Crane Hire Yorkshire

BJW Cranes has specialised in crane hire for many years - operating across South, East, West and North Yorkshire and beyond.

Our fleet covers 8 to 500 tonnes, from compact city cranes for tight sites to heavy-duty lifts for major builds, and every job comes with a CPCS-accredited operator.

To find out more about our reliable crane hire services, don't hesitate to give us a call on 01724 289 501.

 

What areas do we cover?

We run crane hire across South, West, North and East Yorkshire from two strategically located depots, allowing us to accommodate the requirements of our clients quickly - no matter where in the region they may be.

For more detail on a specific town, call 01724 289 501 and we'll confirm cover for your exact site.

How fast can we get a crane to your site?

Here at BJW Cranes, we pride ourselves on offering a flexible lifting solution for clients within our region.

We operate an extensive fleet of modern cranes, accommodating the needs of clients in Yorkshire.

Depending on traffic and your precise location, it will take the BJW team around 51 minutes to deliver to South Yorkshire, 76 minutes to West Yorkshire, and 80 minutes to North Yorkshire from our depot in Scunthorpe.

Our base in Immingham is slightly closer to the East Riding of Yorkshire - taking around 43 minutes in ideal driving conditions.

Why choose BJW for Yorkshire crane hire?

You can rely on our expertise to supply the most suitable crane for the task at hand. We do everything we can to ensure you complete your project on time and within budget.

Although we guarantee some of the most competitive rates around, the team at BJW Cranes will never sacrifice quality or safety. When you hire a crane (and operator) from us, you can trust that the crane will be set up as soon as possible. You can get started straight away, and all lifts will be completed safely and correctly.

Customers choose us for these reasons:

  • Over 20 years in the lifting industry serving Yorkshire from our two depots
  • CPCS-accredited operators on every job
  • Full accreditations: SSIP, Avetta, CPA membership, ISN RAVS Plus, and UKAS 9001/14001/45001
  • A choice of CPA Hire, where you plan and carry the lift, or a fully managed Contract Lift, where we handle the lift and paperwork too
  • Fleet ranges from 8 to 500 tonnes, from city and crawler cranes to mobile tower cranes and more
  • Offering services to a diverse range of UK industries, including construction, oil and gas, infrastructure and marine

Get a quote for crane hire Yorkshire

Call 01724 289 501, contact us online or fill in our enquiry form with your location, the job, and roughly how long you'll need the crane. We'll ask a few follow-up questions about access and ground conditions, then come back with a fixed price, usually the same day.

We also offer our services in other areas, including Newcastle, Lincoln, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.

Yorkshire crane hire FAQ’s

It depends on your load, your reach, and your site access. As a rough guide: City cranes suit tight streets or low-headroom sites. Mobile tower cranes give you more reach and height for factory builds or house building. Heavy-duty cranes handle the biggest loads (our fleet covers up to 500 tonnes) Self-erecting cranes work well on multi-day housebuilding jobs without needing a separate assembly crew Telescopic cranes cover varied lift profiles Although it depends on our availability, our team will work hard to provide a suitable crane for the task at hand as soon as possible – taking into consideration the size and type of load you need to lift or move. We'll also factor in the ground and weather conditions, ensuring the crane offers maximum stability and support for the load and meets your schedule. Contact us and tell us the load, the site, and how long you need it for, and we'll confirm the right crane.
It depends on whether you choose CPA Hire or a Contract Lift. Under CPA Hire, you'll need to cover loss or damage to the crane and the goods being lifted, plus public liability. Under a Contract Lift, our crane operators and appointed person control and coordinate the lifting equipment, meaning we cover the crane and the lift itself, up to £2,000,000 for property and injury. We'll talk you through exactly what applies to your job when you call.
There's no flat rate for crane hire charges in Yorkshire. The price you’ll pay to hire a crane can vary depending on numerous factors, including the crane hire type, your location and the distance our fleet drivers travel to reach your site. Contract lifts, where we handle the operation and planning of the lift, are more costly than CPA hire. A small city crane on a half-day job in Doncaster costs a lot less than a heavy-duty crane on a multi-week contract lift near York. As a general guide, smaller city cranes sit at the lower end of our Yorkshire crane hire rates. Heavy-duty cranes on longer contract lifts, with a dedicated operator and full lift management included, cost more. Before we offer a fair quote for crane hire, we will always take into account your site location and the distance from our nearest depot. This way, you needn’t worry about being charged extra to cover fuel costs. To get your free quote, fill out our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.