Crane Choice offers all types of used cranes and encourages sellers to place their cranes for sale on their web site.

All Terrain Cranes are a popular choice within the crane hire fleets and are proven cranes in running a successful crane hire company. Versatility and manoeuvrability make these crane a must have, with a vast range of sizes available. They are probably the number one selling crane in Australia & worldwide. With one tele ram setup that pins the boom section separately, reduces the weight of the main boom and gives the crane better lifting capacity. Configured with fly jibs, fixed and luffing makes these cranes very popular for a vast range of lifting situations. Good road speeds and comfort make this ideal for taxi work and less fatigue for the operator when moving from job to job.

Rough Terrain Cranes are mainly used for medium to long term site work. These cranes are very popular in the mine and petro chemical industry. Usually these cranes are moved around on floats because they are not road registrable. They normally have a pick & carry chart which enables them to pick up a load and move it by traveling the crane on its rubber chart. Again these cranes come in a good range of sizes which makes it easy to find the right crane needed for the job.

City Cranes or some people use the term bubble cranes. These cranes are like a smaller version of the rough terrain cranes but usually they can be road registered depending on axle weight. They are slow on the road which sometimes restricts them on freeways and certain roads. They were designed to work around city type areas going short distances between jobs. They are fairly popular in the crane hire fleets and are mainly used for tight access jobs or taxi work.

Crawler Cranes are used in Australia and range from anything up to thousand tonnes capacity. These cranes are used a lot in heavy construction and are normally used on a long term hire basis. Companies that own these cranes will sometimes offer Dry Hire Rates on these cranes which make it more attractive for long term hire on major projects.

Hydraulic Truck Mounted Cranes These cranes were very popular before All Terrain Cranes were introduced in Australia. A lot of models like P&H Tadano, Kato, Unic, Grove & Coles to name a few where used in crane hire fleets. Not very comfortable on the road, with poor suspension and noisy cabs made these cranes very tiring to operate for long hours of the day. The Japanese models were probably the pick of the bunch and some are still in service today, still being used by companies.

Mini Crawler Cranes These compact mini crawler cranes range in all different capacities allowing them to be used in all types of scenarios. Some are small enough to fit in commercial lifts or be lifted on to high rise building. They are popular with window installers placing glass into position using glass suckers and many other applications where tight access is a problem for larger cranes. There are quite a few manufactures including Maeda, Unic just to name a few.

Franna Pick & Carry Crane – Franna crane, which may also be called a ‘pick and carry’ crane, is a type of mobile crane that is uniquely designed without a stabilising outrigger. This design allows the crane to quickly lift and move loads over short distances within a work site. One of the key features of Franna cranes is their remarkable versatility. These cranes are capable of performing a wide range of tasks, from moving heavy machinery and equipment to installing steel structures and even loading and unloading other vehicles. Their design allows for easy manoeuvrability, making them ideal for use in tight spaces where traditional cranes might not fit.
Franna cranes are operated by a single driver, who can manoeuvre the crane and perform lifts using the onboard controls. The driver’s cabin is positioned in such a way that it offers optimal visibility, ensuring that each manoeuvre is conducted with precision and safety. Franna cranes are used in numerous sectors, including construction, mining, and manufacturing. Their flexibility makes them particularly useful for projects that require multiple lifts in different locations, as they can easily move from one spot to another.