Freight Transport Company
Heavy Item Freight - Wellington
Items too heavy to shift without mechanical help. HIAB crane for residential and commercial heavy lifts in Wellington.
Items too heavy to shift without mechanical help. HIAB crane for residential and commercial heavy lifts in Wellington.
Heavy item freight sits between standard furniture removal and full industrial crane work - it's the category of job where the item is too heavy for manual labour but doesn't necessarily require a large crane. CDT's HIAB provides the crane capability in a compact package that can access Wellington's residential properties and commercial premises without the footprint of a full-sized crane truck.
The HIAB can lift items from one position and lower them into another - inside a building through a window or door opening, over a fence into a different area of the property, from a ground floor to an elevated platform, or out of a space that would otherwise require dismantling. For Wellington properties where spaces are compact and the access is awkward, this capability solves a wide range of transport problems.
CDT's approach to heavy item freight starts with understanding the load - its weight, its dimensions, where it's balanced, how it's best rigged for a crane lift. Alan's background in stage rigging means this assessment happens properly, not by guesswork. If the item is unusual or valuable, describe it in detail when you call - Alan will tell you how CDT would approach the job and whether any additional rigging or equipment is needed.
Call Alan on 027 444 2191 to discuss your heavy item freight requirements.
Absolutely - the hydraulic arm reaches over fences or buildings while the truck remains parked on the street. The boom extends into confined spaces without requiring any ground-level access whatsoever. You don't have to dismantle structures or carve out pathways for delivery.
That depends on how far the boom needs to extend. Typical lifts range from spa pools through to three-tonne machinery. Get in touch for a specific weight assessment before booking. The operator confirms safe lifting limits based on your particular load dimensions and site conditions.
In some cases, yes. For longer lifts or road closures, the operator arranges traffic management. Quick kerbside jobs often proceed without permits. The operator will advise you about any permit requirements when you first make contact.
Mt Victoria, Kelburn, and parts of Aro Valley feature steep, narrow streets where small truck HIABs are essential. The compact crane navigates single-lane roads and sharp corners with relative ease. You get full lifting capability in areas where larger equipment simply cannot operate.
Experienced rigging makes safe lifting feasible even in moderate wind - and let's be honest, moderate wind counts as a pleasant day in Wellington. Severe weather may necessitate rescheduling for safety. The operator monitors conditions closely and postpones if gusts exceed safe thresholds.
Yes - the service covers the wider Wellington region including Upper Hutt, Porirua, and the Kāpiti Coast for builder and contractor support. The operator travels to regional sites for machinery delivery and steel placement. You receive the same responsive booking process regardless of your location.