Long-reach crane trucks, while often associated with building sites and heavy lifting, offer capabilities that go beyond the construction industry. These powerful machines are great assets during disasters and crises, such as saving lives, protecting property, and assisting with relief operations. The team at Ultimate Crane Trucks explore how they [...]
Cranes have long been the iconic, towering symbols of construction sites, as a physical manifestation of progress and industrial might. In Australia alone, there are close to a thousand cranes lining the country’s skylines. Most of the time, big or small, these machines are viewed through the lens of building [...]
Urban construction presents a unique set of challenges, especially when working within tight spaces. Tight areas, congested streets, and strict local regulations can make it difficult to finish projects efficiently and safely. The Hiab crane truck is favoured by many construction professionals for its versatility and mobility, making it well-suited [...]
A crane truck (or boom truck) has transformed the construction and shipping industries, providing adaptability and mobility that static cranes cannot match. Their evolution has been fascinating through engineering improvements, market demands, and heavy machinery innovation. Understanding the history of boom trucks makes us appreciate these mechanical behemoths, and demonstrates [...]
The growing crane count in Australia not only emphasises the country’s active development sector, but also the machinery’s crucial role in Australian construction. However, the needs of a certain job will determine which crane type is best to be used. Two popular crane options are tower cranes and a crane [...]
In any high-risk development or work site, operation of a truck mounted crane requires strict adherence to safety regulations - in Australia, crane operation licensing is necessary for operators, as well as a preceding work safety qualification. Precautions taken on-site are crucial for avoiding accidents and mechanical malfunctions, by nature [...]
In Melbourne, the bustling capital of Victoria, large-scale events are not just festivities; they are a powerful engine driving the city's economy and infrastructure development. The role of these Melbourne crane trucks in these setups is indispensable, ensuring that everything from sporting events to major public gatherings is constructed efficiently [...]
Whether it’s your first time hiring crane truck services or it’s been a long time since you called a provider, it can be quite challenging to get an accurate gauge of how companies calculate your quote. Chances are, you’re probably scratching your head, as your estimate might be more than [...]
First time booking a crane truck and have no idea what questions to expect from your chosen company? This guide will walk you through the general questions a crane truck rental company may ask you before booking. It’s important to note that these questions are highly subjective – they may [...]
In today’s fast-paced construction world, time to delivery is easily just an essential a resource as the material you work with. A crane truck hire service, like Ultimate Crane Trucks, is something that you want on your team for your next project if you want an operation that’s not only [...]
