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Franna crane hire in Melbourne

Pick-and-carry Frannas for residential builds, steel, precast panels and HVAC lifts across Melbourne.

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What is a Franna crane?

A Franna is a non-slewing, pick-and-carry mobile crane. It drives on public roads, sets up fast and can carry a load short distances, which suits tight urban sites. Common Melbourne sizes are 12, 20 and 25 tonne. People often search for it as a "Frenner" or "Franna" crane; it is the same machine, and Franna is the brand name. For heavier or longer-reach lifts see mobile slewing crane hire; for indoor or narrow access see spider crane hire.

Typical Franna jobs

How our crane hire referral works

  1. Tell us the lift: what, how heavy, where.
  2. We match a local operator with the right crane for the job.
  3. They call you with a price and book the lift.

Lift capacity at a glance

12–25tFranna pick & carry

Builds, steel, panels, HVAC on tight urban sites.

50–100t+Mobile slewing

Long reach and heavy lifts on outriggers.

CompactSpider & mini

Glazing, indoor and narrow-access lifts.

TruckCrane truck / Hiab

Deliver and lift in one visit.

Suburbs served

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.

CraneTypical 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

What does Franna crane hire cost in Melbourne?

Iseekplant (June 2026) puts Melbourne Franna wet-hire rates at about $160–$195 an hour for 12 tonne, $195–$235 for 20 tonne and $220–$265 for 25 tonne, ex GST, with most suppliers applying a 4-hour minimum. Travel, extra riggers and permits are extra, so the operator confirms the exact price for your lift.

Is there a minimum hire for a Franna (Frenner) crane in Melbourne?

Usually, yes. Iseekplant (June 2026) says most Melbourne suppliers apply a 4-hour minimum for Frannas, and travel to and from the depot is usually charged at the crane's hourly rate. See the full crane hire cost guide for how a quote is built up.

When should I hire a Franna instead of a slewing crane?

Choose a Franna for lifts of up to about 25 tonne capacity on sites with road access and limited room, where the crane can pick and carry the load. Choose a slewing mobile crane when you need longer reach, more height or heavier loads, because it rotates the boom while set up on outriggers.

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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