Crane hire & lifting personnel · South East Queensland · Australia-wide
Get lyfted the right way · Est. 2022

Cranes that understand the site.

Wet hire, dry hire and lifting crews who know construction sequencing, site constraints and how to keep a live job moving. Frannas to 130T slew, backed by people who have stood where you're standing.

Wet hireDry hireLabour hireOperatorsDogmenRiggers
Lyft Crane Hire slew crane lifting a precast column on site
Up to130T
130TLargest slew crane capacity
4Crane classes, 20T to 130T
SEQHome base, Australia-wide reach
1Mob & demob on long-term jobs
What we do

Plant and people, ready for a live site

Short-term lifts or a crane parked on your project for months. Civil, commercial and infrastructure works, with the crew to match.

Wet hire

Crane plus an experienced operator, dogman and lift plan. Turn up, lift, done.

Dry hire

Well-maintained cranes supplied to your competent crew, on flexible terms.

Labour hire

Operators, dogmen and riggers supplied labour-only to run your plant.

Crane operators

Ticketed, competent operators who read a site, not just a load chart.

Dogmen

Sling, direct and communicate every lift safely and productively.

Riggers

Basic to advanced rigging for structural steel, precast and awkward lifts.

Long-term saving

Keep the crane on site, skip the repeat mob costs

On longer-term projects we offer discounted rates. Where a crane can remain on site for the duration, you avoid repeated mobilisation and demobilisation charges — just the original mob to site and the final demob off.

Rates to suit the job

General hire crane rates or labour-only rates, depending on what the project needs. Tell us the scope and we'll price it straight.

Who we are

Crane hire, and nothing else

Lyft Crane Hire is a dedicated crane hire business. Cranes and lifting crews are all we do. We established the company in 2022 after spotting a gap in the market: plenty of businesses could supply plant, but few could supply practical on-site understanding with it.

Our people come from a strong civil construction background, so we know projects benefit from operators and lifting personnel who understand more than the machine — construction sequencing, site constraints, safety requirements, and how to work productively alongside builders, supervisors and civil crews. That site knowledge is what sets Lyft apart.

Our focus is safe, reliable and flexible lifting solutions, backed by experienced people who understand live construction environments and the importance of keeping works moving.

  • Operators who understand sequencing, not just the load chart
  • Responsive, solutions-focused approach to every lift
  • Agile enough to move fast, capable enough to stay long
Slew crane with boom raised beside steel columns under a blue sky
25T Franna lifting a formwork panel
2022Established
Our fleet

From tight-access pick-and-carry to 130 tonne slew

Modern, well-maintained cranes sized for civil, commercial and infrastructure work. Detailed specifications available on request.

Pick & carry
20T

Franna

Nimble, road-registered and fast to mobilise. Ideal for tight sites and everyday lifts.

Pick & carry
25T

Franna

Extra capacity with the same manoeuvrability. The workhorse of civil and precast jobs.

Slew
60T

Slew crane

Reach and lift for structural steel, culverts, bridge components and plant installs.

Slew
130T

Slew crane

Heavy lifts on infrastructure and commercial projects with the radius to match.

Not sure which crane suits the lift? Send us the load, radius and site details and we'll tell you.

Ask about a crane
Projects & experience

Proven on major Queensland infrastructure

We're a newer name in crane hire, but not new to the environments where it counts. Our people and plant have supported works on these projects.

CivilCommercialInfrastructurePrecastStructural steelBridges & culvertsPipelines
Service area

Local in South East Queensland. Ready to travel.

Our primary service area is South East Queensland. We're open to supporting projects more broadly and can work Australia-wide where the opportunity is the right fit.

Brisbane & IpswichMetro, commercial and civil works
Gold CoastResidential, commercial, infrastructure
Sunshine Coast & GympieHighway and bypass corridors
Toowoomba & WestRegional civil and resources
Australia-wideRegional and interstate projects by arrangement, where the fit is right
Our people

The crew behind the cranes

Experienced operators, dogmen and riggers, led by people who came up through civil construction and now focus purely on cranes.

Jesse Wade, Director and Project Manager, Lyft Crane Hire

Jesse Wade

Director / Project Manager

Jesse brings more than 15 years in civil construction, with deep experience across cranage, lifting operations, civil works and site-based construction.

Read Jesse's full bio

Over his career Jesse has built strong practical knowledge of crane operations, project coordination, site logistics and what it takes to work safely and efficiently in demanding construction environments. His time around cranage has given him a detailed understanding of lift requirements, site conditions, access and coordination, and the importance of reliable lifting to keep a programme on track.

Having worked across a broad range of civil and construction projects, Jesse has a hands-on understanding of the challenges faced by builders, principal contractors, project managers and site teams. That lets him approach each job practically, spotting potential issues early and offering solutions that are safe, efficient and suited to the site.

At Lyft Crane Hire, Jesse works closely with clients, contractors, project managers and site personnel to coordinate crane and lifting requirements from initial planning through to completion. His industry experience, paired with a strong focus on communication, reliability and safety, means projects are delivered professionally and with minimal disruption to site operations.

Jesse is committed to long-term client relationships built on honesty, reliability, practical knowledge and a safety-first approach. His experience across the civil construction and cranage industries gives Lyft Crane Hire a strong foundation for dependable lifting solutions across South East Queensland.

Mark Furnell, Operations Manager, Lyft Crane Hire

Mark Furnell

Operations Manager

Mark oversees the day-to-day running of Lyft Crane Hire, backed by extensive hands-on experience as a crane operator across construction, commercial, industrial and infrastructure work.

Read Mark's full bio

As Operations Manager, Mark makes sure every project is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard. His years on the seat as a crane operator give him a strong practical understanding of crane operations, lift planning, site coordination and safe lifting practice.

That time on site has given Mark a detailed understanding of the challenges that come with complex lifting operations, and of the importance of clear communication, precision and safety. It's what lets him deliver reliable, efficient solutions while working closely with clients, operators, project managers and site teams at every stage of a project.

Mark works directly with builders, contractors, project managers and site supervisors to deliver dependable crane, rigging and lifting solutions tailored to each project's requirements. His focus on professionalism, reliability and customer service means every lift is carefully planned, coordinated and executed.

He's committed to building strong, long-term relationships with clients through honesty, quality workmanship and a safety-first approach. Under his operational leadership, Lyft Crane Hire continues to provide reliable lifting solutions, experienced personnel and professional service across South East Queensland.

Safety & reliability

Planned properly. Lifted safely. Every time.

Safety and job readiness aren't a section on our website — they're how we run the business. Here's what that looks like on your site.

Competent people

Experienced, ticketed operators and lifting personnel.

Site literate

A strong understanding of live civil and commercial environments.

Planned lifts

Well-planned, safely executed lifting operations.

Reliable

On time, every time, with practical support on site.

Solutions-focused

Responsive to changing project requirements.

Contact

Tell us about the lift

Call, email or send the details through. We'll come back with a straight answer on the right crane, crew and rate.

Jesse Wade
Director / Project Manager
0478 786 896 j.wade@lyftcranehire.com
Mark Furnell
Operations Manager
0413 496 034 m.furnell@lyftcranehire.com

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