- Crane Truck Hire Cape Town is for loads that need transport and lifting: a truck with a loader crane collects the load, drives it and offloads it.
- One vehicle and one driver-operator replace a truck plus a separate crane.
- Compare hourly and per-trip quotes from local crane truck operators.
What the load is, its weight, and the pick-up and drop-off addresses.
Get Crane Truck Quotes Or call 075 99 777 65What Crane Trucks Move
| Load | Examples |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Compressors, pumps, pallet racking |
| Machinery | Lathes, woodworking machines, small presses |
| Generators | Standby generators onto plinths |
| Construction materials | Bricks, rebar, roof sheeting, precast |
| Steel | Beams, columns, gates |
| Containers | 6 m containers (12 m needs a larger truck or a mobile crane) |
| Industrial equipment | Tanks, switchgear, aircon units |
Transport and Lifting in One Vehicle
- One booking. No coordinating a truck with a separate crane.
- No waiting. Loading and offloading happen as soon as the truck arrives.
- Better access. Offload over a wall or into a yard where a forklift cannot work.
- Lower cost for lighter loads. For loads of a few tonnes at short reach, it usually beats hiring a truck and a mobile crane.
Choosing a Crane Truck
Loader cranes are rated in ton-metres (t·m): capacity multiplied by reach. A 10 t·m crane lifts roughly 5 t at 2 m but only about 1 t at 10 m. Ask for the capacity at the reach your job needs.
| Crane rating | Suits | Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 8 - 15 t·m | Pallets, gates, small generators | 4 - 8 t deck |
| 20 - 40 t·m | Machines, 6 m containers, aircon units | 8 - 14 t deck |
| 50 t·m and up | Heavy machines, long reach | Tri-axle, often with a jib |
Crane Truck Hire Cape Town Prices
| Job | Indicative cost (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Small crane truck, 8 - 15 t·m | R750 - R1,200 per hour |
| Medium crane truck, 20 - 40 t·m | R1,000 - R1,800 per hour |
| Large crane truck with jib, 50 t·m and up | R1,500 - R2,800 per hour |
| 6 m container move within the metro | R3,500 - R7,500 per move |
| Minimum charge | 2 - 4 hours, including travel |
Indicative ranges, not a quotation. Cape Town 2026 guide prices, excluding VAT. Crane size, travel, site access, hours and crew all move the number. Only a written quote for your lift is binding.
Site Checks Before Booking
- Parking position. Capacity drops quickly with reach, so the truck must park close to the load.
- Firm ground. Stabiliser legs need paving or compacted ground.
- Overhead cables and trees. Both ends of the trip.
- Landing point. Ground level, a first-floor slab or a roof. Tell the operator which.
- Loading bays. Industrial sites in Montague Gardens or Epping are usually easy. Residential streets often need the truck on the road.
For bigger or longer lifts, see Crane Hire Cape Town. To compare operators, use Crane Hire Western Cape.
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Get QuotesCrane Truck Hire Questions
What affects the cost of crane truck hire?
Crane size, travel distance, the number of hours including travel, waiting time and whether the lift is after hours.
Can a crane truck move a shipping container?
A 6 m container, yes, with a medium or large crane truck. 12 m containers usually need a larger truck, a side-lifter or a mobile crane.
What is the difference between a crane truck and a mobile crane?
A crane truck carries the load and lifts it. A mobile crane only lifts but reaches further and lifts heavier loads.
Does the driver operate the crane?
Yes. The driver is usually also the crane operator. Some jobs need an extra person to sling or guide the load.
Can a crane truck lift onto a balcony or roof?
Often, if the truck can park close and the reach is within the crane's rating. Knuckle boom trucks with a jib reach highest.
Do I need to be on site?
Someone must be at both the pick-up and the drop-off to confirm the load and the landing position.
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Crane Hire Western Cape is a free quote-comparison service. Lifting, rigging, moving and transport work is carried out by the independent crane hire companies that quote you, and your contract is with the company you appoint. Ask each company for a written, itemised quote, the crane's current load test certificate, the operator's competency certificate and proof of insurance before appointing anyone.
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