AMC

What AMC does

AMC (A Mini Crane Hire Limited) is a UK-based, privately-held equipment hire company that supplies compact lifting solutions — primarily mini spider cranes, vacuum lifters, glazing robots and truck-mounted cranes — for projects where full-size cranes cannot operate. The company's fleet spans Hoeflon (C6, C10 including an electric variant), Maeda (MC285, MC305, MC405, MC815, LC785) and Klaas (K750) equipment, and it operates from two UK depots in Liverpool (North West) and Heathrow (Greater London / South East) with nationwide delivery. Customer use cases concentrate on glass installation, construction lifting and material handling in confined or sensitive environments such as the BBC Studios project delivered in MediaCity Manchester using the C10 Electric Crane.

The business operates two parallel service models: short-term self-operated hire, where the customer runs the machine themselves, and long-term, fully planned contract lift hire that bundles equipment, planning and operational support into a multi-year engagement. Pricing is quote-based across both models, sales is conducted by phone and a website callback funnel (0844 770 6774), and customers reach the company primarily through its content-led website and downloadable brochure. AMC holds CPA, FORS and SafeContractor accreditations, which qualify it for regulated contractor work in the UK plant-hire market.

AMC is founder/owner-operated with no disclosed outside investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; it has 11–50 employees and serves a horizontal mix of construction, glazing and general industrial customers across the UK. The company is not app-enabled, has no published API or integration layer, and does not disclose revenue, headcount trends or backlog. The single most material signal of enterprise-grade capability is the BBC Studios reference project; aside from that, the customer base is implicit and broad rather than concentrated.

Name

AMC

Legal name

AMC Hire

Website

https://aminicranehire.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMC (A Mini Crane Hire Limited) is a privately-held UK equipment hire company supplying mini spider cranes, vacuum lifters, glazing robots and truck-mounted cranes to construction, glazing and general industry customers requiring compact lifting solutions nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Hire

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

Keywords

• Mini crane hire
• Spider crane rental
• Glazing robot hire
• Vacuum lifter rental
• Contract lifting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire: Rental of mini cranes and lifting equipment including spider cranes, vacuum lifters, and glazing robots. Services range from short-term self-operated hire to long-term contract lift arrangements with full planning support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AMC (A Mini Crane Hire Limited) hires out mini cranes and related lifting equipment to UK customers, including spider cranes, vacuum lifters, glazing robots, and truck mounted cranes. The company offers two service models: self-operated hire for customers who run the equipment themselves, and long-term fully planned contract lift hire that includes planning, equipment, and operational support. Services are delivered nationwide across the United Kingdom from offices in Liverpool and London.

