Crane Trucks for Sale (308)

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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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
DAF LF 220 2016 (16) EURO 6, 18 TON, 24' 10" TRIPLE ALI DROPSIDE BODY C/W REAR MOUNTED ATLAS 135.2 REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANE, 2 EXTENSION, 6 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, CRUISE CONTROL, LANE ASSIST, STEEING WHEEN CONTROLS, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, 165,000 MILES. CRANE CAPACITY: 2990 KG @ 4.2 MTRS, 2000 KG @ 6.1...
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
XF95
Crane
Yes
Location
FN53EBP2003 DAF XF95 430 6x2 PK24500 Palfinger Crane Tractor Unit * 405003 Kms * Very Low Genuine Kms  Palfinger PK24500 Crane with 2 Hydraulic Extensions  4 Jack Legs  Flat Body that Hooks on and off the Fifth Wheel  VBG Hitch  Twin Bunks  Exceptionally Clean for the Age  Very Well Serviced...
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Body
Crane
Make
MAN
Model
TGM
Location
MAN TGM 26.340 2015 (65) EURO 6, 6X2 REAR LIFT & STEER BUILDERS MERCHANTS TRUCK, 24' 2" TRIPLE DROPSIDE, REAR MOUNTED HIAB 122 HIDUO FULL REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANE, KINSHOFER BRICK GRAB, 2 EXTENSION, AUTO GEARBOX, ENGINE BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, 140,000 MILES.
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Crane
Yes
Location
2015 65 DAF LF 180 Euro 6 12 TON 18ft6 alloy drop side, rear mounted remote control Fassi F85 double extension remote control crane, tool boxes, sensor system, 4-way camera system, beacons, work lights, sun visor, air suspension, Auto, cruise, hill assist, diff lock, central locking, air seat, sat...
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Body
Crane
Make
Mercedes
Model
Arocs
Crane
Yes
Location
- Arocs 2532 L ENA 6x2 Dropside - FASSI F365 Crane - L-Cab Stream Space - Cab Entrance Left/Right Moveable - Auxiliary Hot Water Heater Cab - Pre-Installation for Rotating Beacons - Radio/Navigation System Bluetooth Comfort - Rubber Mats Drivers and Co-drivers Side - Residual Engine Heat...
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Location
EURO 6 2017 DAF CF230 CRANE LORRY, MANUAL GEARBOX,227655kms, SLEEPER CAB,TREBLE DROPSIDE BODY, STEEL SUSPENSION,REMOTE CONTROLLED HIAB X HIDUO 138-B2 WITH 3 HYDRAULIC EXTENSIONS, HYDRAULIC LEGS, ANY INSPECTION WELCOME,£44.950+VAT FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Crane
Yes
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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Body
Crane
Make
Fruehauf
Location
Choice of 2 x 30,000 Litre GP, Chemical 316 stainless steel Tri axle Tankers with twin hand rails cat walk. In good order throughout priced at £7995 each- Delivery available
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Body
Crane
Make
Iveco
Model
Stralis
Crane
Yes
Location
2015 15 IVECO STRALIS 260S31 Euro 6 6x2 rear lift/steer, 22ft6 caged drop side, alloy floor, Hiab XS114 double extension crane, stand up controls, Kinshofer block grab, side/reverse camera, tool box, beacons, sun visor, air con, electric windows, auto, cruise, phone, air seat, £34,950 + vat
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
DAF LF 260 2021 (21) EURO 6, 18 TON, 25' DROPSIDE, FOLD AWAY HIAB X HIDUO 158 REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANE, 2 EXTENSIONS, REVERSING CAMERA, AUTO GEARBOX, CRUISE CONTROL, CD, SWC, ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND MIRRORS, 49,000 MLS, MARCH 24 TEST, �79,500 & VAT
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Crane
Yes
Location
2015 65 DAF LF 180 Euro 6 12 TON 18ft6 alloy drop side, rear mounted remote control Fassi F85 double extension remote control crane, tool boxes, sensor system, 4-way camera system, beacons, work lights, sun visor, air suspension, Auto, cruise, hill assist, diff lock, central locking, air seat, sat...
