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Crane Artic Trucks for Sale, Hire & Lease

If you need a crane artic truck for sale, hire or lease, MV Commercial supplies specialist self-loading articulated vehicles built for construction, infrastructure, utilities, steel, timber, plant, cabin transport and specialist haulage.

A crane artic combines the distance and payload benefits of an regualr articulated tractor and trailer with the built in lifting ability of a truck-mounted loader crane. This allows operators to load, transport and offload heavy or awkward materials without relying on site forklifts, telehandlers or mobile cranes wherever they are.

MV Commercial supplies crane artics across the UK, supporting builders’ merchants, timber suppliers, steel stockholders, construction companies and specialist transport operators with work-ready vehicles. MV’s crane artic stock includes vehicles fitted with leading crane brands including HIAB, Palfinger, Cormach, Fassi, Atlas, PM and HMF, mounted on chassis from DAF, Scania, and Volvo.

Explore related vehicles including crane trucks, crane rigids, flatbed trucks, plant trucks, beavertail trucks, ready to go trucks, truck hire, truck finance and aftersales support.

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New and Used Crane Artic Trucks

MV Commercial supplies new, used and late-registration crane artic trucks for sale and hire. Vehicles can be supplied from available stock or built to suit your required chassis, crane capacity, stabiliser configuration, trailer typ and body specification.

We specialist in suppling crane artics for:

• Steel beams and fabrications
• Timber packs and fencing materials
• Brick, block and building material deliveries
• Precast concrete products
• Cabins, containers and welfare units
• Plant and equipment movement
• Utilities and telecoms infrastructure
• Specialist haulage and long-distance deliveries
• Sites with restricted unloading equipment

A crane artic is especially useful where the vehicle must deliver directly to site and offload independently.

Crane Artic Hire

If buying outright is not the right option, MV Commercial offers flexible crane artic hire for short-term projects, seasonal peaks, new contracts, replacement vehicles and long-term fleet support.

Crane artic hire is suitable when you need:

• Immediate fleet capacity
• A short-term self-loading vehicle
• Replacement cover during downtime
• Contract hire without major upfront spend
• A specialist crane specification before committing to purchase
• A ready-to-work truck for urgent project mobilisation

MV Commercial’s crane artic hire service gives operators access to high-spec vehicles without waiting for a full new build.

Popular Crane Artic Chassis

MV Commercial crane artics can be built on leading tractor unit chassis depending on payload, axle configuration, application and driver preference.

Popular chassis options include:

• DAF tractor units
• Volvo FH tractor units

For heavy crane work, operators often choose 6x2, 6x4 or specialist tag-axle configurations depending on crane size, stabiliser requirements, payload and gross combination weight.

HIAB Crane Artics for Sale & Hire

MV Commercial fits a wide range of HIAB truck-mounted cranes, including HIAB XS 322 EP-4 HiDuo, X-HiPro 418 EP-5, X-HiPro 558 E5, X-HiPro 658 EP-6, X-HiPro 858 EP-6, X-HiPro 1058 E-6 and jib options. Our HIAB cranes are fitted to both rigids and tractor units across body types including cabin spec, beavertail, cheesewedge and hydraulic beavertail vehicles.

Product Highlight: HIAB X-HiPro 858 

The HIAB X-HiPro 858 is a heavy-segment remote-controlled loader crane in the 80 tonne-metre range. HIAB describes it as a top-line heavy crane platform, with outreach up to 34.5m horizontally and 38m vertically when specified with a jib.

This is a popular fitting option across all both DAF and Volvo chassis. 

Technical features include:

• 80 Tm range capacity
• Remote-controlled operation
• HiPro control system
• Optional jib configurations
• VSL PLUS variable stability system
• Semi-Automatic Folding
• Load Stability System for horizontal movements
• Automatic Speed Control
• Automatic Duty Control
• nDurance paint protection

HIAB’s VSL PLUS system calculates crane stability according to stabiliser leg position and truck weight, helping maximise usable lifting capacity within safe operating limits.

Product Highlight: HIAB X-HiPro 658

The HIAB X-HiPro 658 is a 60 tonne-metre class crane with vertical reach up to 19.5m and horizontal reach up to 16.9m. It uses SPACEevo control technology, with Hiab listing benefits including safety, efficiency, intuitive control, sensor-based systems and optimised energy use.

