E.J. McGovern Crane Hire

What E.J. McGovern Crane Hire does

E.J. McGovern Crane Hire Ltd is a privately held, family-owned UK crane hire and contract lifting company founded in 1995 by Eddie and Thomas McGovern and headquartered in Nottingham/Derbyshire (Ilkeston, DE7 4RE). The firm operates a modern fleet of mobile cranes ranging from 13 tonnes to 250 tonnes capacity, including the Liebherr LTM series (LTM1050, LTM1060, LTM1090, LTM1120, LTM1230, LTM1250), mobile self-erecting tower cranes (Liebherr MK88 and MK140), the Demag LTC 1050 city crane, Boecker AK46/6000 truck-mount crane, Jekko/Boecker SPX532, SPX650, and SPX328 mini spider cranes, plus tracked carriers and beam-lifting accessories. It differentiates via a strict 3-4 year fleet replacement policy (average fleet age ~1.5 years) and adoption of Liebherr's VarioBase asymmetric outrigger system, VarioBallast adjustable counterweight technology, LICCON computer controller, and Tier final engines across the fleet.

Name

E.J. McGovern Crane Hire

Legal name

E.J. McGovern Crane Hire Ltd

Website

https://mcgoverncranehire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

E.J. McGovern Crane Hire is a family-owned UK crane hire firm (founded 1995, Nottingham/Derbyshire) operating a modern 13te–250te fleet — including Liebherr LTM mobile cranes, self-erecting tower cranes, and Jekko/Boecker spider cranes — delivering crane hire, contract lifting, and machine moving services to construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers nationwide via direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Hire and Contract Lifting Services

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA), Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Crane hire services
• Contract lifting
• Machine moving
• Mobile crane rental
• Heavy lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Crane Hire: Rental of mobile cranes ranging from 13te to 250te capacity, mini cranes, mobile tower cranes, and tracked carriers. Equipment is hired with or without operators on a project basis.
2. Contract Lifting Services: Full contract lifting services ranging from basic lifts to intermediate and complex lifts. Includes provision of CPCS appointed person for lift planning, RAMS, lift plans with AutoCAD drawings, competent operators, slingers/signallers, lifting accessories, and site segregation equipment.
3. Machine Moving: Machine moving services using skates (up to 80te combined capacity), PowerAttack equipment, telehandlers, forklift trucks, and gantry cranes (1t to 3t). Services include industrial machinery relocation and repositioning.
4. Crane Sales: Periodic sale of used cranes from the modernised fleet. The company regularly sells older machines as it renews its fleet every 3-4 years.
5. Outrigger Mat and Rigger Mat Hire: Rental of various rigger mats including steel mats (up to 200t point loading), polyethylene mats, ECO Lift outrigger mats, hardwood Ekki mats, UniMat modular systems, and MaxiTrack ground protection mats.
6. Beam Lifting Accessory: Hiring of beam lifting accessories including the JIB500GR beam manipulator with 500kg capacity and 360-degree rotation, available for SPX532 and SPX650 spider cranes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

E.J. McGovern Crane Hire operates a modern fleet of mobile cranes ranging from 13te to 250te capacity, mini/spider cranes, mobile self-erecting tower cranes, and tracked carriers for hire across the UK. The company delivers full contract lifting services with CPCS-qualified personnel, RAMS documentation, AutoCAD lift planning, lifting accessories, and machine moving services using skates, PowerAttack, gantry cranes, telehandlers, and forklift trucks.

