Hiab truck hire in Canterbury

Truck-mounted crane hire from North Canterbury. We lift, cart and place containers, sleep-outs, building materials, machinery and more, safely and on time.

Hiab hire

One truck to lift, cart and place it

A hiab is a truck with its own crane, so we can load your item, drive it to site and set it down exactly where it needs to go, without hiring a separate crane. It’s quicker, cheaper and safer for most jobs under five and a half tonnes.

Since Crane Trucks joined RMJ in May 2026 we’ve had an even bigger fleet to call on, so if your job needs more lift or reach, ask us.

What we lift

Common hiab jobs

Container cartage

Delivery, collection and placement of shipping containers.

Sleep-outs & tiny homes

Lifted, transported and set down where you want them.

Building materials

Timber, steel, frames and trusses delivered to site.

Silos & tanks

Careful lifts for silos, water tanks and swimming pools.

Machinery

Farm, workshop and site machinery moved safely.

Posts & poles

Grapple-equipped for fencing, vineyard and farm jobs.

The process

How it works

Send the details

Tell us what’s moving, the size and weight, and where it’s going.

We plan it

We work out the right truck, route and any pilots, and quote it.

Job done

We arrive on time, do the job safely and keep you updated.

On the job

Recent work

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What can a hiab truck lift?

Our main hiab truck lifts up to 5.5 tonnes and reaches 16 metres, which covers most containers, building materials, sleep-outs, tiny homes, silos, machinery and portable buildings. For heavier or longer-reach lifts, call us and we’ll match the job to the right truck in our fleet.

How much does hiab truck hire cost in Canterbury?

Hiab hire is priced per job, based on the weight of the load, the distance travelled and how easy the site is to work on. Call us or send the details through the quote form and we’ll give you a clear, obligation-free price.

Can you move a sleep-out or tiny home?

Yes. Sleep-outs and tiny homes are some of our most common hiab jobs. We lift them onto the deck, transport them and set them down where you want them, and we can pilot the load too if it’s over-width.

Do you do container cartage?

Yes. We deliver, collect and place shipping containers across Canterbury with the hiab, so there’s no need to hire a separate crane to unload.

What do you need to know about my site before a lift?

Tell us about access, ground conditions, slopes and any overhead power lines when you book. Our operators follow WorkSafe New Zealand guidance, including keeping at least 4 metres between the crane or load and any power line, so knowing the site helps us plan a safe lift.

Can you lift posts and poles?

Yes. Our hiab has a grapple attachment for handling posts and poles, which makes fencing, vineyard and farm jobs quick and safe.

Need a hiab this week?

Call Ryan for a straight answer and an obligation-free quote. We’re quick to respond and happy to talk through tricky jobs.