Top tips for saving money on your crane hire

Some jobs are impossible to complete without a crane.

Hiring a crane can be a significant investment, but there are considerable advantages over buying one outright.

For example, crane hire provides more flexibility for your construction project, and there are no maintenance or storage costs for you to worry about.

In this blog, the team at Bryn Thomas Cranes will explore the key factors that impact the price of crane hire. We’ll also offer tips to help you make an informed decision and manage your budget better.

3 factors that affect the cost of crane hire

1.    Crane type and specifications

One of the biggest factors that contribute to the overall price of a crane hire is the type of crane you need and its specifications.

As a rule of thumb, cranes with higher lifting capacities tend to be more expensive to rent, but they allow you to lift more weight at a time – effectively improving productivity.

If the crane has an extended boom – reaching higher and wider than most other cranes – you can expect to pay more.

Depending on the nature of your project and the load being moved, special attachments like lifting slings may be required. Though essential for the safety of your crane hire, these will bump up the price.

2.    Crane rental period

How long you need the crane to be kept on your site can have a huge impact on the price you’ll pay.

Often, the longer the crane is in your possession, the more expensive your crane hire will be.

Weigh up whether you need a short- or long-term hire and factor the costs into your budget calculations.

3.    Location and logistics

The accessibility of your site can impact crane hire costs.

For instance, sites that are difficult to access or pose potential challenges may require specialist equipment, which increases the overall price.

Likewise, the further we have to travel from our depot to reach your site, the more you’ll be charged. This is to cover fuel costs and negotiate potential logistical challenges.

How to save money on your crane hire

• Hire a crane from a local company – Choosing a local firm to hire a crane from will minimise transportation costs. The chances are that they’ll be able to reach your site faster, too.

Check out the areas BTC covers throughout England and Wales here!

• Carefully assess your project requirements – Taking the time to thoroughly assess your project’s needs will help you avoid unnecessary expenses on additional equipment or oversized cranes. A reputable company, like BTC, will always discuss your needs in full before offering a suitable solution.

• Select the best crane for the job – The last thing you want to do is hire a crane that’s too big for your site or not strong enough to lift your load. Be sure to consider the crane’s features and specifications and select the one that’s perfect for your space and the load in question.

• Appoint a competent team to complete the lift – If you’ve hired cranes before and you have a fully qualified appointed person to oversee the lifting operation, CPA crane hire is an excellent choice, involving fewer upfront costs.

If you’ve never hired a crane, arranging a contract lift will cost you slightly more – but it’ll give you the peace of mind that every aspect is taken care of by the crane company (including the paperwork and lift plan).

Request a free, no-obligation quote today

If you need to hire a crane for your next project – no matter how big or small it may be – the team at Bryn Thomas Cranes would love to hear from you.

We’ll happily discuss your project needs in further detail (including the size and weight of the load, how far or high you need to lift or move it, and how long you’ll need the crane to be kept on your site).

Our specialists will also take into consideration your location, determining which of our depots is closest to you, before offering a fair yet competitive price.

To receive your free crane hire quote, you can get in touch with our head office by calling 01352 733 984, emailing flint@brynthomascranes.com or filling out our online enquiry form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.