Steptoes Yard, our sister company, are excited to announce the newest addition to our fleet — a Hiab Crane Wagon — and we’re already seeing the benefits. This versatile HGV has been busy delivering architectural stone for our Stone Masonry division, assisting Hardcore Crushing Ltd with “lift and shift” operations, and transporting modular cabins, containers, and fuel bowsers.
The Hiab has also been out on hire to local businesses — helping one relocate temporarily and another clear plant assets from completed contracts and return them to depot.
Why a Hiab Crane Wagon is a Game Changer
The Old Way:
Traditional lifting jobs often meant using multiple vehicles — a crane (mobile, crawler, or tower), plus an HGV or trailer to transport the load. This made the process complex, costly, and time-consuming, with several operators involved.
The New Way:
A Hiab Crane Wagon combines the crane, HGV, and trailer in one self-contained, manoeuvrable vehicle, operated by a single trained driver. It can load, transport, and unload materials in one seamless process, making it:
Convenient & Flexible – One vehicle does it all.
Safe – Outrigger legs keep the crane stable; remote controls let the operator work from a safe distance.
Efficient – Minimal working space required; all under the same centre of gravity.
Low Risk – Fewer people and vehicles means fewer hazards.
Perfect for Tight, Busy Sites
On modern construction sites where access is restricted and time slots are tight, the Hiab’s manoeuvrability makes it ideal. It can work in confined spaces, lift over obstacles, and even reach into hard-to-access areas such as beneath structures or through openings.
Our Hiab’s crane arm reaches up to 17m horizontally and nearly 20m vertically, with an impressive 3,000kg lifting capacity at full extension.
A Cost-Effective Solution
For Quantity Surveyors and project managers, it’s a win-win:
One vehicle = fewer operators = lower cost.
Less fuel = reduced carbon footprint.
Quicker turnaround = minimal disruption to critical path activities.
Hiab Crane Wagons are:
Self-sufficient
Safer
Efficient
Cost-effective
Versatile & flexible
Eco-friendly
📞 For all enquiries, call Steptoe’s Yard Ltd on 01254 233227