Mantis Cranes Ltd

What Mantis Cranes Ltd does

Mantis Cranes Ltd is a family-run crane hire and equipment company founded in 1999, operating across the UK and Ireland with established operational bases in Rushden, Northamptonshire (UK) and Killygordon, Co. Donegal (Ireland). The company supplies self-erecting tower cranes, standard and luffing tower cranes, construction hoists, and an extensive accessories catalogue to construction firms. Its proprietary Mantis TC-25 self-erecting tower crane, positioned as deployable in roughly one hour and unique in its segment, is the headline product alongside Potain self-erectors and Saez tower crane models sourced under multi-year supply partnerships.

The business distributes through direct field sales in both UK and Ireland, supported by an online quote request system and phone contact channels, and maintains multi-decade supplier ties: a 25-year partnership with Manitowoc Potain (recognised at Bauma 2025), a supply relationship with Spanish OEM Saez Tower Cranes, and a sister-company relationship with McMenamin Engineering, which locally fabricates tower crane sections. Customer deployments span residential, commercial, modular/modern methods of construction, and restricted-access sites, with named projects including education campuses, highland construction, and aquaculture facilities.

Mantis generates revenue primarily through crane hire on project-lifecycle contracts, supplemented by one-time sales of new and refurbished units, and professional services such as operator training, refurbishment, transport, erection/dismantling, site surveys, and GAPO remote-controlled crane mover usage. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company markets through trade shows (ICE Expo, National Construction Summit, Bauma), an email newsletter, social media channels, and industry PR, and engages with cross-border innovation programmes such as InterTradeIreland's Innovation Boost.

Name

Mantis Cranes Ltd

Legal name

Mantis Cranes Ltd

Website

https://mantiscranesgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mantis Cranes Ltd is a UK and Ireland crane hire company, family-run since 1999, supplying self-erecting, tower, and luffing tower cranes to construction firms alongside equipment sales, training, refurbishment, and erection services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Cranes and Hoists

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

Keywords

• Tower crane hire
• Construction hoists
• Crane equipment sales
• Lifting equipment accessories
• Crane support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rushden, England

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Hire Services: Primary revenue stream from hiring self-erecting tower cranes, tower cranes, and luffing tower cranes to construction companies across UK and Ireland.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used cranes, hoists, and crane accessories. Also offers refurbished ex-rental cranes as cost-effective alternative to new equipment.
3. Support Services: Training, crane refurbishment, transport, erection and dismantling services, site surveys, and GAPO crane mover usage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Mantis Cranes designs, manufactures, hires, and sells tower cranes, self-erecting tower cranes, luffing tower cranes, construction hoists, lifting accessories, and related equipment. It also provides operator training, refurbishment, transport, site surveys, erection, dismantling, and crane-repositioning services for construction projects in the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

