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Buying guides, crane type comparisons and a bit of industry history, from a team that has been buying and selling cranes since 1995.
Buying guide
Types of Cranes Compared: Capabilities and the Projects Each Suits
Every crane type trades off reach, capacity, mobility and set-up time differently. Here is how the main types compare, and the jobs each one is built for.
16 October 2026 · 5 min read
Crane types
All Terrain Cranes: How They Work, What They Lift and What to Check Before You Buy
All terrain cranes drive to site like a truck and work like an off-road crane. Here is how they work, where they earn their keep, and what to look for in a used one.
16 October 2026 · 3 min read
History
The History of the Franna Crane: How a Brisbane Invention Became an Australian Icon
Ask for “a Franna” on almost any Australian site and everyone knows what you mean. Here is how a crane built from truck parts in 1978 became the name for a whole category.
16 October 2026 · 3 min read
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