Executing complex lifts in restricted industrial or urban spaces demands machinery that can move beyond the limitations of stationary cranes. Sydney Cranes offers the ultimate operational solution with our specialised pick and carry hire service, designed to deliver high-capacity lifting combined with unmatched site mobility. Unlike standard slewing cranes that must remain anchored to a single spot with extended outriggers, our dedicated fleet of Franna cranes possesses the unique ability to lift a heavy load, travel with it safely across a job site, and place it with millimetre precision exactly where it is needed.  

We operate a strict, professional wet hire only model across all of our mobile operations. This ensures that every pick-and-carry project is completely managed by a highly experienced, licensed crane operator and a professional dogman crew. By combining the versatile mobility of the Franna chassis with elite ground coordination, we provide a reliable and professional service that helps project managers cut down on transport handling times, minimise site congestion, and maintain flawless safety standards in high-pressure environments.

The Versatile Advantages of Pick-and-Carry Technology

Modern construction, utility, and civil projects frequently take place on sites where space is at an absolute premium. Choosing a dedicated pick and carry hire setup provides several distinct logistical advantages that keep your project moving efficiently.  

• Zero Outrigger Footprint: Because a Franna crane does not require stabilising outriggers to execute a lift, it can operate in narrow city lanes, active factory corridors, and along busy road shoulders without blocking surrounding traffic.

• Seamless Material Transit: Our cranes can lift heavy structural components, transport machinery, or drive pre-cast concrete units straight from the delivery truck directly to the installation point in one fluid motion.

• Articulated Maneuverability: The signature bendy steering of our fleet allows the crane to navigate tight corners, low-headroom garage doors, and complex structural obstacles while carrying its load.

• Rapid On-Site Deployment: Without the need for lengthy setup times, pad preparation, or complex counterweight assembly, our pick-and-carry units roll onto your site and begin working immediately.

Typical Applications for Our Mobile Wet Hire Fleet

The sheer versatility of the pick-and-carry design makes it the preferred lifting method across a wide variety of commercial and infrastructure sectors throughout the metropolitan area:

• Industrial Machinery Relocation: Moving heavy manufacturing plant, boilers, and printing presses through factory doors and across active warehouse floors.

• Infrastructure and Transit Works: Walking heavy utility assets, barriers, and pipework along narrow rail corridors and freeway upgrades.

• Commercial Fit-Outs and HVAC: Positioning massive air handling units, chillers, and structural steel beams on tight urban commercial sites.

• Substation and Energy Upgrades: Precision lifting and walking of heavy electrical substation boxes into restricted residential and commercial easements.

The Sydney Cranes Safety and Equipment Guarantee

Operating an articulated crane under load requires a sophisticated understanding of dynamic weight distribution and real-time load chart interpretation. Allowing an unverified operator to dry hire a pick-and-carry machine introduces unacceptable safety risks and immense legal liability to your business.

At Sydney Cranes, we completely eliminate this risk by providing a fully managed, compliant lifting team with every single dispatch. Our fleet spans versatile capacities from agile 15-tonne utility units up to our flagship 40-tonne heavy lifters, ensuring we have the exact right amount of power for your specific site parameters. We specialise in longer-duration, complex commercial and industrial projects (5+ hours) where professional execution and zero-incident performance are paramount.  

Secure Sydney’s Premier Mobile Lifting Service

If you are a builder, engineer, or logistics manager planning an upcoming project that requires elite mobile lifting power, contact the team at Sydney Cranes today. We are ready to deliver the high-quality, professional wet hire solutions your site demands.