Compact Crane Hire Has the Same Compliance Demands as Full-Size Cranes
A spider crane or pick-and-carry crane carries the same LOLER inspection obligations, appointed person requirements, and lift plan documentation as a full-size mobile crane. Hire operators who treat compact cranes as simple tool hire and skip the compliance paper trail face the same enforcement and liability exposure when something goes wrong — regardless of the machine's size.
Compact Crane Hire With Full LOLER and Lift Compliance
LOLER Thorough Examination Records
Store 6-monthly examination certs per crane with automated expiry alerts — no machine lifts without current documentation.
Lift Plan and Risk Assessment Storage
Attach lift plans and method statements to every booking — accessible on site and by the client.
Appointed Person Qualification Records
Log appointed person certificates and expiry per individual — included in the hire documentation pack.
Project-Based Invoicing
Bill per day, per week, or per project phase with purchase order references matching the contractor's programme.
For Spider Crane Hire Operators in Tight-Access and Interior Environments
Floor and Access Load Assessments
Store structural floor loading assessments per booking — essential for internal lifts in existing buildings.
Operator CPCS Card Tracking
Log CPCS A62 or A60 card details per operator — hire blocked if the operator's card has expired.
Outrigger Configuration Notes
Record outrigger spread requirements and mat sizes per lift location for accurate site preparation briefings.
Breakdown and Disruption Records
Log any mechanical failure, site access disruption, or weather hold with billing implications recorded per incident.
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Spider Crane Hire Software — Common Questions
Each crane has a compliance record with thorough examination certs stored at 6-monthly intervals. Expiry alerts fire ahead of the due date and the crane is blocked from hire if the cert lapses.
Structural assessments are uploaded as documents to the booking record. Your team can access them on site and clients can download them for their health and safety file.
Yes — lift plans, risk assessments, and method statements are uploaded per booking and linked to the specific crane and location. They are retrievable by job reference at any time.
CPCS A62 or A60 card details and expiry dates are logged per operator. The system flags cards approaching expiry and prevents assignment of an operator with a lapsed card to any new booking.
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