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 getting jobs done quickly and safely. Spider cranes are mini cranes that have four outrigger legs that are deployed for stabilisation. So it’s clear why it’s called a spider crane....
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 can pack a big punch. Hird has an excellent range of UNIC spider cranes for hire and for sale. A spider crane can be the best option for a range...
The world’s smallest mini crane is worth its weight in lifting power
The UNIC URW 094 mini crane is the smallest and lightest mini crane in the world – but like all the machines supplied by Hird, it does a big job. It weighs in at just 1,000kg but still has a lifting capacity of 995kg so is perfect for use in...
Hird mini crane stars at celebrity launch party
Hird’s range of mini cranes, powered access machines and glass handling equipment raises celebrity smiles at an open day held by a customer. Guests who gathered at the launch of our customer’s new showroom included top TV architect George Clarke, consumer affairs journalist and TV presenter Dominic Littlewood and quiz...
UNIC spider cranes – the mini crane that give you flexible lifting power
In this day and age of efficient use of resources and complex building design, space can be limited. Here’s the solution – the UNIC spider crane. It’s a mini crane with excellent lifting power in areas with restricted access and difficult working space, and Hird has a range of spider...
Hird – perfect for mini cranes and pick and carry cranes
Hird has one the most modern and extensive ranges of mini cranes available for hire and for sale in the UK today. Often also referred to as pick and carry cranes and compact lifting cranes, these machines are ideal for a large number of applications. Take, for example, our UNIC...
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 contribution made to the project by spider cranes supplied by Hird. The programme was broadcast on Wednesday May 2 – and told the story of the construction of the pyramid...
UNIC Mini Spider Cranes
Hird is continuing to supply its UK customers with an extensive range of UNIC mini spider cranes for hire. Hirds chose UNIC as a supplier, as the company manufactures the world’s most compact mini cranes, making them ideal for lifting loads where space and access is restricted. The Hirds fleet...