It can also feature:

• CombiDrive 4 remote control
• Olsberg V200 control valve
• VSL PLUS
• Semi-Automatic Folding
• Connectivity
• nDurance protection
• Automatic Duty Control
• Automatic Speed Control
• Load Stability System for vertical movements

Palfinger Crane Artics for Sale & Hire

MV Commercial fits a wide range of Palfinger cranes across crane trucks and crane artics. Our large Palfinger crane options including PK62002, PK76002 and PK88002, as well as fly jib options and smaller cranes such as PK32080, PK42002 and PK48002.

Product Highlight: Palfinger PK 78002 SH

The Palfinger PK 78002 SH is a strong option for heavy crane artic work. Palfinger lists the PK 78002 SH with:

• 20.4m maximum hydraulic outreach
• 25.1m maximum manual outreach
• 32.6m maximum outreach with fly jib
• Infinite slewing angle
• 8.6m standard stabiliser spread
• 365 bar maximum operating pressure
• 100–120 l/min pump capacity
• 5,908kg standard dead weight

Palfinger’s SH High Performance range is designed around power, endurance and control. The PK 78002 SH also supports fly jib equipment, with Palfinger noting that DPS Plus manages fly-jib pressure to extend reach while maintaining lifting strength and balance.

Optional Palfinger systems include:

• AOS Active Oscillation Suppression to reduce boom vibration and load swing
• Fly jib for extended reach and lifting over obstacles
• Folding Assist for guided crane stowage
• Soft Stop for smoother end-position control
• Rope Tension Control
• Synchronized Rope Control

This makes Palfinger crane artics a strong choice for long-reach lifting, complex delivery sites and operators who need precision as well as lifting power.

Cormach Crane Artics for Sale & Hire

MV Commercial is an official supplier and fitter of Cormach cranes in the UK and fits small, medium and heavy-duty Cormach cranes across specialist vehicles. Our popular Cormach models including Serie 34000 E5, Serie 45000 E6, Serie 60000 E6, Serie 75000 E7 and Serie 95000 E-7, with fly jib options also available.

Cormach cranes are often chosen for heavy-duty crane artic work where stability, lift capacity and structural strength are priorities.

Product Highlight: Cormach Serie 75000

Cormach lists the Serie 75000 E HP with:

• 74,750 daN*m static moment at tower pin
• 6,640mm hydraulic reach
• 16,860kg capacity
• 7,100 daN*m slewing torque
• 8,850mm stabiliser width
• 100 l/min pump capacity
• 320 bar pressure
• 235 litre tank capacity

Standard equipment includes continuous rotation, hydraulically extendible base crane stabilisers, remote control, continuous acceleration control, moment limiter, dual moment limiter, heat exchanger, extended support plates and remote control stabiliser check.

Product Highlight: Cormach Serie 95000

For heavier lifting applications, Cormach lists the Serie 95000 E HP with:

• 95,000 daN*m static moment at tower pin
• 6,550mm hydraulic reach
• 22,500kg capacity
• 8,400 daN*m slewing torque
• 8,850mm stabiliser width
• 100 l/min pump capacity
• 330 bar pressure
• 260 litre tank capacity

Standard equipment includes continuous rotation, hydraulic stabilisers, remote control, continuous acceleration control, moment limiter, dual moment limiter, heat exchanger, extended support plates and stabiliser checks. Optional equipment includes rotating base crane stabilisers, auxiliary crossbeam, winch, basket and self-levelling platform.

Fly Jib Crane Artics

Fly jib crane artics are designed for operators who need additional reach, height and flexibility. A fly jib can help with lifting over buildings, placing items behind obstacles, reaching awkward positions and reducing reliance on separate lifting equipment.

Fly jib crane artics are commonly used for:

• Roof trusses
• Steelwork
• Cabins and containers
• Utilities and telecoms equipment
• Plant and machinery positioning
• Construction site lifting
• Long-reach material placement

Built in Grantham: MV Commercial Crane Trucks

MV Commercial’s crane trucks are not simply sourced and supplied. Many are designed, engineered, fabricated and finished through our own manufacturing facilities in Grantham, giving customers greater control over specification, quality and build consistency.

