Melbourne Crane
Hire & Rigging

Safe, straightforward lifting support for domestic, industrial, civil and commercial projects.

About Us

Old Mate Cranes & Rigging is a Melbourne-based crane hire and rigging team focused on practical lifting solutions.

We work with clients to understand the load, site and schedule before determining an appropriate approach to the job.

Our services include general crane hire, riggers and dogmen, electrical spotters, traffic controllers, lift studies and transport coordination.

Clear communication, careful planning and efficient delivery are central to how we build long-term client relationships.

Mobile crane and tower crane on a construction site

Services

Crane hire and lifting support tailored to the requirements of your site and project.

  • General Crane Hire
  • Steel Erection
  • Shutdown Works
  • Engineered Lift Studies
  • Riggers and Dogmen
  • Heavy Haulage
  • Site Sheds and Safes
  • Electrical Spotters and Traffic Controllers
  • Traffic Management Plans
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Safety

Safe, straightforward planning guides our approach to every lift. Before work begins, we consider the load, access, surroundings, lift path and relevant site requirements.

Our crane crews coordinate with clients so the equipment, people and controls can be matched to the task and site conditions.

Crane crew member signalling beside suspended lifting gear at sunset

Lift Planning & Compliance

Before work begins, we prepare site-specific Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) where required and provide relevant job documentation. This helps the crew and client align on site conditions, controls and the planned approach.

For more complex lifts, engineered lift studies combine practical rigging experience with engineering input to create a clear lifting plan.

Domestic

We provide crane hire for domestic construction, air-conditioning installation and replacement, prefabricated structures, tiny homes and backyard studios.

We can also assist with suitable lifting work involving fallen trees, outdoor features and art installations.

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Mobile crane positioned beside a steel-frame construction project
Two mobile cranes with raised booms at an industrial worksite

Industrial

We support industrial projects with crane hire, steel erection, shutdown works and engineered lift studies.

Our team can also coordinate rigging personnel, site-shed lifts and heavy-haulage requirements as part of the job planning process.

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Civil & Commercial

We provide crane hire and rigging support for civil and commercial projects, including panel rotation and facade installation.

Hourly hire and project-rate options can be discussed according to the scope, site and programme requirements.

Discuss a civil or commercial lift
Mobile crane set up between concrete columns on a commercial construction site

Contact Us

Tell us what needs to be lifted, the site location, your preferred date and any known access constraints. We’ll use those details to discuss suitable next steps.

Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
info@oldmatecranes.com.au
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