24 / 7 CRANE HIRE
& CONTRACT LIFTING SERVICES
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. Our lifting team are 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
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 crane hire 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.