What Lee Crane Hire does

Lee Crane Hire (LCH) is a Queensland-based, family-owned crane hire and heavy haulage provider operating a fleet of more than 90 cranes across seven equipment classes — pick and carry, truck mounted, rough terrain, all terrain, telescopic crawler, crawler, and heavy haulage trailers — with capacities ranging from 2.6 to 500 tonnes. The company serves mining, heavy industry, construction and infrastructure clients throughout Queensland from three depot locations: its Biloela head office, plus Blackwater and Dysart regional sites. Service delivery is 24/7 and offered through wet hire (with operator) and dry hire (crane only) models on a quote-based pricing structure, complemented by heavy haulage, fleet maintenance, project and shutdown management, and 3D lift study services.

The company extends beyond pure equipment rental into a vertically integrated lifting services stack: LEEA-accredited rigging consultancy with in-house inspection, repair, manufacturing and re-engineering; a 200-tonne, 12-metre in-house testing facility covering tensile, compression, proof load, break load and low cyclic testing to Australian Standards; and the proprietary CORR (Client Online Rigging Register) web platform for client-side asset and compliance management. Differentiated technology assets include a proprietary 3D lift planning program used to optimize equipment allocation, and the company maintains memberships in LEEA, CICA, the Gladstone Engineering Alliance, the Capricornia Chamber of Commerce, and the Dawson Callide Chamber of Commerce.

Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct customer engagement via a website quote form and a 1800 LCH LCH hotline, supported by dedicated email channels for projects, accounts, HR and safety. The business is privately held, family-owned and operated, and was founded circa 1980, with a change of ownership in 2020 that introduced refreshed management, modernized systems across lift planning, allocation, invoicing and project management, and a refreshed brand identity in 2024. Revenue is generated primarily through crane hire (wet and dry), heavy haulage transportation, rigging consultancy and testing, project management for shutdowns and major overhauls, hard stand hire, and a small branded merchandise line; no financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

Lee Crane Hire

Legal name

Lee Crane Hire

Website

https://leecranehire.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Lee Crane Hire is a Queensland-based, family-owned provider of crane hire (wet and dry), heavy haulage, LEEA-accredited rigging, in-house equipment testing and project management, operating a fleet of over 90 cranes for mining, heavy industry and construction clients across Queensland from depots in Biloela, Blackwater and Dysart.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Hire and Heavy Haulage Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Crane hire services
• Heavy haulage transport
• Rigging equipment
• Lifting equipment testing
• Project shutdown management

Headquarters

HQ city

Biloela

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Crane Hire (Wet & Dry): Rental of cranes ranging from 2.6 tonne to 500 tonne capacity for specialized lifting operations. Wet hire includes operator; dry hire provides crane only.
2. Heavy Haulage Services: Transportation of cranes, plant and equipment throughout Queensland using trucks, platforms and trailers for reliable equipment mobilization.
3. Fleet Maintenance: Field service technicians and tradesmen providing 24-hour support to service crane fleet of various makes and models.
4. Rigging Services: LEEA accredited technical consultancy including sales, repairs, inspections, testing of lifting and rigging components. Includes manufacturing and re-engineering of rigging equipment with NDT testing, sand blasting, welding, painting and engineer certifications.
5. Project & Shutdown Management: Project management services for maintenance shutdowns, heavy industry equipment builds, bridgework and major overhauls including lift planning studies.
6. Hard Stand Hire & Industrial Storage: Large industrial storage facility and hard stand hire for equipment storage needs.
7. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including caps and trucker hats priced at $35 per unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lee Crane Hire is a Queensland-based crane hire and heavy haulage company providing wet and dry crane hire services with a fleet of over 90 cranes ranging from 2.6 to 500 tonne capacity. The company also offers heavy haulage transportation, LEEA-accredited rigging services with in-house testing and certification, project and shutdown management, lift studies using 3D planning software, fleet maintenance, and hard stand hire, primarily serving mining, heavy industry, construction, and infrastructure sectors throughout Queensland.

