
Crane hire cost and quotes
Crane hire prices in Melbourne
What crane hire costs depends on your job: the crane, the time on site, the access and the travel. Tell us the lift and our team will get you a fast quote, across the Yarra Ranges, Melbourne and Outer East.
- 12t Franna Tight access, smaller lifts
- 25t Franna Heavier loads, more reach
Get a crane hire quote
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- No hidden charges We confirm what the quote covers before we book.
- In and out, no fuss We get in, do the lift and get out.
- Planning, rigging and lifting All done by our team.
- Veteran owned and operated
- 12t and 25t Franna cranes
- Domestic and commercial
- Straight, fast quotes
- No job too big or small
- Across Melbourne and surrounds
Crane hire prices
What affects the cost
Every lift is different, so we quote each job on what it actually needs. These are the things that make the biggest difference to the price.
Tell us about them up front and we can get your quote back faster.
- Crane size Our 12t Franna suits tighter sites and smaller lifts. Our 25t Franna takes heavier loads and longer reach. We match the crane to the weight and the reach.
- Time on site How long the lift takes, from set up to pack down. We work out the time on site for your quote.
- Access Driveways, gates, slopes and how close the crane can get to the load and where it is going.
- Site conditions Ground conditions, power lines nearby, and anything else on site that affects how the lift is set up.
- Rigging What the load needs to be lifted safely, and whether riggers or dogmen are required.
- Travel The distance from Woori Yallock to your site.
How to get your quote fast
- What needs lifting, with a rough size or weight
- Where it is now and where it needs to go
- The job suburb
- Access: driveway, slopes, power lines, tight spots
- When you need it done
- A few photos of the load and the access
Send these through the form, or call us and talk the lift through. Planning, rigging and lifting all done by our team.


Why Ranges Rigging
One call, straight to us
Not a call centre. We'll talk the lift through and give you a straight quote.
Veteran owned. Personal service.
Proudly veteran owned and operated, and locally owned. We bring a personal touch to every lift.
Backyard jobs to big builds
From a container onto a slab to steel on a building site, every lift is planned so it goes in cleanly.
A straight quote, fast
Send a photo and a few details. We call back with a price. No runaround.
How it works
Three steps to a lift
- Send the job details What needs lifting, where, the access and a few photos. Or just call us.
- We work it out We match the crane and rigging to the lift and work out the time on site.
- Get your quote We send your quote and confirm what it covers before we book.
FAQ
Crane hire prices: questions people ask
How much does crane hire cost?
It depends on the job: the crane size (our 12t or 25t Franna), the time on site, the access and site conditions, any rigging the lift needs and the travel to your site. Send the job details and a few photos, or call 0414 649 934, and we'll get you a fast quote.
Do you charge hidden fees?
No hidden charges. We confirm what the quote covers before we book the job.
What is the Price Beat Guarantee?
Found a cheaper like for like quote? We will beat it. See the guarantee terms on our Price Beat Guarantee page.
Does the price include an operator?
Our cranes come with an operator. Riggers and dogmen are provided when required, and we tell you what your job needs when we quote.
How do I get a quote fast?
Send the form with what needs lifting, where it is going, the job suburb, the access and a few photos, or call 0414 649 934. The more detail you send, the faster we can quote.
Do you quote small jobs?
Yes. No job too big or small. Our 12t Franna suits smaller lifts and tighter sites.
Other crane jobs
We also lift

Franna crane hire
12t and 25t pick and carry cranes, with an operator.

Small crane hire
Our 12t Franna for tight access and smaller lifts.

Tiny homes and demountables
Tiny homes, cabins, demountables and site offices.

Shipping container lifts
Off the truck and into position.

Pool and spa lifts
Fibreglass pools, spas and hot tubs into the backyard.

Trusses, steel and builders
Roof trusses, steel beams, precast and plant.

Machinery moving and rigging
Machinery relocation, plant installs and tight-access shifts.
Want a price for your lift?
Tell us the job. We'll get you a fast quote, and if you find cheaper, we'll beat it.