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The crane trucks for sale at Truckpages are often highly specialist pieces of equipment – often the cranes fitted to the trucks are more valuable than the trucks themselves! As a specialist truck website, Truckpages helps users search for these specialist trucks.  Using the search facility you can filter more detail regarding the location of the crane on the truck- front, mid or rear mounted. In the UK, the vast majority of the cranes we use are of the knuckle-boom variety and are front-mounted behind the cab.  However, no two crane trucks are the same – if you are a builder’s merchant and need to unload bags of sand and a variety of building materials, your crane is likely to look significantly different to one used for loading heavy machinery. Popular brands of cranes used are Hiab, Fassi and HMF in the UK. Many operators still refer to these types of trucks as Hiab trucks or Hiab lorries due to the popular nature of this crane manufacturer over the years.

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The size of these lorry-mounted cranes will differ hugely.  We will go into more detail below about the size of cranes and their lifting capacities, but consider the actual scale – some of the top sized knuckle boom cranes fitted to the top machinery movers would max out the payload of a 7.5 tonne truck several times over!

If you are unsure about the rules behind fitting a crane onto a tractor unit – for cabin or container work, for example, then check out the recent DVSA / TCO report on crane truck operators knowing your responsibilities

Buying a Used Crane Truck

Buying any second-hand truck is a complex task at any level.  When buying a crane truck you are adding an extra level of complexity as you will be buying two machines at the same time.  Not only has the truck got to be the right brand, quality and size, so too has the crane mounted to the vehicle.  Everything should be in working order and, like the truck, the crane should come with its own inspection certificate. Loler inspections are vital for equipment of this nature and an uninspected crane should not be put to work.

It is for all these reasons that crane trucks demand high prices in the used market.  If a truck buyer is looking for a particular brand of truck with a specific capacity crane with a suitable configuration and a dealer has it, price sensitivity becomes less of an issue.  The alternatives are buying new and waiting for the chassis to be delivered, followed by body building and finally the fitment of the crane.

You see there are used truck dealers who tend to specialise in these types of trucks.

Check out MV Commercials and you will see that they not only sell used crane trucks, but also fit new cranes to new trucks to hold in stock to help operators who need a new crane truck now.

Whilst the type of crane trucks for sale at MV Commercials tend to be on the heavy side – 8×2 rigids or 6×4 tractor units with cranes, many other dealers operate at the other end of the weight range. If you are looking to buy a 7.5 tonne truck with a crane then they stock plenty of these – both as tippers and dropsides.

Types of Crane Trucks

You will often see a crane mounted to the rear of a flatbed truck- these are for general purpose haulage use.  They become more specialist when fitted to a beavertail truck – these vehicles will usually collect plant and machinery.  If it can’t be driven or winched up the beavertail’s ramp then the crane will spring into action.

A common sight on the UK’s roads are tipping trucks fitted with cranes.  These will usually have a grab attachment on the crane and are therefore more commonly known as ‘grab loader’ trucks.  There is always a good selection of grab loader trucks for sale at Truckpages.

Brick carrier trucks are even more specialist.  These trucks stand out thanks to their brick grab attachments that hydraulically squeeze the block of bricks to move them.

Rear mounted Hiab 122 crane with stand up controls
Rear mounted Hiab 122 Brick Carrier crane with stand up controls

Truck Crane Mounting Positions

Not only is the mounting location important for collection and delivery operations, it is vital to ensure the correct distribution of payload on the vehicle itself.  Put a huge crane on the front of a 6×2 truck and expect the front axle not to be overloaded when carrying a load and you may be disappointed.

These trucks are expensive- before making any truck buying decision, speak to a specialist in this area.  When buying used, try and get the truck on a weighbridge – loaded if possible, to ensure that you are not breaking any loading rules.

Typically, specialist brick carrying trucks will have their lorry-mounted cranes sitting in the middle or the rear of the truck – especially if running in drawbar configuration.

Truck Crane Control Positions

An operator may need remote control for the operation of the crane.  It is important to get this area of truck mounted crane operation right.  Manually controlled cranes are much more simple and cheaper to buy and run, but where safety is of paramount importance with large loads or awkward delivery locations, a remote-control truck crane is a must.  The crane operators can distance themselves from the moving load or, where necessary, can get right up close to make sure they have pinpoint accuracy.

Crane Capacities

The rating of the crane will depend on two criteria – obviously the weight of the loads to be lifted is vital, but so is the distance over which the load must travel away from the centre of the crane.  It is relatively easy to lift a heavy weight with a short boom.  The longer the boom, the higher the rating of the crane.

The measurement that is important therefore is the ‘tonne-metre’ – the weight that can be lifted at a distance of one metre from the centre of the crane.  So a 30 tonne-metre crane lifting something three metres away can ‘only’ lift 10 tonnes. The problem arises that the greater the distances, the larger and beefier the crane needs to be – therefore heavier.  This reduces the payload of the truck considerably.  Often the crane can lift much more than the truck is allowed to carry.

