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About Q Crane

Q BY NAME, QUALITY BY NATURE.

Q Crane & Plant Hire is uniquely placed to support customers with crawler crane hire, heavy haulage, contract lifting, and crane-specific training across a wide range of sectors and project requirements. With the right equipment, experienced teams, and a proactive approach, we help deliver safe, efficient solutions from planning through to completion.

Proudly based in Oldham, Greater Manchester, we’re a privately owned company established in 1972. With more than 50 years in the industry, we’ve consistently reinvested in our fleet to keep pace with changing standards and customer needs. Today, we supply modern, innovative equipment including the latest Stage V engines, delivering NRMM-compliant solutions for projects nationwide.

As we continue to grow, our focus on quality remains the same. We supply equipment that is fit for purpose and delivered to your site on time, every time. Our proactive approach means you’ll have a dedicated Account Manager on our Hire Desk, supported by a highly experienced Management Team across the business—ensuring responsive communication, efficient coordination, and a reliable service from enquiry through to completion.

Call us today on 0161 620 2115

Q Crane offers more

Based at our six-acre Head Office and Depot, we provide purpose-built facilities for secure storage, compliance testing, and scheduled servicing of our crawler crane and heavy haulage fleet. Our on-site training centre includes state-of-the-art classrooms and practical access to the latest cranes, supporting high standards of safety, compliance, and operator development.

We operate a fully equipped workshop, supported by a highly trained and experienced team of engineers. This allows us to deliver responsive maintenance and repair support, including a 24-hour call-out service across the UK—helping minimise downtime and keep your project moving.