HIAB Crane Truck Hire — Heavy Freight Pickup & Delivery

A HIAB is a truck fitted with a hydraulic crane, so it can load and unload heavy freight without needing a forklift or crane on site. If your goods are too heavy to lift by hand and there's no equipment at pickup or delivery, a HIAB is what you need.

When You Need a HIAB

You'd book a HIAB when you're delivering to a construction site that doesn't have a crane or forklift, picking up or dropping off steel, concrete panels, timber packs, or precast products, moving machinery or equipment that's too heavy for a tail lift, delivering to a location with limited access where a crane can reach over fences or obstacles, or unloading palletised goods where there's no loading dock.

The crane is operated by the driver, so there's no need to organise separate lifting equipment or labour at either end.

What a HIAB Can Carry

Steel beams and structural steel, concrete panels and precast products, timber packs, building materials, machinery and industrial equipment, palletised goods, shipping containers (depending on size and weight).

The truck carries up to 12 tonnes of freight. The crane lifts up to 2 tonnes at short reach, tapering to around 500kg at full extension — so heavier items need to be positioned close to the truck.

Express or General Freight

HIAB trucks are available on both our services:

Express — booked time slot, priority handling, fastest route. Best for urgent deliveries or when you need the truck at a specific time.

General — cost-effective option with a HIAB, moving through our shared freight network. Best when the job isn't time-critical.

Coverage

HIAB trucks are available across metro Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. For interstate HIAB transport, get a quote and we'll confirm availability on your route.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HIAB truck? A truck fitted with a hydraulic crane that can load and unload heavy freight without needing a forklift or crane on site.

How much can a HIAB crane lift? Up to 2 tonnes at short reach, tapering to around 500kg at full extension.

Do I need a HIAB or a moffett? A HIAB is for heavy items that need crane lifting. A moffett is a truck-mounted forklift for placing pallets on difficult or uneven sites.

Where are HIAB trucks available? Metro Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Interstate availability on request.

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