Franna Crane Hire Adelaide
Pick and Carry Solutions for Complex Projects
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.
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.
What Is a Franna Crane?
A Franna crane is an Australian-designed pick-and-carry crane built around an articulated single-chassis design. Unlike standard mobile cranes, it doesn't need to deploy outriggers for most lifts — it picks up the load and drives it to where it needs to go on site.
With a compact footprint, rubber tyres, and lift capacity of up to approximately 25 tonnes, Franna cranes are purpose-built for tight-access sites, busy construction zones, and jobs where loads need to move across a work area rather than sit in one position.
For heavier lifts or jobs outside Franna capability, see our full range on the main crane hire Adelaide page.
Why Choose a Franna Crane Over a Standard Mobile 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:
Projects Suited to Franna Crane Hire in Adelaide
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:
Need a lift plan? We can support lift planning and site coordination for complex or higher-risk lifts. See Lift 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.
Book Franna Crane Hire in Adelaide
Booking Franna crane hire in Adelaide is straightforward — share your lift details and we’ll return an accurate quote fast. Pricing depends on:
- 1Hire 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.
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
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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.
