Crane

Crane Description

A crane is a heavy machine also known as a lifting crane, used for raising and lowering materials vertically and also moving them horizontally. Cranes are commonly used for lifting construction materials in various forms from one location to another, especially when transportation is difficult due to weight. They are also used for moving concrete slabs, prefab houses, and ready-made rooms. Cranes can be rented or purchased, available in various lifting capacities and weights.

What is the rental price for a crane?

Determining the rental price for a crane can be challenging due to the varying nature of work and the specific types of mobile cranes used, particularly hydraulic cranes. However, the rental price typically starts from over 1000 SAR. The rental price also depends on the rental location and the duration of the crane rental, whether hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly.

What are the most popular types of cranes?

There are many types of heavy cranes used in Saudi Arabia, with some of the most popular being:

Tadano Cranes
Liebherr Cranes (from Germany)
Grove Cranes

All of these are available for both rental and sale.

What is the weight that a crane can lift?

Cranes have the capability to lift weights of up to 1000 tons or more. Each crane has different lifting capabilities, which depend on various factors, including lifting strength and the height it can reach. Here are some lifting capacities of cranes:

5-ton crane can lift up to 35 meters.
7-ton crane can lift between 30 to 40 meters.
25-ton crane can lift up to 44 meters.
50-ton crane can lift up to 54 meters.
70-ton crane can lift up to 60 meters.
100-ton crane can lift up to 75 meters.
160-ton crane can lift up to 90 meters.

Cranes also come in various sizes, including 200 tons, 220 tons, 300 tons, and 500 tons, with different lifting capacities.

What is the maximum reach of a crane?

Cranes can reach heights of over 100 meters, particularly the German Liebherr cranes and Japanese Tadano cranes.

Do you need a license to operate a crane in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, according to the Ministry of Interior regulations, you need to obtain a heavy machinery operating license, and operating a crane must be a qualified profession. Additionally, some companies, such as Aramco and Vision 2030 projects like NEOM, the Red Sea Project, and the Amal Project, require valid documentation, including a TÜV certificate for drivers and a safety certificate for the equipment.