Many crane manufacturers have different boom configurations.  The most familiar is the knuckle boom crane where the second boom folds away by the column.  Sometimes the first boom will be longer – or other designs make it possible to park the crane in a transport position.

Crane Attachments

From a simple hook to complicated rotating grabs and buckets, there is a bewildering range of crane attachments available from all the major manufacturers.  Check with the used dealer exactly which attachments are included in the sale of the vehicle – they may have some others that could be of interest to you as well – try and broker a deal!

Cranes on Trailers

Even more specialist, but we see plenty of trailers with cranes fitted.  These are usually brick carrying trailers, but some specialist kit is available that will load containers on and off the trailer – using a crane at the front and the rear of the trailer simultaneously.

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FIRST DAF XG TRACTOR UNIT WITH HIAB CRANE FROM MV COMMERCIAL

Phelan Haulage has expanded the flexibility of its operations after taking delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a HIAB X-HIPRO 858 EP-6 crane from MV Commercial, that its director describes as “an absolute monster”. With a four-tonne lifting capacity at a full reach of 16 metres, the new crane truck has allowed the Durham firm to increase its heavy load operation in the North East of England and Scotland. The majority of its work is transporting abnormal loads such as telecom poles and moving shipping containers for use at corporate events, as well as for a…

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Truckpages Issue 188 is out now

There's a Euro 6 Volvo FMX tipper on the front cover of this week's Truckpages Magazine that's heading for the Collard Group Fleet Renewal Auction sale organised by Malcolm Harrison on 26th September at Hook in Hampshire. The truck is fitted with Easy Sheet system and camera, whilst the body is fitted with twin underfloor rams. This rugged, automatic FMX410 8x4 tipper looks ready to go to work - avoid the wait for a new one! Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to…

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Truckpages Issue 187 is out now

There's a huge choice of trucks of all types at the Malcolm Harrison sale on the 16th September including the smart, modern-looking Scania S-Series trucks. For example, there is a 2018 500S tag axle tractor unit with a great specification - side cameras, sat nav, alloys with 846,876kms on the tacho. It's by no means on its own - there are plenty of other Scanias, including V8's and more S Series. Viewing is 14th and 15h at Prees in Shropshire. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom…

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Truckpages Issue 186 is out now

The second 8x2 rigid with a crane on the front cover, two weeks in a row. This beauty is advertised by MV Commercials (see their advertisement on the outside back cover). The truck is ready to go and is a Volvo FH460 with a hydraulic beavertail with a PM38524 crane fitted to the front of the body. This can be used in combination with a drawbar trailer, as it comes with a VGB coupling at the rear. Both front axles are rated at 9 tonnes. The crane capacity is a short Lift of 7250kg at 4.35m / 15985lb at 14'3"…