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Body
Crane
Make
Mitsubishi Fuso
Model
Canter
Location
MITSUBISHI FUSO CANTER 7C18 2018 (18) EURO 6, 7.5 TON, 20' 5" FLAT BODY C/W CAYVOL HC60A4 CRANE, 4 EXTENSION, AUTO GEARBOX, LANE ASSIST, HILL START, CRUISE CONTROL, EXHAUST BRAKE, 4 X TOOL BOXES, TOW BAR, 3 SEATS, 125,000 MILES, TESTED SEPT 23. CRANE CAPACITY: 1180 KG @ 4 MTRS, 800 KG @ 5.6 MTRS,...
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Body
Crane
Make
Mercedes
Model
Axor
Crane
Yes
Location
- 24ft Platform c/w Palfinger PK10000 Remote Crane - - 26ton Gross - - 6×2 - - Rear Lift Axle - - Euro 3 - - No Ad Blue - - Manual 6 Speed Splitter Gearbox - - Air Suspension - - 280 Horsepower - - Direct Company - - Ideal For Export
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Body
Crane
Make
MAN
Location
2007(57) MAN 32.364 TIPPER WITH EPSON CRANE DUE SOON
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Crane
Yes
Location
2015 65 DAF LF 220 EURO 6 23ft alloy drop side, Fassi F120 remote control double extension crane c/w Kinshofer block grab, air suspension, tool boxes, beacons, sun visor, camera system, side sensors, audible indication, Auto, hill assist, cruise, diff lock, central locking, air seat, air con,...
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
LF
Location
DAF LF 220 2016 (16) EURO 6, 18 TON, 24' 10" TRIPLE ALI DROPSIDE BODY C/W REAR MOUNTED ATLAS 135.2 REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANE, 2 EXTENSION, 6 SPEED MANUAL GEARBOX, CRUISE CONTROL, LANE ASSIST, STEEING WHEEN CONTROLS, ELECTRIC WINDOWS, 165,000 MILES. CRANE CAPACITY: 2990 KG @ 4.2 MTRS, 2000 KG @ 6.1...
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
Crane
Yes
Location
For Auction at Fleet Auction Group on 2023-11-29
Lot No: 137.0 5.4m - BODY - LENGTH - Steer - CONFIGURATION - WITH - Air - SUSPENSION. ~ Gears: 6, Stereo: CD, Interior: Cloth, Cruise Control, Reversing Camera, Phone Kit: Yes, HIAB 066 DUO CRANE NO REMOTE ~1VAT Status: Commercial (plus VAT) MoT:...
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Body
Crane
Make
DAF
Model
CF
Location
DAF CF 460 2018 (68) EURO 6, SLEEPER CAB, 8X2 REAR LIFT & STEER AXLE, 26' 3" CHEESEWEDGE BEAVERTAIL BODY, PM 23.5 TON REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANE, 3 EXTENSIONS, TWIST LOCKS, REAR HYDRAULIC LEGS, AUTO GEARBOX, 3 STAGE ENGINE BRAKE, CRUISE CONTROL, SUPER SINGLES, BEACONS, SUN ROOF, SUN VISOR, ALI TOOL...
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Body
Crane
Make
Volvo
Model
FL
Crane
Yes
Location
2016 VOLVO FL 250 Euro 6 rest cab, 24ft alloy drop side, walk in steps, Fassi F110B remote control double extension crane, Kinshoffer block grab, air suspension, tool box, beacons, sunvisor, reverse camera, Auto, lane assist, cruise, diff lock, air con, electric windows/mirrors, sun roof, heated...
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Body
Crane
Make
Volvo
Model
FM
Location
VOLVO FM 420 2015 (15) EURO 6, 8X2 REAR LIFTING STEER ROLL ON OFF C/W HIAB XS 144 HIDUO FULL RADIO REMOTE CONTROLLED CRANE, WEIGHER, I SHIFT GEARBOX, REVERSING CAMERA, AIR CON, ONLY COVERED 120,000 MILES FROM NEW, AUG 24 TEST. AVAILABLE WITH 20' MTR HARDOX TIPPING BODY, ONE FLAY PLANT BODY, ALSO...
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