What is the maximum reach of your HIAB?

Our HIAB 858 offers extended reach suitable for most commercial long-reach requirements. Exact reach varies with load weight — contact us with your specific lift details and we will confirm whether our equipment is suitable.

Can a long reach HIAB work in city centres?

Yes. Long reach HIAB is particularly useful in city centres where vehicle access is restricted. The crane can be positioned at a distance and still complete the lift, reducing the need for road closures or significant site disruption.

Long Reach HIAB Hire UK

Maximum reach capability for rooftop placements, over-obstacle lifts and restricted access sites. HIAB 858 with CPCS-certified operators from our Manchester base.

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When Standard Access is Not Possible

Long reach HIAB is the solution when the truck cannot get close enough — for elevated placements, obstacles in the way or restricted city-centre access.

Our HIAB 858 provides exceptional reach capability, enabling lifts that a standard HIAB simply cannot achieve. Whether you are placing equipment on a rooftop, lifting over a building or working from the roadside of a restricted access site, our long-reach capability removes the need for more complex, expensive crane solutions.

With a fully certified operator included as standard, and lift planning and RAMS documentation available on request, long reach HIAB hire from HIAB Transport is a complete solution — not just equipment.

HIAB 858 — maximum reach in our fleet
Rooftop and elevated placements
Lifts over obstacles and restricted access sites
City centre working without major disruption
Lift planning and appointed persons available
CPCS/CITB-certified operators as standard

Applications

Long Reach HIAB Use Cases

Ideal wherever standard access is restricted or the lift point is elevated above or beyond the truck position.

Rooftop Plant & Equipment

Air handling units, AC condensers, solar panels, water tanks and other plant placed directly onto commercial and industrial rooftops.

City Centre & Restricted Sites

Where vehicle access is limited by narrow streets, low bridges or congestion, long reach enables lifts from a kerbside position without road closures.

Utilities & Infrastructure

Cable drum installation, transformer placement and substation equipment where working distance from the load is essential for safety.

Silo, Tank & Vessel Lifts

Large silos, industrial tanks, pressure vessels and storage equipment requiring a crane position well back from the installation point.

Over-Obstacle Lifts

Lifting over walls, fences, vehicles, pipework or other obstacles where a direct vertical lift path is not available.

Modular Building Installation

Placing modular buildings, portable cabins and welfare units into compact yards or spaces inaccessible to a standard delivery vehicle.

FAQs

Long Reach HIAB — Common Questions

What is a long reach HIAB?

A long reach HIAB is a high-capacity truck-mounted crane capable of extending its arm significantly further than a standard model. Our HIAB 858 is the longest reach unit in our fleet. It is the right choice for rooftop placements, over-obstacle lifts and any job where the truck cannot get close to the lift point.

How does reach affect lifting capacity?

As the HIAB arm extends further, the safe working load decreases — this is the nature of all truck-mounted cranes. Tell us your load weight and the required reach distance and we will confirm whether the 858 is suitable or whether a different approach is needed. We always work within safe load limits.

Can you work in city centres and narrow streets?

Yes. Long reach is particularly useful in city centres and on restricted streets. Because the crane can reach from a distance, the truck does not need to get alongside the lift point. In many cases this avoids the need for road closures or traffic management. We plan each job in advance and can advise on access requirements.

Do you produce lift plans for long reach jobs?

Yes. Long reach lifts often require formal lift planning. Our appointed persons can produce lift plans, outrigger load calculations and method statements for complex lifts. This is often a requirement for insurance or main contractor approval — and we have it covered as standard.

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Need Long Reach HIAB Hire?

Tell us your load weight, required reach and site location. We will confirm suitability and provide a no-obligation quote — usually within 2 hours.

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