Product overview

Lee Crane Hire is a crane hire and heavy haulage services company offering a unified service portfolio centered on crane rental (wet and dry hire) complemented by specialized support services. The core offering comprises over 90 cranes ranging from 2.6 to 500 tonne capacity across seven equipment types: Pick & Carry (Franna), Truck Mounted, Rough Terrain, All Terrain, Telescopic Crawler, and Crawler cranes. Supporting the crane fleet, the company provides heavy haulage transportation using drop deck, extendable, flatop, and platform trailers. The service ecosystem includes Rigging Services (with testing/certification and CORR online register), Fleet Maintenance with 24/7 support, Lift Studies using 3D planning software, Project & Shutdown Management, and Hard Stand storage facilities. A small merchandise line (branded caps) rounds out the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wet Hire Cranes Crane hire service that includes an operator and fuel, providing a complete crane solution for clients. Fleet includes Pick & Carry (Franna 20-28T, 40T), Truck Mounted (60T Tadano), Rough Terrain (135T Link-Belt), All Terrain (70-100T, 130-220T, 250-300T), Telescopic Crawler (100-220T), and Crawler (280T) cranes.
• Dry Hire Cranes Crane rental service where clients provide their own operator and manage fuel, offering flexibility for businesses with existing personnel. Available across the same fleet range as wet hire, from 2.6 to 500 tonne capacity.
• Heavy Haulage Services Transportation of heavy equipment and plant machinery throughout Queensland using specialized trucks, platforms, and trailers. Fleet includes Drop Deck, Extendable, Flatop, and Platform (4x8, 7x8, 10x8) trailers for transporting heavy equipment and machinery.
• Fleet Maintenance Services Field service technicians and tradespeople providing maintenance for crane and haulage fleet of various makes and models, with 24-hour on-call support.
• Rigging Services LEEA-accredited technical consultancy including sales, repairs, inspections, testing of lifting and rigging components. Includes manufacturing and re-engineering of rigging equipment with NDT testing, sand blasting, welding, painting and engineer certifications.
• Testing and Certification Services In-house testing facility with 200-tonne test bed and 12m test length capable of tensile, compression, proof load, break load, and low cyclic testing for steel wire rope, chains, slings, and shackles with computer real-time display. Compliance with Australian Standards for lifting and rigging equipment.
• Project & Shutdown Management Project management services for maintenance shutdowns, heavy industry equipment builds, bridgework, and major overhauls including draglines, diggers, and washplants with lift planning studies.
• Lift Studies (3D Lift Planning) 3D lift planning services using state-of-the-art software programs to optimize crane selection and lifting operations, ensuring best value for money through confident supply of right equipment per project.
• Hard Stand Hire and Industrial Storage Large industrial storage facility and hard stand hire for parking, storing, and maintaining heavy equipment.
• LCH Branded Merchandise Branded merchandise including workwear caps such as the Genuine Flexfit Yupoong Truckers Black & Pink Cap and Black & White Cap, priced at $35.00 per unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Comprehensive testing capability with 200t test bed and 12m test length for tensile, compression, proof load, break load, and low cyclic testing
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Crane Industry Council of Australia (CICA)coreOthersIndustry membership organization supporting crane industry standards and advocacy in Australia.
• Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)coreOthersAssociate member status. LCH has LEEA accredited technicians providing technical consultancy and rigging services. LCH facilities include LEEA-accredited testing capabilities.
• Gladstone Engineering AllianceminorOthersRegional industry membership supporting engineering companies in the Gladstone area of Central Queensland.
• Capricornia Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber of commerce membership supporting local business community in the Capricornia region of Central Queensland.
• Dawson Callide Chamber of CommerceminorOthersRegional chamber of commerce membership supporting local business community in the Dawson Callide region of Central Queensland.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sarens: Global heavyweight in crane rental, heavy lifting, and engineered transport with significant presence in Australian resources and energy projects. Comparable for very large crawlers and modular transport work that overlaps with Lee Crane Hire's 500T crane and heavy haulage business.
• Boom Logistics: ASX-listed Australian crane and lifting solutions provider with national coverage across crane hire, heavy haulage, and project services. Comparable to Lee Crane Hire as a direct crane hire peer, but with broader geographic reach and institutional ownership.
• Tutt Bryant Heavy Lift & Shift: Australian heavy lift and crane hire specialist serving construction, mining, and industrial customers across multiple states. Comparable through similar crane fleet offerings and shutdown/project services, with broader geographic footprint than Lee Crane Hire.

Direct peers

• Lampson International: US-based heavy lift and crane rental specialist focused on large-capacity crawler and industrial cranes for energy, mining, and infrastructure. Direct peer in the high-capacity crawler segment where Lee Crane Hire's 280T and 500T units compete.
• Bragg Companies: Family-owned heavy lift and crane rental operator serving construction, industrial, and energy markets on the US Gulf Coast and beyond. Comparable as an established family-led crane specialist with diversified fleet and engineered lift planning services.
• Allcrane Australia: Australian branch of the ALL Family of Companies providing crane rental and lifting solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Comparable in fleet diversity and engineered lift planning, with a different geographic mix than Lee Crane Hire.
• United Crane & Plant Services: Australian crane and plant hire provider serving mining, construction, and industrial clients. Direct peer to Lee Crane Hire in wet/dry hire, heavy haulage, and project support across Australian resources markets.
• Max Crane Works: Large US crane rental operator offering a diversified fleet of hydraulic and lattice-boom crawlers, all-terrain, and rough terrain cranes. Comparable in fleet composition, lift planning capabilities, and industrial customer focus.

Regional players

• Ensign Crane & Equipment: Australian crane hire provider focused on Queensland and New South Wales with a fleet of all-terrain, crawler, and rough terrain cranes. Regional peer with overlapping customer segments in mining and infrastructure.
• McWilliam Crane Services: Australian crane hire operator with strong presence in New South Wales and Queensland resources and infrastructure markets. Comparable regional peer offering similar wet/dry hire and lift planning services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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