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Tree-mendous! How did they get that tree in there?

If you want to plant a 1.3 tonne tree in a giant pot that is up a flight of steps,...
April 2018 - Contract Lifting Read More
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New Maeda mini crane is a negative lift duty “game changer”

Hird has introduced a “game-changing” Maeda mini crane with an industry-leading ability to lift below the crane. The Maeda 285...
November 2016 - Mini Cranes Read More
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First look at the Maeda MC-815 mini crane

Hird was the first company in the world to place an order for the new Maeda MC-815 mini crane –...
June 2016 - Mini Cranes Read More
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Product of the month – Maeda MC305-2

Our Product of the Month for June – the mighty Maeda MC305-2 crawler spider crane – delivers on a challenge...
June 2016 - Product of the Month Read More
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A mini crane with a view – Hird enjoys high life at One Tower Bridge

Hird spider cranes and powered access machines are helping create one of the most luxurious places to live in London...
June 2015 - Spider Cranes Read More
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Hird carries out emergency crane lift at Royal College of Art

Hird was quick to respond with an emergency crane lift after a canopy was struck by a lorry at the...
June 2015 - Contract Lifting Read More
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Richard Dainty’s 7 reasons to choose spider crane training with Hird

Richard Dainty is very, very persuasive about the benefits of the spider crane training Hird provides. The Hird training manager...
October 2014 - Spider Cranes Read More
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Restoration Man calls in Hird man to lift window at water tower

Hird has been called in to help architect George Clarke – better known as The Restoration Man on Channel 4’s...
July 2014 - In the media Read More

Spider cranes – the mini crane that will put a smile on your face

Introducing the ‘little and large’ duo of the spider crane market – but the UNIC URW 094 and the UNIC...
September 2013 - Hird News Read More

Spider cranes from Hird – the ‘little’ big lifters for hire and for sale

Spider cranes prove that big is not always beautiful. In today’s modern, fast-moving work sites, spider cranes are ideal for...
June 2013 - Hird News Read More

Spider cranes – frighteningly good performance

The only thing that’s scary about spider cranes is their performance. Given their relatively small size as mini cranes, they...
May 2013 - Hird News Read More

TV documentary shows ‘spidey power’ on the Shard

A Channel Four TV documentary about building of Europe’s tallest building – The Shard in London – has demonstrated the...
May 2012 - Hird News Read More

UNIC Mini Spider Cranes

Hird is continuing to supply its UK customers with an extensive range of UNIC mini spider cranes for hire. Hirds...
April 2012 - Hird News Read More
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Counterbalance lifting beam supports council glass installation

Counterbalance lifting beam supports council glass installation

A counterbalance lifting beam and two types of vacuum lifter supplied by Hird have played a key role…

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Hird lifting expertise cracks glass installation challenge

Hird lifting expertise cracks glass installation challenge

A Hird lifting team has completed a glass lifting project that proved an excellent test of the capabilities…

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Product of the Month 2020 Roundup

Product of the Month 2020 Roundup

With 2021 hurtling towards us the PoTM desk at Hird is presenting its end of year review of…

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