Melbourne and inner suburbs
Franna crane hire across Melbourne
Pick and carry cranes for backyards, building sites and businesses, from the inner suburbs right across the metro area. Tell us the lift and we'll sort the crane.
- 12t FrannaTight access, smaller lifts
- 25t FrannaHeavier loads, more reach
Get a quote
Send the job details. Takes a minute.
- 12t and 25t Franna cranes
- Melbourne and inner suburbs
- Domestic and commercial lifts
- Riggers and dogmen when required
- Photos help us quote
- Straight quotes
What we lift
Seven kinds of lift, one crane crew
Metalift Crane Hire lifts for homeowners, builders, tradies and businesses across Melbourne. If it's heavy and it needs to go somewhere, ask us.
Franna crane hire
12t and 25t pick and carry cranes, with an operator, for single lifts and for jobs that need the crane to keep moving.
Tiny homes and demountables
Tiny homes, cabins, sheds and demountable buildings lifted off the truck and set down on slabs, piers or footings.
Shipping containers
Containers placed, stacked, loaded and unloaded, whether it's one box in a backyard or a few on a site.
Pool and spa lifts
Fibreglass pools, spas and swim spas lifted over the house or fence when the side access won't take them.
Trusses and steel
Roof trusses, floor packs, steel beams and framing lifted to where the builders need them.
Machinery moving and rigging
Machines and plant lifted on and off trucks, and moved around a site or into a shed or factory.
HVAC and aircon lifts
Rooftop air conditioning and HVAC units lifted onto residential and commercial roofs.
Something else?
Boats, plant, building supplies, odd shapes. Send the details and we'll tell you straight if we can do it.
On the job
Lifts we do week in, week out
A few of the lift types we're asked for most.
Why Metalift
A crane crew that talks it through
Tell us what you need lifted and we'll work out the rest with you.
A straight answer first
We tell you which crane suits the lift, what we need from you, and what the job involves. Then we quote it.
Pick and carry
A Franna can pick the load up and carry it to where it's going. That helps on tight sites and on jobs that move.
Talk to the people lifting
Call 0414 649 934 or send the form. The crew doing the lift is the one working it out with you.
Our cranes
Two Frannas, sized to the job
We run a 12 tonne and a 25 tonne Franna (safe working load). A Franna is a pick and carry crane, built to work in less space than most mobile cranes and to move with the load.
- 12t Franna12 tonne safe working load. Pick and carry. Suits lighter loads and tighter access.
- 25t Franna25 tonne safe working load. Pick and carry. For heavier loads and more reach.
Capacity drops as the boom reaches further out, so the right crane depends on the weight and the distance. We work that out with you before the lift. Riggers and dogmen are provided when the job needs them.
Where we work
Inner-city streets to the outer ring
We cover Melbourne and the inner suburbs, and the wider metro area. Inner-city jobs come with narrow streets, parked cars, overhead power and neighbours close by. For lifts that need it, we arrange electrical spotting, facilitate traffic management and coordinate local council permits.
For a fast, accurate quote, send us
- What's being lifted, and roughly how heavy it is
- Where it's coming from and where it needs to go
- The job suburb and the access: gate or driveway width, parked cars, slope
- Any power lines near the lift
- A few photos of the site and the load
- The date or week you're after
- Service areaMelbourne and inner suburbs, and the wider metro area
- QuotesSend the job details and photos. We call back with a quote.
About us
Metalift Crane Hire, Hawthorn East
Metalift Crane Hire is a Franna crane hire and rigging business based at 491 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123. We run a 12 tonne and a 25 tonne Franna and lift for homeowners, builders, tradies and businesses across Melbourne and inner suburbs.
Metalift Crane Hire is operated alongside Ranges Rigging, a veteran owned and operated crane company.
- Address491 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
- Phone0414 649 934
- On the mapFind us on Google Maps
How it works
From enquiry to lift
- Send us the jobFill in the form, text photos to 0414 649 934, or call. What's the load, and where is it going?
- We plan the liftWe work out the crane, the set-up and whether the job needs riggers and dogmen, then call back with a quote.
- We turn up and liftWe arrive, set up and do the lift. You get the load where it needs to be.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Straight answers about Franna crane hire and rigging with Metalift Crane Hire.
Who is Metalift Crane Hire?
Metalift Crane Hire is a Franna crane hire and rigging business based at 491 Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East VIC 3123. Metalift Crane Hire is operated alongside Ranges Rigging, a veteran owned and operated crane company. Call 0414 649 934 or send the form for a quote.
Where does Metalift Crane Hire work?
Across Melbourne and the inner suburbs, and the wider metro area. Put the job suburb on the form or tell us when you call, and we'll confirm we can get there.
What is a Franna crane?
A Franna is a pick and carry crane. It picks the load up and carries it to where it needs to go, rather than staying parked in one spot. That makes it a good fit for tight sites and for loads that have to move.
Should I hire the 12t or the 25t Franna?
Both figures are safe working load. The 12t suits lighter loads and tighter access. The 25t takes heavier loads and gives more reach. The weight of the load and how far it has to go decide it, so send us the details and we'll tell you which one suits.
Do you provide riggers and dogmen?
When the job needs them. Smaller lifts often don't need them. Bigger or more complex lifts do. We'll tell you what your job needs when we quote.
Can you lift a tiny home or demountable?
Yes. We lift tiny homes, cabins, sheds and demountable buildings off the truck and onto slabs, piers or footings. Tell us the size, the rough weight and the access.
Can you place or move a shipping container?
Yes. We position containers, stack them, and load and unload them on site. Tell us the container size, whether it's empty or loaded, and where it's going.
Can you lift a pool or spa over my house?
Often, yes. It depends on the weight, how far the crane has to reach from where it sets up, and what's in the way, like power lines or trees. Send photos and we'll tell you what's possible before you book.
Do you lift trusses, steel and aircon units?
Yes. Roof trusses, floor packs, steel beams and framing, and HVAC and aircon units onto residential and commercial roofs.
Can you move machinery?
Yes. We lift machinery and plant on and off trucks and move it around a site. Tell us the machine, its rough weight and where it's going.
Can you sort permits and traffic management?
We can arrange electrical spotting for lifts near power lines, facilitate traffic management and coordinate local council permits when a job needs them. Tell us the street when you ask for a quote.
How much does crane hire cost?
It depends on the crane, how long we're on site, the access and the distance. Send the job details and a few photos, or call 0414 649 934, and we'll call back with a quote.
Got something to lift?
Call us, or send the job details and a few photos for a quote.