Specialist Crane-Assisted Transport & Lorry Loader Services
Hiab Truck Hire & Transport
If you’re looking for Hiab truck hire or lorry loader crane hire, Sussex Transport is your trusted partner.
Based in Lancing, West Sussex, we operate a modern fleet of Hiab-equipped vehicles, ideal for lifting, moving, and positioning heavy goods across commercial and industrial projects.
Whether it’s a construction site, plant relocation, or event setup, our trained operators deliver safe, reliable transport on time, every time.
What is a Hiab Lorry Loader?
A Hiab is a truck-mounted crane, often called a lorry loader, used for lifting and transporting heavy or bulky items.
The term originates from “Hydrauliska Industri AB” but is now widely used across the UK to describe this type of vehicle.
Hiabs are ideal for tasks such as relocating machinery, delivering construction materials, placing portable buildings, and transporting containers.
The crane is powered by the vehicle’s engine, giving it impressive lifting capability with on-site flexibility, so there is no need for separate plant equipment.
Typical Hiab Truck Hire Applications
Our Hiab trucks are designed for safe, efficient lifting and transport across a wide range of commercial and industrial sectors.
Whether it’s a small single-lift or a complex, multi-site movement, we’ve got it covered.
Common Hiab truck hire applications include:
- Construction projects – transporting steel, timber, scaffolding, and site cabins
- Factory and plant moves – lifting and relocating industrial equipment and machinery
- Event and festival logistics – moving barriers, generators, stages, and cabins
- Portable buildings – delivery and placement of welfare units, storage containers, and site offices
- Retail and facilities management – rooftop HVAC units, signage, and building materials
- Specialist lifting in restricted-access areas – including urban zones like central London or secure locations like Gatwick Airport
Let’s Discuss Your HIAB Lorry Hire Requirements
If you have a dedicated enquiry and would like a quote based on your requirements, please fill in our short quote request form or contact us.
Why Choose Sussex Transport for Hiab Lorry Hire?
At Sussex Transport, we are committed to providing reliable and cost-effective lifting services.
Our Hiab Fleet: Reliable, Versatile, and Fully Certified
At Sussex Transport, we operate a specialist fleet of Hiab-equipped trucks designed to handle complex lifting and transport operations with precision and safety.
Our vehicles are available in multiple configurations and are fully certified for work across construction sites, airports, retail parks, and tight-access urban zones.
Fleet Capabilities:
- Rigid and articulated lorry loaders to suit different load sizes and access needs
- Lifting capacity up to 12 tonnes (dependent on outreach and vehicle type)
- Crane reach up to 14 metres for high or deep lifts
- Rear, mid, and front-mounted cranes for flexibility on-site
- Urban-compliant units for restricted access and city centre deliveries
- Fully maintained, LOLER-certified, and GPS-tracked for transparent scheduling
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Contract Lift Services, Safety Planning & Industry Training
At Sussex Transport, safety isn’t an afterthought—it’s integral to every lift we plan and every load we move.
Our end-to-end contract lift service includes:
- Site surveys and lift planning
- Detailed method statements and risk assessments (RAMS)
- Appointed Persons to assess lift requirements and oversee operations
- Lift Supervisors, Slingers & Signallers to execute lifts on-site
- Compliance with LOLER, PUWER, and current HSE guidelines
All lifting is carried out by ALLMI and CPCS-certified operatives, trained in-house and equipped for complex or sensitive sites.
We also deliver industry-accredited training for companies looking to develop their own crane or lifting personnel, delivered by our certified trainers.
Request a Quote or Speak to Our Hiab Hire Experts
If you’re planning a project and need reliable, professional Hiab truck hire services, our expert team is here to help.
Whether you’re coordinating a construction lift, scheduling a factory relocation, or handling a time-critical delivery, Sussex Transport has the experience and fleet to get the job done safely and on time.
You can speak directly with our transport planning team for assistance with logistics and coordination, or connect with an appointed person for advice on complex lifts, risk assessments and site safety planning.
If you’re looking for availability, turnaround times, or pricing, our operations department is ready to provide fast, accurate answers.
Call us today on 0800 915 23 23Â and speak to our experts.
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Hiab Hire FAQs
A Hiab is a lorry-mounted crane that combines transport and lifting in a single vehicle. Unlike a mobile crane, which is typically delivered separately and set up on-site, a Hiab allows for fast loading, movement, and placement of goods without the need for additional lifting equipment.
Yes, we operate across London and are highly experienced in delivering Hiab services in restricted-access areas, including urban streets, pedestrianised zones, and airside at locations like Gatwick Airport. Our fleet includes vehicles suitable for tight access and urban compliance.
Absolutely. We offer fully managed contract lift solutions that include site surveys, lift planning, method statements, risk assessments (RAMS), and full execution by qualified Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors, Slingers, and Signallers.
We’re based in Lancing, West Sussex and cover the entire South East, including Brighton, Crawley, Gatwick and London, as well as nationwide for larger or scheduled projects.
Our Hiab trucks can lift and transport a wide range of items, including site cabins, modular buildings, containers, steelwork, plant machinery, signage, and more. Lifting capacity varies by vehicle but typically ranges up to 12 tonnes with crane reaches of up to 14 metres.
We offer same-day and next-day Hiab hire wherever possible, subject to fleet availability. For planned lifts, we recommend booking in advance to ensure vehicle and crew allocation.
Yes, all our operators are ALLMI or CPCS-certified, with in-house training overseen by an ALLMI-accredited instructor. Our team holds CSCS cards for access to construction and industrial sites.
