The Right Gear For The Job

A&K Cranes operates a diverse fleet of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and heavy haulage units across the South Island. From compact city cranes for tight residential sites to heavy-lift machinery for industrial projects, we have the specialised equipment to get your job done safely and efficiently.

Demag AC140

The heavy lifter of the mobile fleet. With a massive 140-tonne capacity and a main boom length of 60 metres, this crane is built for major infrastructure and industrial projects. Despite its size, the speed-dependent rear axle steering allows it to manoeuvre into surprisingly tight commercial sites.

  • Capacity: 140 Tonnes
  • Main Boom: 60m (plus extensions available)
  • Best For: Tower crane erection, heavy pre-cast panels, bridge beams, and high-reach commercial lifts.

Liebherr LTM 1080/1

A powerful 80-tonne all-terrain crane that balances high capacity with compact mobility. Featuring a 48m telescopic boom and all-wheel steering, it offers excellent reach while retaining a compact footprint for its class. It is the ideal mid-range machine for heavy construction work where a 100T+ crane is too large to fit.

  • Capacity: 80 Tonnes
  • Main Boom: 48m
  • Best For: Steel erection, general construction, and heavy machinery relocation.

Grove KMK3050

Our versatile 50-tonne “taxi crane.” It combines all-terrain capability with a road-friendly design, allowing for rapid setup on arrival. With a 38m main boom, it is perfect for standard residential and light commercial jobs where speed and efficiency are key.

  • Capacity: 50 Tonnes
  • Setup: Fast deployment with minimal footprint.
  • Best For: Truss placement, residential building sites, and general lifting.

IHI CCH 1000 Crawler

When the ground is soft or the project is long-term, the IHI 100T Crawler is the answer. Sitting on heavy-duty tracks rather than outriggers, it offers excellent stability and “pick and carry” capabilities across the site. It is a workhorse for civil infrastructure and foundation work.

  • Capacity: 100 Tonnes
  • Key Feature: Travels with the load (Pick & Carry) on rough terrain.
  • Best For: Piling, bridge construction, dragline work, and soft ground sites.

Kato NK250

A reliable 25-tonne hydraulic truck crane. Known for its robust performance, this road-legal unit travels at highway speeds to get to your site fast. It features a 33m boom and is ideal for quick lifts where a larger all-terrain crane would be overkill.

  • Capacity: 25 Tonnes
  • Reach: 33m Main Boom
  • Best For: House trusses, spa pools, light steel beams, and general taxi crane work.

Humma 25T Pick & Carry

The ultimate problem solver for tight yards and workshops. Unlike standard cranes, the Humma has no outriggers, allowing it to lift a 25-tonne load and drive it to its destination. Its articulated design lets it snake through narrow obstacles with ease.

  • Capacity: 25 Tonnes
  • Key Feature: Articulated steering for tight corners; lifts and moves suspended loads.
  • Best For: Machinery relocation, workshop lifts, and shifting containers.

Palfinger PK33002 Crane Truck

This knuckle-boom crane is mounted on a truck deck, giving you a lift-and-transport solution in one vehicle. With a hydraulic outreach of over 21 metres and High Power Lifting System (HPLS), it can deliver heavy building materials precisely where you need them.

  • Capacity: ~10 Tonne Max Lift (30mt rating)
  • Reach: Up to 21m hydraulic outreach
  • Best For: Transporting and placing timber, pallets, frames, and landscaping supplies.

Truck and Heavy Transporter

The backbone of our heavy logistics division. Our prime mover is known for its raw horsepower and reliability on South Island roads. Paired with a specialist Modern Transport Engineers (MTE) low-loader trailer, this unit is engineered to carry massive weight while keeping the centre of gravity low for stability.

  • Best For: Transporting our 100T Crawler Crane, heavy excavators, bulldozers, and oversized industrial plant.
  • Trailer: Heavy-duty MTE Low Loader with hydraulic ramps for loading tracked machinery.
  • Capability: High-mass permit approved for over-weight and over-dimension loads.

19.25m Trombone Trailer

Specialised for over-length loads, this “trombone” trailer extends out to a massive 19.25 metres. It allows us to legally transport long structural components that standard trailers simply cannot handle.

  • Length: Extends up to 19.25m.
  • Best For: Long structural steel beams, bridge sections, concrete poles, and roofing iron.
  • Key Feature: Adjustable length to suit the specific load while maintaining legal overhangs.

13.2m (43′) Semi Trailer

Offering slightly more deck space than the standard 40-foot unit, this flat deck semi is perfect for general freight and bulky construction materials. The open flat deck allows for easy loading via crane or forklift from any angle.

  • Length: 13.2m (43 feet).
  • Best For: Large volumes of scaffolding, long reinforcing steel (rebar), timber packs, and general site logistics.
  • Key Feature: Extra deck length for maximizing payload per trip.

12m (40’) Semi Trailer

The industry standard for heavy transport. This robust flat deck unit is the “all-rounder” of the fleet, capable of carrying everything from shipping containers to building materials.

  • Length: 12m (40 feet).
  • Best For: 20ft and 40ft shipping containers, pre-cast concrete panels, palletised goods, and machinery.
  • Key Feature: Versatile, high-capacity transport for standard freight dimensions.

7m Heavy Trailer

A compact yet heavy-duty unit designed for tight access work. When a long semi-trailer can’t fit into a residential driveway or a small construction site, this 7-metre trailer gets the gear in.

  • Length: 7m.
  • Best For: Crane counterweights, compact heavy machinery, site equipment, and delivery into narrow properties.
  • Key Feature: Small footprint with high weight capacity; excellent manoeuvrability.

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