South-east crane lifts
Many Melbourne crane depots sit in outer industrial areas such as Dandenong, so travel charges for south-east jobs can be lower. Common jobs here suit a Franna crane or, for heavier lifts, a mobile slewing crane.
Suburbs covered
Dandenong, Dandenong South, Keysborough, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Berwick, Hallam and Pakenham.
How our crane hire referral works
- Tell us the lift: what, how heavy, where.
- We match a local operator with the right crane for the job.
- They call you with a price and book the lift.
Lift capacity at a glance
Builds, steel, panels, HVAC on tight urban sites.
Long reach and heavy lifts on outriggers.
Glazing, indoor and narrow-access lifts.
Deliver and lift in one visit.
Suburbs served
- Melbourne CBD
- Docklands
- Dandenong
- Campbellfield
- Keysborough
- Cranbourne
- Berwick
- Pakenham
- Footscray
- Sunshine
- Coburg
- Box Hill
- Ringwood
- Frankston
- All metro Melbourne
Crane hire cost guide (Melbourne)
Indicative Melbourne wet-hire rates (operator and rigger included, ex GST), from iseekplant (30 June 2026). They exclude travel to and from the depot, extra rigging labour, permits and traffic management. Your quote depends on the lift.
| Crane | Typical rate |
|---|---|
| Franna 12t | $160–$195/hr |
| Franna 20t | $195–$235/hr |
| Franna 25t | $220–$265/hr |
| Mobile slewing 50t | $330–$430/hr |
| Mobile slewing 100t | $480–$630/hr |
Same source: most Melbourne suppliers apply a 4-hour minimum for Frannas and a full day for larger slewing cranes. Rates for spider cranes are not covered; they are quoted on request.
Frequently asked questions
Is crane hire cheaper in Dandenong?
It can be. Iseekplant (June 2026) notes most Melbourne crane companies run from outer industrial depots such as Dandenong and usually charge travel at the crane's hourly rate. A site close to a depot means less travel time on the bill. The hourly crane rate itself is set by each operator.
Which south-east suburbs can you arrange crane hire in?
We take crane hire requests across Melbourne's south-east, including Dandenong, Dandenong South, Keysborough, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Berwick, Hallam and Pakenham. Your request goes to an independent local operator, who confirms availability for your date and site before quoting.
How does this crane hire referral service work?
You send your lift details once through the form or by phone. We pass the request to one independent local crane operator suited to the job, and that operator contacts you directly with a price and books the lift. We are a referral service, not a crane company, and the request is free with no obligation.
What details do I need for a crane quote in Melbourne?
Give the load weight, the lift height and distance from where the crane can set up, the site suburb and street, ground and access conditions, and your preferred date. Photos of the site and load help. Operators use this to choose the crane size, check if permits are needed and price the lift accurately.
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- Mini and small crane hire
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