Franna Crane Hire Adelaide

Fast, reliable Franna (pick-and-carry) crane hire in Adelaide for tight-access sites, live construction environments, and time-critical lifts. United Cranes provides qualified crews, lift planning support, and the right Franna setup to keep your project moving safely and efficiently.

Franna Crane Hire Adelaide

Fast, reliable Franna (pick-and-carry) crane hire in Adelaide for tight-access sites, live construction environments, and time-critical lifts. United Cranes provides qualified crews, lift planning support, and the right Franna setup to keep your project moving safely and efficiently.

Licensed & Insured

Experienced Operators

Modern Fleet Options

Lift Planning Available

Adelaide Metro Coverage

Our Crane Hire Fleet (Adelaide & Metro)

With a versatile fleet, we can match the crane to your access, height, and load requirements — helping your job run smoother from the first lift.

Demag AC-220-5United Cranes

Demag AC-220-5

Max: 245 Tonnes Maximum Boom
Height: Up to 78 Metres

Liebherr LTM1130-5.1United Cranes

Liebherr LTM1130-5.1

Max: 42 Tonnes Maximum Boom
Height: Up to 95 Metres

Liebherr LTM1095-5.1United Cranes

Liebherr LTM1095-5.1

Max: 95 Tonnes Maximum Boom
Height: Up to 84 Metres

Franna Crane Hire Adelaide

Why choose a Franna crane?

Franna cranes (also called pick-and-carry cranes) are ideal when you need a crane that can lift and travel with the load across site — especially where space is tight and access is limited.

They’re Commonly Chosen For:

  • Moving loads between laydown areas and install points
  • Busy metro sites where setup space is limited
  • Jobs needing quick mobilisation and flexible repositioning

Who Franna crane hire is for

Franna crane hire is a great fit if you’re managing:

Residential construction

Roof trusses, timber packs, steel beams, windows, and masonry materials — ideal for tight residential sites.

Commercial developments

Structural steel, mechanical equipment, and deliveries into tight footprints where access and timing matter.

Industrial & civil sites

Plant moves, upgrades, shutdown support, and staged material handling for complex worksites.

Tight-access or live sites

Sites with traffic, pedestrians, or surrounding assets that require controlled movement and careful planning.

If you’re unsure whether a Franna is the right choice, tell us your load details and access conditions — we’ll recommend the safest, most efficient option.

Typical Franna crane jobs in Adelaide

Our Franna crane hire services are commonly used for:

  • Structural steel placement and repositioning
  • Precast elements and modular components (site-dependent)
  • Plant and equipment moves
  • Loading/unloading deliveries in restricted areas
  • Tight-access lifts where larger cranes aren’t practical
  • Short-duration lifts that still require certified planning and supervision

Need a lift plan? We can support lift planning and site coordination for complex or higher-risk lifts. See Lift Planning.

Franna Crane Hire Adelaide
Franna Crane Hire Adelaide

Franna crane capability and setup

Every job is different — the “right” Franna setup depends on load weight, travel path, and site restrictions. We’ll help match the crane configuration to:

  • Load weight and dimensions

  • Pick-and-carry travel distance

  • Turning space and access width

  • Ground conditions and slope

  • Required lift height and placement accuracy

  • Nearby obstacles (structures, power lines, traffic)

If you have a lift schedule or site drawings, send them through — it speeds up quoting and planning.

Lift planning considerations

Safe Franna crane operations rely on good planning — especially on metro Adelaide sites. Before confirming the job, we’ll work through:

01

Site access & traffic management

We confirm access routes, turning space, and site movement. We also plan spotters and exclusion zones if needed.

02

Ground conditions & stability

We check ground bearing capacity, slope, and surface hazards. This ensures safe positioning and travel.

03

Overhead risks & clearances

We assess power lines, nearby structures, and required clearances. This keeps movements safe and controlled.

04

Load handling & lift method

We confirm the lift method, slinging approach, and attachment points. We include tag lines where required.

If you’re operating on a tight program, we can help you confirm feasibility early and avoid delays.

Get a fast quote today
Call: 1300 306 198

What affects Franna crane hire cost?

Pricing for Franna crane hire in Adelaide typically depends on:

  • 1
    Hire duration (short lift vs multi-hour / staged works)
  • 2

    Travel and mobilisation to your site

  • 3

    Crew requirements (operator, dogman/rigger, supervision)

  • 4

    Site complexity (tight access, live traffic, restricted travel paths)

  • 5

    Lift planning needs (engineering input, documentation, site meetings)

  • 6

    Permits / traffic control (where required)

  • 7

    Setup and downtime risk (waiting time, staged deliveries, access constraints)

If you can provide load weight, pick location, set location, and site constraints, we can quote more accurately.

Franna Crane Hire Adelaide

Safety & Compliance

Safety is central to how we plan and deliver every job. We follow site requirements, apply proven lift planning processes, and keep communication clear on site to help reduce risk and keep projects moving smoothly. From pre-start checks through to safe execution, our focus is on consistent, controlled operations from start to finish.

We also align with recognised industry safety and compliance frameworks, including CraneSafe and CICA, to support best-practice standards across our work.

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OFFICE LINE

1300 306 198

OUR LOCATION

10 Temple Ct, Ottoway SA 5013

WORKING HOURS

9:00AM – 5:00PM

FAQs

Yes — we can provide appropriate supervision depending on lift complexity and site conditions. If your lift requires additional controls, we’ll recommend the safest crew setup.

Our fleet is maintained to meet required safety and operational standards. If you need documentation for site compliance, tell us during quoting.

Use the quote form above or call 1300 306 198. If you have load info and site details ready, we can confirm suitability faster.

Load weight/dimensions, access width, travel path, ground condition, overhead hazards, and whether pick-and-carry travel is required.

Where scheduling allows, yes. Share your dates and any site restrictions and we’ll advise availability.

We service Adelaide and surrounding areas, and can support broader South Australia depending on the job.

Yes — if your project needs a tailored approach, we’ll plan the safest configuration and method for your site.

Yes — Frannas are commonly used across both, especially where access is tight and loads need to be moved across site.

Related Services

Service areas across Adelaide

We provide Franna Crane Hire Adelaide across the metro and surrounding regions, including:

Adelaide North

Elizabeth • Salisbury • Mawson Lakes

Adelaide South

Marion • Noarlunga • Hallett Cove

Adelaide East

Norwood • Burnside • Glen Osmond

Adelaide West

Henley Beach • Port Adelaide • West Lakes

Adelaide Hills

Mount Barker • Stirling • Hahndorf

Not sure which area you fall under? Request a quote and we’ll confirm coverage and the best crane setup for your site.