Plant & Machinery Transport
Generators, equipment and plant loaded, moved and offloaded by one operated hiab lorry — no forklift or separate crane needed.
Plant and Machinery Transport Across the UK
Moving plant is two jobs in one — the lifting and the haulage — and a hiab does both. The lorry-mounted crane loads the machinery, the lorry transports it, and the crane offloads it precisely at the other end. No forklift, no separate crane, no waiting on a second team.
Every booking comes with a trained driver who operates the loader crane, plans the lift and secures the load, so your generator, pump or packaged unit arrives and lands exactly where it needs to be.
- Generators, compressors, pumps and packaged units
- Loaded and offloaded with no site forklift needed
- Trained driver-operator included with every booking
- Single moves and ongoing contract work
Reliable Moves for Repeat and Contract Work
Plant hire firms, groundworkers and utilities teams move equipment constantly, and the hiab approach keeps it simple — one vehicle that can load itself at the yard and unload itself on site, however basic the access. Awkward positions, soft ground edges and tight compounds are all part of the day.
For programmes that need a vehicle on call, ask about rental arrangements. The same service also handles container delivery and steel and beam lifting.
See more in our gallery or read about fully operated hire.
Plant Transport Wherever You Need It
Based in Manchester and working nationwide, we move plant and machinery across England, Scotland and Wales — from Manchester and Sheffield to Birmingham, Newcastle and beyond. See all the areas we cover.
Common Questions
How does hiab plant and machinery transport work?
The hiab lorry loads the machinery using its own lorry-mounted crane, transports it to site, and offloads it the same way. Because the crane is part of the vehicle, you do not need a forklift or a separate crane at either end.
What kind of plant and machinery can you move?
Generators, compressors, pumps, small plant, fabricated equipment, packaged units and similar loads within the weight and reach of the loader crane. Tell us the dimensions and weight and we will confirm the right vehicle.
Can you load where there is no forklift on site?
Yes — that is exactly what the service is for. The loader crane lifts the machinery on and off, so a site with no handling equipment is no problem, and neither is an awkward or tight position.
Is the lift operated for me?
Yes. Every vehicle comes with a trained driver who operates the loader crane, plans the lift and secures the load, so you never need your own operator or banksman supplied.
Can you transport plant and machinery anywhere in the UK?
Yes. Our hiab lorries run nationwide across England, Scotland and Wales. All plant and machinery transport jobs are quoted at a fixed all-in rate regardless of location. Tell us the pick-up and drop-off postcodes, the dimensions and the weight and we will confirm a vehicle and price.
Do you move machinery for hire companies and plant depots?
Yes. Regular collection and delivery runs for plant hire companies and equipment depots are common jobs for us — whether it is collecting failed kit from site or redistributing fleet between locations. Longer-term rental arrangements are available for depots with ongoing haulage needs.
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Fast, no-obligation quotes for lifting, delivery and transport anywhere in the UK — England, Scotland and Wales covered.