Product overview

McGovern Crane Hire operates a modern fleet of specialist lifting equipment offering crane hire (from 13te to 250te), contract lifting, and machine moving services. The core product portfolio spans mobile cranes (LTM series: LTM1250, LTM1230, LTM1120, LTM1090, LTM1060, LTM1050), mobile self-erecting tower cranes (MK140, MK88), mobile city cranes (LTC 1050), truck mount cranes (Boecker AK46/6000), and mini/spider cranes (SPX650, SPX532, SPX328). The company provides comprehensive lifting solutions through contract lifting services with qualified personnel, RAMS documentation, and CAD planning, complemented by machine moving services using specialized equipment like the PowerAttack system. Supporting equipment includes beam lifting accessories, tracked carriers, and an extensive range of rigger mats for ground load management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LTM1250-5.1 Mobile Crane Hire 250-te mobile crane hire, the most powerful 5-axle crane in the world, with 60.0m main boom and up to 50.0m luffing fly, featuring VarioBallast, VarioBase, ECOmode, and ECOdrive technologies. Aimed at construction and heavy industrial lifting projects.
• LTM1230-5.1 Mobile Crane Hire 250-te mobile crane hire with VarioBase asymmetric support base, 75.0m main boom, and 20.0m dual stage luffing fly with VarioBallast for adjustable 72-tonne ballast radius.
• LTM1120-4.1 Mobile Crane Hire 120T capacity mobile crane hire, the most powerful 4-axle crane on the market, with 66m main boom and 19.0m dual stage hydraulic luffing fly, featuring VarioBase and VarioBallast technologies.
• LTM1090-4.2 Mobile Crane Hire 90-te mobile crane hire with 60m main boom and 16.0m dual stage fly, featuring VarioBase riggers and VarioBallast for flexible lifting operations.
• LTM1060-3.1 Mobile Crane Hire 60-te mobile crane hire with 48.0m main boom and compact machine design featuring latest VarioBase Technology for safe and flexible operation in constricted sites.
• LTM1050-3.1 Mobile Crane Hire 50-te mobile crane hire with 38.0m powered boom, 16.0m dual stage fly jib, and searcher hook for improved flexibility in restricted space jobs.
• MK140 Mobile Self-Erecting Tower Crane Hire Mobile self-erecting tower crane hire with up to 65.0m luffing mode radius and 94.4m hook height, featuring electric E-mode for zero-emission silent operation with 58.5m trolley jib and 39.90m lift capacity at max radius.
• MK88 Mobile Self-Erecting Tower Crane Hire Mobile self-erecting tower crane hire with 45m jib and 30.2m tower height, featuring electric E-mode for zero-emission silent operation and economical diesel generator backup.
• LTC 1050-3.1 Mobile City Crane Hire 50-t capacity mobile city crane hire with 31m powered boom and 2.55m slimline width, featuring telescoping elevating cab, VarioBase support technology, 7.5/13m fixed offset fly jib, and runner capable of 25t.
• Boecker AK46/6000 Truck Mount Crane Hire Compact truck mount crane hire with 30.0m powered boom, constantly mounted telescopic luffing fly jib, steering rear axle, quick setup, and 6,000kg maximum capacity.
• SPX650 Mini Crane Hire Fully electric mini crane hire with 5,000kg max lifting capacity, 980mm minimum width, asymmetric riggers, 1.2t hydraulic jib, 2t runner jib, and pick and carry duties for indoor and tight space applications.
• SPX328 Mini Crane Hire Lithium-powered emission-free mini crane hire with 2,800kg maximum lifting, 730mm width, compact rigger dimensions, lightweight design, 1000kg searcher jib, and 600kg manual fly jib.
• Tracked Carrier (2200 Series) Hire Battery-powered tracked carrier hire with 2,200kg capacity, 950mm width, 45-degree gradeability (100%), and 3km/h maximum speed for transporting heavy goods through confined spaces.
• Beam Lifting Accessory / Beam Manipulator Hire Beam manipulator accessory hire with 500kg capacity and 360-degree rotation, designed for reaching incredibly tight areas and compatible with SPX532 and SPX650 cranes.
• Contract Lifting Services Comprehensive contract lifting services ranging from basic to complex operations, including free site surveys, RAMS with AutoCAD drawings, lift planning, certified equipment, and qualified CPCS operatives. Targeted at construction, infrastructure, and industrial customers requiring full lift planning and execution.
• Machine Moving Services Machine moving services with PowerAttack equipment for moving loads up to 30 tons, combined skate capacity up to 80te, gantry cranes (1t to 3t), telehandlers, and forklift trucks. Targeted at industrial and manufacturing customers relocating heavy equipment.
• Rigger Mats and Outrigger Pads Hire Outrigger mats and ground protection equipment hire including steel mats (up to 200t point loading), polyethylene mats (up to 160t), ECO Lift modular mats, hardwood ekki mats, UniMat modular system, and MaxiTrack temporary roadways.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cranes hoist over 20% more load compared to predecessor models (LTM1230 vs LTM1200-5.1) using VarioBallast technology with same ballast height
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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