When a load is too heavy to lift by hand and too awkward for a forklift, crane-assisted haulage steps in. Also known (colloquially) as “HIAB hire,” this specialist service combines a heavy-goods vehicle with its own hydraulic loading crane - giving you transport and lifting power in one neat package.

From garden spas to swim spas, hot tubs are a luxury worth every penny - but getting one into place isn’t as simple as wheeling it through the side gate. These units can weigh anything from 300kg to over 1,000kg and often measure over 2 metres wide. So unless you live in a show home with crane-ready access (lucky you), delivery and installation take careful planning.

Whether you’re a first-time customer planning a single lift, or a project manager coordinating a complex site delivery, chances are you’ve heard the acronyms RAMS and LOLER . . . maybe even been asked for a movement order. But what do these documents actually mean, and do you really need one for your lift?

When your project involves heavy or awkward loads, choosing the right crane-assisted haulage provider can mean the difference between smooth success and costly disruption. But with so many operators out there - and many using similar buzzwords - how do you know who to trust?