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Crane trucks combine load transport and on-site lifting in one vehicle, reducing the need for a separate mobile crane or forklift. They are commonly used to collect, carry, and place materials where loading equipment may not be available.

2019 DAF CF320 Crane Truck
Buyers searching for crane trucks for sale can compare vehicles suited to urban deliveries, rural sites, construction work and specialist haulage. The right configuration can improve turnaround times while giving drivers greater control over loading and unloading tasks.
Crane Truck Benefits
- One vehicle can transport materials and lift them into position, helping to reduce equipment movements and site delays.
- Hydraulic stabilisers provide a secure working base during lifting when they are correctly deployed on suitable ground.
- Remote or stand-side crane controls can improve visibility of the load, surrounding workers, and delivery area.
- Flatbeds, dropside bodies and specialist load-restraint systems support a wide range of commercial cargo.
- Self-loading capability can help owner-operators serve customers without relying on lifting equipment at each location.
Crane Truck Applications
- Delivering blocks, timber, steel, roofing products and bagged materials to building sites and private properties
- Handling utility poles, drainage products, barriers and equipment for road, telecoms and power projects
- Moving cabins, plant attachments, machinery and other awkward loads between depots and job sites
- Supporting agricultural, forestry, landscaping and rural construction work where access or unloading support is limited
Differentiating Features
- Loader cranes may be mounted behind the cab or at the rear, affecting load space, reach and weight distribution.
- Two-, three- and four-axle chassis options suit different payload needs, road access limits and operating conditions.
- Crane capacity is defined by both lifting weight and outreach, so buyers should review the full load chart.
- Attachments such as brick grabs, pallet forks, buckets and rotators can adapt the truck for specialist tasks.
How To Buy The Right Crane Truck
- Match the crane to the task. Compare the heaviest expected load at the required outreach rather than relying only on the crane’s maximum rated capacity.
- Check usable payload. Account for the crane, stabilisers, body, attachments, fuel and driver when assessing how much cargo the truck can legally carry.
- Choose the right chassis. Consider axle configuration, wheelbase, turning space, site access and whether the vehicle will work mainly on motorways, regional roads or confined sites.
- Inspect condition and records. Used crane trucks for sale should be checked for hydraulic leaks, structural damage, worn pins, stabiliser condition, tyre wear and documented crane inspections.
- Review operator needs. Control position, remote operation, storage, load restraint, body height and attachment changes can all affect daily efficiency and safe working practices.
Top Crane Truck Manufacturers
Buyers can compare new and used crane trucks for sale on TruckLocator.ie from DAF, Isuzu, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania, Volvo and other manufacturers, with listings covering different conditions, crane positions, body types, axle layouts and operating roles.