24 / 7 CRANE HIRE
& CONTRACT LIFT SERVICES
At Stoddart Crane Hire we offer 24 / 7 crane hire and contract lift services throughout the Highlands, Islands and the UK nationwide. We supply a wide range of lifting equipment ranging from 5Te to 250Te, including mobile cranes and crawler cranes, as well as a range of heavy haulage and support vehicles to help get your project completed.
RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB
Stoddart Crane Hire operates the largest and most modern fleet of specialist lifting equipment throughout Scotland. We also offer full operational and logistical support to ensure that all necessary pre-lift preparation, including load calculations, are conducted to ensure maximum site safety and fantastic service.
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED STAFF
We believe in excellence at every level. Our operations team are highly experienced and can advise you on the best lifting equipment hire solution for your project, whether that be contract lift or crane hire. Our lifting team is made up of expert operators, so your job is always in qualified and competent hands.
PRACTICAL PLANNING
We know how to work with Scottish terrain. Our team can advise on the best equipment for hard to reach areas and solve logistical challenges that can arise from adverse conditions or sub-optimal ground, ensuring your project proceeds safely and efficiently.
CPA CONTRACT LIFT
Stoddart Crane Hire’s contract lift service gives clients the full benefit of our logistical support services, personnel and experience, ensuring a professional service. As part of our contract lift provision, Stoddart Crane Hire will take responsibility for the organisation and control of the lifting operation, and provide all lifting equipment, support vehicles, personnel and the appointed person to conduct the lift in accordance with BS7121.
Our experienced operations team will liaise directly with the client and advise on the best lifting solution based on the specification of the required work and a survey of the site. We will assist with all stages of the operation, including road transport, logistics and the supply of specialist equipment. Stoddart Crane Hire’s operations team perform a 24 / 7 contract lift service and are always available to assist.
CPA CONTRACT LIFT INFORMATION:
Stoddart Crane Hire Will:
- Take on full responsibility of the hire.
- Provide a competent appointed person who has the knowledge, experience and understanding of the lifting operation.
- Provide a qualified and competent Crane Operator.
- Provide a qualified and competent Lift Supervisor.
- Plan the lift and operate a safe system of work.
- Provide a Method Statement, Lifting Plan and Lift Plan Drawing.
- Ensure that the crane hired is of a suitable type and capacity.
- Provide and crane and lifting equipment that is properly maintained, tested and certified.
THE HIRER STILL RETAINS CERTAIN LIABILITIES WHICH THE HIRER SHOULD BE ADEQUATLY INSURED, THESE INCLUDE:
- Negligence by the hirer.
- Inadequate or unstable ground conditions.
- Inadequate or incorrect information supplied in connection with the goods being lifted.
CPA CRANE HIRE
Our lifting equipment hire service is ideal for individuals and organisations who already have the personnel and expertise to carry out safe lifting operations.
As well as a modern fleet of cranes and specialist lifting equipment, Stoddart Crane Hire also operates a range of additional equipment, support vehicles and additional equipment such as outrigger mats available to clients for hire.
CPA CRANE HIRE INFORMATION:
Stoddart Crane Hire Will:
- Carry out all work in accordance with BS7121 & LOLER 1998.
- Provide a competent appointed person who has the knowledge, experience and understanding of the lifting operation.
- Provide insurance which covers the following;
- Loss of, or damage to our plant whilst on site.
- Loss of, or damage to the goods whilst being lifted.
- Continuing hire charges whilst the plant is “off the road” for repairs during damage.
- Public liability, injury to operator, injury to other parties, including their property, arising from the cranes operations.
- Provide a qualified and competent Lift Supervisor.
- Plan the lift and operate a safe system of work.
- Provide all Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
- Ensure that the crane hired is of a suitable type and capacity.
RESPONSABILITY OF STODDART CRANE HIRE LTD.
- Provide and crane and lifting equipment that is properly maintained, tested and certified.
- Provide a certified and competent Crane Operator.
JOB STUDY
Working In Tight Spaces
Stoddart Crane Hire’s Grove GMK5250L working under Contract Lift utilising it’s great hydraulic luffing fly jib duties.
With the site being tight for space the hydraulic fly jib was used on 0° to initially pick the object up followed by using its luffing fly under load to 50° to get the required radius for its final position.