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Make
DAF
Model
CF
16 REG DAF CF310 6x2 rear lift + steer with a rear mounted Fassi F155 crane + brick grab
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Crane
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MAN
Model
TGS
Location
2015 15 MAN TGS 26.360 Euro 6 6x2 rear lift/steer, 22ft4 alloy drop side, Atlas 125.2 crane, Kinshoffer block grab, stand up controls, tool box, beacons, work lights, axle weigher, manual 16 speed, cruise, diff lock, heated air seat, reverse camera, £16,950 + vat
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
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2021 21 DAF LF 260 EURO 6 17ft alloy drop side, fall restraints, walk-in steps, Hiab X-HIDUO 118 double extension remote control (fold away) crane, Hiab block grab, tool box, beacons, work lights, camera system, sensor system, audible indication, Auto, adaptive cruise, lane assist, diff lock, hill...
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
DAF LF220 FA, Euro 6, Manual, Reverse camera, Palfinger Pk15500, Remote, 24ft dropside body , Front and rear gantries, 14 Reg, Inspected.
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF55
Location
2013 13 DAF LF 55.220 21ft2 alloy drop side, remote Atlas 104.3E double extension rear mounted crane, block grab, tool box, reverse camera, weigher, manual 8 speed, beacons, auto lube, air con, electric windows/mirrors, cruise, 1 national company owner, £10,950 + vat
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Crane
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DAF
Model
CF
Location
For Auction at Fleet Auction Group on 2024-03-20
Lot No: 103.0 7.3m - BODY - LENGTH - Rear-Lift - CONFIGURATION - WITH - Air - SUSPENSION. ~ Stereo: CD, Interior: Cloth, Air Con, Cruise Control, Sunroof: Yes, Reversing Camera, Remote Central Locking, PALFINGER BM26 CRANE WITH REMOTE AND CHARGER....
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Crane
Make
MAN
Model
TGS
Location
MAN TGS 26.400, Euro 6, Auto, Microwave, Reverse camera, PM50 crane 4 extensions, Remote control, 50mm VBG coupling, Twist locks, Toolboxes 65 Reg, Inspected, MOT Sept 23, 526326 km, ú68,000 + VAT
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
Location
2013 DAF LF 55.220 18T FLAT BED WITH FRONT MOUNTED PALFINGER PK7001-EH FOLD AWAY CRANE REMOTE CONTROL WITH LEAVERS
BODY LENGTH: 26FT
MILEAGE: 336070 KM
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX
GOOD TYRES ALL ROUND
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF55
Location
2013 13 DAF LF 55.220 21ft2 alloy drop side, remote control Atlas 104.3E double extension rear mounted crane, block grab, tool box, reverse camera, weigher, manual 8 speed, beacons, auto lube, air con, electric windows/mirrors, cruise, 1 national company owner £10,950 + VAT
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Crane
Make
MAN
Model
TGM
Location
MAN TGM 18.250, Euro 5 ,172559 km, Auto, Reverse camera, Side scan, Palfinger Pk27001-EH, 2 extensions, Remote, July 24 MOT, 17 ft dropside body, Inspected, 62 Reg.
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2017 17 DAF LF 230 EURO 6 21FT alloy drop side, access ladders, Hiab XS 111B-2 double extension crane, Kinshoffer block grab, stand up controls, tool box, beacons, manual 6 speed, reverse camera, cruise, lane assist, air seat, 3 seats, 1 owner, £29,950 + vat
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Crane
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DAF
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CF85
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8X2. EURO 6. WAGTAIL BODY, HYDRAULIC PUSH OUT RAMPS, SPECIALLY BUILT. CORMACH CRANE 45000 - E6 WITH 6 EXTENSIONS. REAR JACK LEGS. FULLY REMOTE WITH MANUAL LEVERS. REAR LIFT WITH REAR STEER. 326,186 KMS. MANUAL. EX MAJOR COMPANY
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
2018 68 DAF LF 260 EURO 6 24ft6 allot drop side, fall restraints, Palfinger PK 14.501 SLD BM26 double extension remote control crane, Palfinger block grab, tool boxes, camera system, sensor system, audible indication, 6 speed manual, lane assist, cruise, air seat, 3 seats, electric windows/mirrors,...
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Crane
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SDC
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For Auction at Fleet Auction Group on 2024-03-20
Lot No: 186.0 12.9m - BODY - LENGTH, - Rear - Steer - CONFIGURATION, - Drums - BRAKES - WITH - SAF - HUBS - AND - Air - SUSPENSION ~ ATLAS 92.2 LOADER CRANE. 2016. HATZ SILENT PACK DIESEL GENERATOR. REAR STEER , No of Keys: CRANE REMOTE CONTROL IN...
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Crane
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DAF
Model
Location
For Auction at CVA Carr Hill Industrial Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE on 2024-03-19
*DONCASTER* DAY CAB, PK32080 (2 EXT) REMOTE CRANE (YEAR 2006), REAR LIFT, AIR SUSP, SURROUND CAMERA MoT: 2024-03-31* Price is Plus VAT * Reg No: PN06DXO * No. of former keepers: 2 Weekly auctions...
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Location
2014 64 DAF CF 290 Euro 6 6x2 rear lift, 23ft alloy drop side, Palfinger PK16001-k double extension crane, Kinshoffer block grab, stand up controls, beacons, work lights, camera system, sensor system, Manual 8 speed, cruise, diff lock, air seat, air con, electric windows/mirrors, sun roof, 1 owner,...
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Crane
Make
MAN
Model
TGM
Location
2015 15 MAN TGM 18.250 EURO 6 19FT10 alloy drop side, fall restraints, access ladders, rear mounted remote control HMF 1430 fold away crane, Kinshofer block grab, beacons, work lights, Manual 8 speed gearbox, camera system, audible indication, electric windows/mirrors, cruise, diff lock, phone, ex...
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Crane
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Location
2016 16 DAF CF 400 EURO 6 6x2 rear lift/steer, sleeper cab, 21ft5 caged drop side, rear mounted FASSI F155A.2 double extension remote crane, piped for attachment, VBG drawbar, tool boxes, light bar, beacons, work lights, sun visor, camera system, sensor system, manual 12 speed, adaptive cruise,...
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Crane
Make
Mercedes
Model
Atego
Location
2013 MERCEDES BENZ ATEGO 26T TRIPLE DROPSIDE WITH HIAB 122 B-2 CRANE (STAND UP CONTROLS), 8 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, REAR LIFT, 4 WAY CAMERA SYSTEM, GOOD TYRES ALL ROUND
BODY LENGTH: 20FT 7”
COMES WITH 12 MONTHS MOT
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Crane
Make
Atlas
Location
FABERCOM/ATLAS RADIO REMOTE CONTROL.
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