CALEDONIAN CRANES LTD

Name

CALEDONIAN CRANES LTD

Legal name

Caledonian Cranes

Website

https://caledoniancranes.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Hire and Sales Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), 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 & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB), Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA)

Keywords

• Crane hire services
• Crane sales
• Crane maintenance
• Lifting equipment
• Material handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Inverurie

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Sales: Sale of new and used cranes including Maeda mini/spider cranes, Potain self-erecting tower cranes, tracked carriers, glass handling robots, and trailer cranes
2. Crane Hire: Rental of cranes with options for self-drive or operated hire, including contract lift services
3. Crane Maintenance and Repair: Maintenance and repair services for spider cranes, mini cranes, crawler cranes, mobile cranes and towable tower cranes

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Caledonian Cranes provides crane hire, sales, maintenance, repair, and operator training services for mini cranes, spider cranes, crawler cranes, mobile cranes, and towable tower cranes. The company is the Scottish dealer for Maeda, Potain, Aconda Industrial Carriers, Montarent, and Uplifter, offering both self-drive hire and operated hire, including contract lift services across Scotland.

Product overview

Caledonian Cranes Ltd is a Scottish equipment dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of crane sales, hire, maintenance, and training services. The company distributes products from four main manufacturers: Maeda (mini and crawler cranes), Potain (self-erecting tower cranes), Aconda Industrial Carriers (tracked carriers), and Montarent (mobile self-erecting cranes). The product range includes Maeda Mini Cranes (MC104C through MC815C and MK-series), Maeda Crawler Cranes (CC-series), Potain Self-Erecting Tower Cranes (IGO and Hup series), tracked carriers, towable trailer cranes, glass robots, and glass handling equipment. Caledonian Cranes serves construction and industrial sectors across Scotland from depots in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maeda Mini and Crawler Cranes (Sales)
• Potain Self-Erecting Tower Cranes (Sales)
• Aconda Industrial Carriers (Sales and Rental)
• MiDi Towable Trailer Cranes (Hire)
• Montarent Mobile Self-Erecting Cranes (Hire)
• Glass Handling Equipment (Sales)
• Uplifter Glass Robots (Hire)
• Crane Hire Services (Self-Drive and Operated)
• Contract Lift Services
• Crane Maintenance and Repair Services
• Operator Training Guides

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MaedacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaledonian Cranes is the Scottish dealer for Maeda cranes, including mini cranes, spider cranes, crawler cranes, and knuckleboom cranes. They offer Maeda CC1908, MC285CB, MC405C and other models for sale and hire.
• PotaincoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCaledonian Cranes is the Scottish dealer for Potain tower and self-erecting cranes, including IGO series and Hup models.
• Aconda Industrial CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAconda Industrial Carriers (formerly Boecker/Böcker) - Revolutionary and versatile carrying products available for sale and rent through Caledonian Cranes in Scotland.
• MontarentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMontarent mobile self-erecting cranes available for sale and hire in Scotland through Caledonian Cranes.
• UplifterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUplifter glass robots available for hire as part of Caledonian Cranes' glass handling equipment fleet.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hewden: UK crane hire and lifting equipment rental specialist (now part of Sunbelt Rentals) operating operated hire, contract lifts, and self-drive across multiple UK depots. Directly comparable service offering with national UK footprint.
• Baldwins Crane Hire: UK crane hire operator offering operated and self-drive crane hire plus contract lift services. Closely comparable service mix to Caledonian Cranes.
• HTC Plant: UK-based crane and plant hire specialist offering crane hire, contract lifts, and lifting services across multiple depots. Direct competitor in crane hire and operated lifting services.
• Marr Crane Hire: Scotland-based crane hire specialist offering contract lifts, operated hire, and self-drive hire across multiple Scottish depots. Directly comparable to Caledonian Cranes on geography, service model, and customer base.
• Ainscough Crane Hire: UK's largest dedicated crane hire company operating a national depot network providing contract lift, operated hire, and CPA crane rental services. Same business model as Caledonian but at materially larger UK-wide scale.

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: Global equipment rental company with UK operations following acquisition of Hewden. Offers cranes, plant, and lifting equipment — directly comparable service categories to Caledonian.
• HSS Hire: UK tool and equipment hire operator with nationwide branch network offering lifting, access, and plant equipment rental. Broader offering than Caledonian but overlaps materially on crane and lifting rentals.
• Speedy Hire: UK-listed equipment rental major offering tools, plant, and lifting equipment hire through a national depot network. Broader portfolio but overlaps with Caledonian on crane and lifting equipment rental.
• Nationwide Platforms: UK powered access platform specialist (part of Loxam Group) providing aerial work platforms and lifting equipment hire. Adjacent competitor for lifting-related construction equipment.

Others

• Maeda Seisakusho: Japanese manufacturer of mini cranes, spider cranes, and crawler cranes (the MC, MK, and CC series Caledonian distributes). Supplier/principal relationship — relevant as the upstream partner whose products Caledonian sells and services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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