Mantis Cranes Ltd operates as a crane hire and equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of lifting solutions for construction projects across UK and Ireland. The core product portfolio consists of three main crane categories: Self-Erecting Tower Cranes (including proprietary Mantis TC-25, Mantis 35 10, Mantis 30 10, and Potain models IGO T85A, IGO 50, HUP 40-30, HDT 80), Tower Cranes (including Saez TLS 70 12T, TLS 65B, TLS 60 14, TLS 75), and Luffing Tower Cranes. Construction hoists include Goods Only Hoists, Transport Platforms, Rope Hoists, and Tower Crane Access Lifts. The company also offers an extensive crane accessories range including Fork Toes, Block Grabs, Boat/Tipping Skips, Concrete Skips, Steel/Plastic Mortar Tubs, Chains/Web Slings/Safety Nets, Power Generators, Tower Crane Hook Cameras, and Crane Support Options. Support services include Training, Refurbishment, Transport, Erect and Dismantle, Site Surveys, and GAPO Remote Controlled Crane Mover. Equipment is available for both hire and sale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Erecting Tower Cranes Self-erecting tower cranes that can be positioned on restricted-access sites, operate from a fixed position, and be set up in a short period, typically using remote control.
• Tower Cranes Standard tower cranes offering high lifting capacity and flexible height options for moving materials efficiently on construction sites.
• Luffing Tower Cranes Tower cranes with luffing-jib capability that provide height and reach for restricted areas and improve safety on construction sites.
• Goods Only Hoists Construction hoists designed to lift goods rather than personnel for material handling on construction sites.
• Transport Platforms Platforms for transporting personnel and materials and providing access around construction sites.
• Rope Hoists Rope-driven hoisting equipment used for lifting operations on construction sites.
• Tower Crane Access Lifts Access lifts designed for tower-crane operations and maintenance access.
• New and Used Equipment Sales Purchase of new and used cranes, hoists, and accessories, including refurbished ex-rental cranes.
• Training Services Crane-operator training covering induction programs, model-specific familiarization, and CPCS Skills registered training options.
• Crane Refurbishment Service Full crane refurbishment comprising inspection, disassembly, repair or replacement, painting, reassembly, final inspection, and erection and testing.
• Transport Services Transportation of crane equipment for delivery and relocation.
• Erect and Dismantle Services Professional crane erection and dismantling performed by experienced field engineers.
• Site Surveys Site assessments covering ground conditions, access routes, and logistics planning to confirm safe crane installation and operation.
• GAPO Remote Controlled Crane Mover Remote-controlled equipment for safe and efficient crane repositioning on site, including constrained-access locations.
• Potain HUP 40-30 Self-erecting tower crane with a 40m jib, 30m maximum height, 4,000kg maximum lifting capacity, and 16 configurations in a compact folding design.
• Potain HDT 80 Self-erecting tower crane model available from the Potain range.
• Potain IGO T85A Self-erecting tower crane with a 45m jib, 35m maximum height, and 6T lifting capacity, suited for remote locations.
• Potain IGO 50 Self-erecting tower crane model from the Potain IGO series.
• Mantis 35 10 Mantis-branded self-erecting tower crane model.
• Mantis TC-25 Self-erecting tower crane unique to Mantis Cranes Ltd, described as the fastest-deploying model in its category and capable of being operational on site within roughly one hour.
• Saez TLS 70 12T Tower crane with a 70m jib and 12T lifting capacity.
• Saez TLS 65B Tower crane from the Saez range used in major construction projects.
• Saez TLS 60 14 Saez tower crane model available for hire.
• Saez TLS 75 Saez flat-top tower crane model used alongside self-erecting cranes on multi-crane sites.
• Fork Toes Adjustable crane attachment with spring-loaded lifting eye for lifting brick packs and pallets, with a 2,000kg capacity.
• Block Grabs Adjustable crane attachment for lifting bricks, blocks, kerbstones, and paving slabs, offered in 1,500kg single and 2,200kg double configurations.
• Boat and Tipping Skips Skip attachments for waste removal with automatic unloading, available in 1,000L, 1,500L, and 2,000L capacities.
• Concrete Skips Heavy-duty skips for moving and pouring concrete, available in 500L, 1,000L, and 1,500L capacities with lever or central-discharge options.
• Steel Mortar Tubs Steel mortar tubs with a 500L capacity and 1,000kg safe working load for heavy-duty construction work.
• Mortar Tubs Plastic and metal mortar tubs or skips for moving mortar and raw materials with cranes or forklifts.
• Chains, Web Slings & Safety Nets Lifting equipment comprising specified chain, web-sling, and safety-net products for construction-site handling.
• Power Generators Ultra-silent generators with external fuel-bowser capability, CEM7 monitoring, IP67 protection, and electronic starting for crane and site power.
• Tower Crane Hook Camera Camera mounted on a crane hook that provides an unobstructed view of the load and lifting area to improve safety, communication, collision avoidance, and lifting times.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 5 cranes can work on same project, replacing larger crane for major cost savings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• InterTradeIrelandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Innovation Boost programme providing salary support for 12 months for Digital Systems Manager position at McMenamin Engineering as part of digital transformation project.
• North West Regional College (NWRC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with NWRC as part of InterTradeIreland's Innovation Boost Programme supporting digital transformation project at McMenamin Engineering.
• Saez Tower CranescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Spanish crane manufacturer supplying tower cranes including TLS 65B, TLS 70 12T, and TLS 60 14 models. McMenamin Engineering manufactures Saez tower crane sections in-house using precision fabrication methods.
• The Artful BadgerminorOthers · 1 September 2025Commissioned metal artwork featuring Potain T85A crane presented to Mantis Cranes to mark 25 years in business and 25-year partnership with Potain.
• McMenamin EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Sister company based at the same Killygordon, Co. Donegal location. McMenamin Engineering specializes in structural steel fabrication and is the local manufacturer of Saez tower crane sections. Together the companies employ over 100 people and share facilities. McMenamin Engineering won the Irish Steel Equipment Manufacturing Award 2025 for precision fabrication of tower crane sections.
• Manitowoc PotaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 202525-year partnership with Potain as a key crane supplier. Mantis Cranes received recognition award at Bauma 2025 for this long-term relationship. Potain supplies self-erecting tower cranes including IGO T85A, HUP 40-30, and HDT 80 models to Mantis Cranes fleet.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Loxam: Pan-European equipment rental major with UK/Ireland operations offering broad fleet including aerial, power, and material handling equipment. Comparable to Mantis as a hire operator with significant UK/Irish presence but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Wolffkran: European tower crane manufacturer and rental operator with own fleet and rental services across Europe. Comparable to Mantis in tower crane rental operations but with manufacturer scale and broader European reach.
• Sunbelt Rentals UK: UK arm of Sunbelt Rentals (Ashtead Group) providing general plant and tool hire with some crane capability. Comparable to Mantis as a UK equipment rental operator but with substantially broader portfolio and scale.

Direct peers

• Selwood: UK plant and crane hire company offering tower cranes, hoists, and material handling equipment across multiple branches. Comparable to Mantis in providing crane hire plus extensive accessories and support services across UK.
• King Lifting: UK-based crane hire specialist offering mobile, tower, and crawler cranes across construction and industrial sectors. Closely comparable to Mantis as a UK-focused crane hire specialist with a multi-crane fleet and nationwide service coverage.
• City Lifting: UK tower crane specialist focused on self-erecting and luffing jib cranes for urban construction projects. Directly comparable to Mantis in deploying self-erecting cranes on restricted-access city construction sites across UK.
• Hewden Tower Cranes: UK crane hire specialist with tower crane division operating from multiple UK depots. Directly comparable to Mantis in offering tower crane hire with national coverage and serving UK construction projects.
• Falcon Tower Crane Services: UK tower crane hire and erection specialist providing Self-Erecting Tower Cranes (SERTC) and luffing jib cranes nationwide. Directly comparable to Mantis in specialising in self-erecting tower crane fleet for UK construction sites.

Others

• Liebherr: Global tower crane manufacturer competing with Potain in the self-erecting and luffing crane segments. Comparable as OEM/manufacturer and indirect competitor whose customers and dealer network compete with Mantis.
• Manitowoc (Potain): Global crane manufacturer and Mantis's 25-year OEM partner through its Potain brand. Comparable as supplier/ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor, providing the bulk of Mantis's self-erecting tower crane fleet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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