Established over 50 years ago, we at K.E. Kent are the construction logistics industry leaders. Crane hire or more commonly known as ‘Hiab’ is a service we have offered almost from our origins, and we were certainly one of the first to offer self-loading vehicles in the South East. We are only too pleased to assist the public, commercial and industrial clients with our 5★crane hire. If you require professional crane hire services, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a FREE quote today.
Over 50 Years Of Experience
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Specialist Range Of Cranes
Your Leading Crane Hire Company
Not sure which solution fits you business needs?
What is crane hire?
Crane hire or Hiab hire is the name for a truck fitted with a hydraulic crane. Cranes and HIAB trucks are mostly used to load, unload and transport heavy freight and goods at ports, factories, warehouses, construction sites and more. Our crane hire is commonly used to move materials around a site and lift and transport all manner of freight.
What type of cranes are there?
Small Crane Hire
Our small crane hire features smaller sizes trucks outfitted with light-capacity hydraulic cranes. Though smaller in size, they are still capable of lifting heavy goods.
Medium Crane Hire
Medium crane hires have medium-capacity hydraulic cranes. With a range of configuration options available, they can lift and transport construction, agriculture supplies and medium-sized containers.
Heavy-Lifting Crane Hire
Heavy lifting cranes are suitable for the construction, farming, energy, industrial and agriculture sectors and can assist with complex manoeuvring projects.
Our Crane Hire
We offer a range of mid to lower-end-sized cranes to remain competitive and appealing to both trade and domestic clients. Our mixed fleet of crane vehicles ranges in their capabilities, and our experienced team can assess your requirements and identify which of our fleet is best suited to your requirements and budget. We also offer a survey service where a qualified AP (Appointed Person) can visit the loading/unloading location to compile a RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement) to ensure access, ground suitability and any risks are identified and addressed prior to any onsite lifting.
What can a crane be used for?
Our crane hire provides lifting, manoeuvring and transportation capabilities for a variety of purposes including:
- Manufacturing and industrial materials.
- Large or heavy objects and machinery.
- Construction, infrastructure and landscaping.
- Agriculture and farming.
- The energy sector.
- Food and supplies.
- And many more.
What are the benefits of hiring a crane?
Bespoke Solutions
At K.E. Kent, we provide our bespoke crane hire solutions to the public as well as commercial and industrial clients. The benefit of this is that our service can be tailored to you – whether you are a local or international client, a manufacturer, retailer, contractor and more.
Logistics
Providing safe and efficient crane hire is our priority and you can trust that we will arrange all of the logistics. We are leaders in the construction logistics industry, which means that we’ll take care of everything for you.
Highly Flexible
We service a wide range of industries including construction, civil engineering, oil and gas, renewable energy and the marine sector. We have an extensive fleet of trucks and trailers to allow us the flexibility to meet a range of requirements.
Reliable
We are hugely proud of our crane hire services and your satisfaction is our priority. This means that we are dedicated to providing a reliable, trustworthy and efficient service that will keep your schedule moving.
Can I use a crane without a licence?
If you are going to be using a crane to load and unload goods, then you will need a license. Get in touch with us for more information.
How much does it cost to hire a crane?
The cost of hiring a crane will vary depending on the size of the crane you wish to hire and the length of time you will be hiring for. Contact us today for a FREE quote.
Why choose us?
50+ Years of Experience
We have over 50 years of experience, which is a testament to our excellent reputation within the industry.
FREE Quotes
We offer FREE no-obligation quotes on all our services so you can have peace of mind that there are no hidden costs.
High-Profile Vehicles
We operate a vast, modern fleet of vehicles ranging from 3.5T flatbeds to Hiab cranes, artic flatbeds and more.
24-Hour Call Out
Whether you require haulage services, crane hire, MOT prep and more, we can be with you the very next day.
Fully Trained
Our driver operators are qualified to the highest standards and attend regular courses to stay ahead.
Customer Satisfaction
We are committed to your 100% satisfaction every time that you require any of our services.
If you’re looking for a professional, leading crane hire company, then you’ve found the answer with K.E. Kent. Please don’t hesitate to contact us today for your FREE quote.
