Evidently, the most important and influential factor of your crane hire will be what you’ll be lifting. Generally, the heavier and larger the load is, the more expensive the crane hire will be. It is essential to know the weights, and dimensions of your load before you approach a crane hire company as this factor is dependent on the crane type. Each crane has different lifting capacities, and it is important to acquire the right crane for your load to ensure a seamless and safe operation. 

Height is another critical factor that affects the type of crane for the job. Higher lifts most definitely require a larger boom, and generally these are more expensive. 

Once both the height and lifting capacity has been determined, the site conditions are the next important variable to a safe and seamless operation. Firstly, the site must provide level, hard ground to allow for the outriggers, stabilising plates, and timbers (to level uneven ground) to be safely set up and lift.

Moreover, obstacles that the crane must navigate to execute the job will also directly affect the crane type and cost. If a crane must move through narrow spaces or if there are obstacles in the vertical space, such as power lines, these will need to be accounted for, and avoided. Thus, different cranes or accessories may need to be used in such complicated conditions, therefore increasing the cost of the crane hire. 

Each extra piece of equipment required to move the load will result in additional costs. This auxiliary equipment includes but is not limited to man boxes, material cage, modular spreader bar, skates, equalizing sheaves and wire rope, and lastly brick and block cages. Once you have supplied your load specifications this equipment will be recommended if it is needed to execute the job. 

As with any hire the period you require the equipment will drastically influence the total cost. It is advised that pre planning and preparation is finalised prior to the crane arrival. Therefore, this ensures that there will be no wasted costs or materials for the crane being on site but inactive. 

Notably, weather conditions can also extend hire times, so it is important to check the weather forecast before your crane hire.