Do you work in the construction industry? Perhaps you are employed in forestry, information and communications technology, or the leisure industry? Wherever you are employed, there will always be times that you need to lift and move items that are far too large to be moved without mechanical assistance. When that time comes, instead of struggling and risking injury to your staff and damage to your property, why not hire a mobile crane to get the job done?

Why arrange mobile crane hire? Trying to move heavy items without the correct equipment is not only time consuming but also highly dangerous. Mobile crane hire will allow you to safely lift and transport heavy equipment or materials to any location where you need them no matter how difficult access to that location may be. The demands of modern construction projects mean that mobile cranes have to be ready for any eventuality, and if you pick the right crane you can be confident that it will have the features and capabilities needed to complete your job without delay.

How to choose a mobile crane When you visit the hire centre, you will discover that there are many mobile crane hire options available. To decide which mobile crane is most suitable for your job you will need to know a little information about exactly where the crane will be used and what tasks it will be required to perform. The first point to consider is whether or not the crane will need to be capable of use on public roads. Settling that question will direct your search towards the right type of mobile crane. Next, you must think about the capabilities of the crane.

There are three crucial factors that affect the operation of every crane and need to be carefully considered before deciding which crane to hire:

• The lift capacity
• The boom length
• The radius from the centre of lift to the centre of rotation

The longer the measurement of the boom and the radius, the lower the crane lift capacity will be; therefore, it is important to bear in mind the following when selecting your crane:

• The height of the lift
• The weight of the lift
• The radius from the centre of the crane

Taking the time to work out how and where your crane will be used is vital for making the most appropriate choice. If you still have concerns about whether a particular crane is well suited to your project, then discussing your requirements with the mobile crane hire company is the best course of action.