Product overview

AMC (A Mini Crane Hire) is a UK-based equipment hire company offering a portfolio of compact lifting solutions for construction and industrial applications. The product lineup includes Spider Cranes (Hoeflon C10, Hoeflon C6), Vacuum Lifters (including Klaas K750), Glazing Robots, Truck Mounted Cranes, and various Maeda mini crane models (MC285, MC305, MC405, MC815, LC785). The company provides both self-operated hire and long-term fully planned contract lift hire services, delivering nationwide across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spider Cranes Hire Self-propelled compact mini spider cranes for hire, designed for lifting operations in confined spaces and sensitive environments. Suitable for construction, glazing, and industrial buyers facing difficult access conditions. Includes models such as Hoeflon C10 and Hoeflon C6.
• Vacuum Lifters Hire Lifting equipment for hire that uses vacuum technology to safely lift and position glass, panels, and other flat materials. Targeted at glazing contractors, construction firms, and installation teams. Includes the Klaas K750 vacuum lifter.
• Glazing Robots Hire Specialised robotic equipment for hire designed for the automated installation and positioning of glass panels in construction and glazing applications. Aimed at glazing contractors and construction firms handling complex glass installation projects.
• Truck Mounted Cranes Hire Cranes mounted on truck chassis available for hire, providing mobile lifting solutions for various construction and industrial applications. Targeted at construction and industrial buyers needing mobile lifting capability.
• Hoeflon C10 Crane Hire Electric spider crane available for hire, suitable for indoor and outdoor lifting operations with compact dimensions. Targeted at construction, glazing, and enterprise customers needing low-emission lifting in sensitive environments.
• Hoeflon C6 Crane Hire Compact spider crane model available for hire, designed for lifting in tight spaces and sensitive environments. Aimed at construction and glazing buyers requiring access in confined locations.
• Maeda MC285 Mini Crane Hire Maeda mini crane model available for hire, offering reliable lifting performance for various construction and installation projects. Targeted at construction and industrial buyers.
• Maeda MC305 Mini Crane Hire Maeda mini crane model available for hire, suitable for medium-duty lifting applications. Targeted at construction and industrial buyers with medium-duty lifting needs.
• Maeda MC405 Mini Crane Hire Maeda mini crane model available for hire, designed for higher capacity lifting operations. Aimed at construction and industrial buyers needing heavier lift capability.
• Maeda MC815 Mini Crane Hire Maeda mini crane model available for hire, offering advanced lifting capabilities for demanding applications. Targeted at construction and industrial buyers with high-capacity, demanding lift requirements.
• Klaas K750 Vacuum Lifter Hire Vacuum lifting equipment for hire for handling glass and flat materials in construction and installation projects. Targeted at glazing contractors and construction firms performing glass and panel installation.
• Maeda LC785 Crawler Crane Hire Maeda crawler crane model available for hire for specialised lifting applications. Targeted at construction and industrial buyers needing crawler-based lifting capability.
• Contract Lift Hire Service Fully planned and managed contract lift hire service including planning, equipment provision, and operational support for complex or long-term lifting projects. Targeted at enterprise and construction customers needing end-to-end lift management.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GGR Group: UK specialist in glass lifting equipment, vacuum lifters, and glazing robots — the closest direct competitor to AMC's glazing-robot and vacuum-lifter offering, serving the same facade and curtain-wall installers.
• Ainscough Crane Hire: One of the UK's largest crane hire operators with a nationwide branch network. Directly comparable to AMC as a UK crane rental provider, though Ainscough's portfolio spans much larger mobile and crawler cranes — a useful reference for AMC's growth trajectory.
• King Lifting: UK crane hire specialist operating a fleet of mobile, crawler and mini cranes. Comparable to AMC in offering contract-lift services and self-operated hire, with similar customer segments in construction and industrial.
• Emerson Crane Hire: UK crane hire and contract lifting specialist serving construction, infrastructure and industrial clients. Comparable to AMC in contract-lift service model and customer base, with a larger overall fleet.
• Hird: UK-based provider of mini cranes, spider cranes, glazing robots and vacuum lifters — a near-direct competitor to AMC with overlapping product lines and the same confined-space, glazing-focused customer use cases.
• Berry Cranes: UK-wide crane hire company offering mobile, tower and mini crane solutions including contract lifts. Comparable to AMC in service model and end markets, with broader fleet scale.

Broad incumbents

• Nationwide Platforms: UK's leading powered access platform rental company, part of a larger group. Adjacent rather than direct — overlaps on urban and indoor lifting use cases but does not specialize in mini cranes or glazing robots.
• Ashtead Group (Sunbelt Rentals): FTSE-listed equipment rental group operating Sunbelt Rentals in the UK. Comparable in equipment hire model and customer segments, but spans a vastly broader portfolio than AMC's mini-crane focus.
• Speedy Hire: Major UK-listed equipment rental company with broad plant, tool, and lifting categories. Comparable in commercial model (hire + managed services) but operates at much larger scale across many equipment lines.

Regional players

• Lothian Cranes: Scotland-focused crane hire operator offering mobile and mini crane services. Comparable equipment and service model to AMC but geographically concentrated in Scotland rather than UK-wide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amchire
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amchire

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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