Our Grantham operation plays a central role in the production of specialist crane vehicles for construction, utilities, builders’ merchants, plant hire, infrastructure, rail, steel, timber, haulage and lift-and-shift applications.

From the first design discussions through to fabrication, sub-chassis production, body building, crane installation, paint, livery and final checks, Grantham helps us deliver crane trucks that are built around real customer requirements.

 

Built Around the Job

Every crane truck starts with the right specification. Before a build begins, MV Commercial works with customers to understand what the vehicle needs to do day to day. That includes payload, lifting capacity, working radius, body type, site conditions, stabiliser layout, storage, safety equipment and compliance requirements.

A crane truck for builders’ merchants has very different demands from one used for plant transport, steel delivery, utilities or cabin movement. By managing the build in-house, we can create vehicles that are practical, productive and suited to the work they are built for.

In-House Manufacturing Capability

Crane trucks are complex vehicles. The chassis, crane, sub-chassis, body and stabilisers all need to work together safely and efficiently.

At Grantham, MV Commercial’s manufacturing capability supports key stages of the build, including engineering, fabrication, welding, assembly, bodywork and finishing. This is especially important for crane sub-chassis production, where strength, accuracy and load distribution are critical.

Our team fits cranes from leading manufacturers including Palfinger, HIAB, Cormach, Fassi, Atlas, PM and HMF, depending on the customer’s lifting requirements and preferred specification.

From Fabrication to Final Finish

Once the main structure and crane installation are complete, vehicles can move through paint, livery and final preparation. This allows customers to take delivery of a fully finished truck in their own branding, with lighting, safety systems, toolboxes, storage, markings and compliance equipment already fitted.

Options can include camera systems, beacons, Chapter 8 markings, side scan systems, work lights, load restraint equipment, stabiliser systems and remote crane controls.

Ready to Go or Bespoke

MV Commercial supports both bespoke crane truck builds and Ready to Go trucks for customers who need vehicles quickly.

Whether the requirement is a crane rigid, crane artic, plant truck, beavertail or bespoke lift-and-shift vehicle, our Grantham facilities help us build trucks that are ready for serious work.

With in-house manufacturing, nationwide aftersales support and flexible truck hire and truck finance options, MV Commercial provides a complete crane truck solution from build to operation.

Finance, Hire and Ready to Go Availability

MV Commercial can supply crane artics through sale, hire, lease and finance routes. Through MV Asset Finance, operators can fund new and used crane artics while managing capital expenditure.

Finance and hire options can support:

• New crane artic purchases
• Used crane artic purchases
• Contract hire
• Fleet replacement
• New contract mobilisation
• Seasonal demand
• Multi-vehicle orders
• Specialist crane upgrades

For urgent requirements, MV’s ready to go trucks can help operators source crane vehicles faster than a factory-order build.

Aftersales and Crane Support

A crane artic is a high-value working asset. Downtime affects lifting work, transport schedules and customer commitments.

MV Commercial supports customers with aftersales services, mobile technicians and crane engineers. MV’s own Cormach page states that its crane repair technicians and maintenance experts work across the country and can support crane trucks with 24/7 service vehicle response where required.

Support can include:

• Crane servicing
• Hydraulic diagnostics
• LOLER support
• Electrical fault finding
• Body repairs
• Stabiliser and control system checks
• Mobile technician support
• Scheduled maintenance
• Parts support
• Workshop repairs

Why Choose MV Commercial?

Choose MV Commercial for:

• New and used crane artic trucks
• Crane artic hire and lease options
• HIAB, Palfinger and Cormach crane options
• Heavy cranes with fly jib options
• DAF, Scania, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and MAN chassis
• Flatbed, dropside and specialist trailer configurations
• In-house build, fabrication and engineering
• Paint, livery, lighting and safety equipment
• Truck finance through MV Asset Finance
• Ready to go vehicle availability
• Nationwide aftersales and crane support

Whether you need a HIAB crane artic, Palfinger crane artic, Cormach crane artic, fly jib crane truck or a fully specified self-loading tractor and trailer combination, MV Commercial can help you source, build, hire, finance and support the right vehicle.

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