, overtime rates will be stipulated in the terms and conditions of your contract. Typically, our rates are 1.5 times after 17:00 and double on Sundays. This is negotiable, depending on the length of the hire.
Can we hire a crane or equipment without the operator?
No. The insurance we provide only covers our certified operators. As such, only our expert operators may run the cranes you hire from our company.
Can you do a factory relocation?
JMB Cranes’ services include rigging and lifting applications in various industries, including mobile crane hire, project management of lifting projects, rigging solutions, and transportation of unusual loads.As a result, we can work with you to relocate your factory timely and cost-effectively.
Contact JMB Cranes for details
JMB Cranes is a one-stop shop for all your lifting needs. If you want to hire the best mobile crane company, talk to JMB Cranes today. We specialise in offering cranes for hire in Southern Africa and have established a robust network. Should you require industrial crane hire, please contact contact our crane specialists to ensure we provide the right crane for your requirements.