
Lifting and plant movement experts
We boast one of the UK’s most technically advanced fleet of mobile all-terrain, self-erecting tower and crawler cranes and plant movement equipment for hire. There is nothing we can’t lift or move.
Our services
Crane hire and contract lifting across the UK

Reliable heavy lifting and plant movement solutions
King Lifting is your partner of choice for crane hire, contract lifting and plant movement solutions. Safety and reliability are at the core of our business, reflected in everything we do. With over 40 years of experience and a modern fleet of cranes and machinery, we are equipped to handle projects of any scale.
Our projectsOur services
Contract lifting
Compliant with BS7121, our safe, expert, engineered lifting solutions meet the needs of every customer.
Crane hire
We have an extensive fleet of mobile cranes available to hire for all your lifting requirements, from one-off lifts to contract lifts involving multiple units.
Plant and machinery movement
Bespoke solutions for plant and machinery movement, from single machine moves to complete factory relocations.
Training academy
Our training academy provides tailored courses for individual or teams to achieve full accreditation through to NVQ. Courses include Slinger Signaller, Mobile Crane Operator and Appointed Person.
- Industry accredited
- Experienced trainers
- Leading health & safety standards
- Flexible enrolment dates


Testimonials

Commonwealth Games
We wish to offer a huge thanks to King Lifting for providing the cranes which were a significant contribution in helping us to deliver the two ceremonies that Birmingham and the UK can be proud of. We are so thankful for all their work, dedication, tenacity and kindness throughout this process, to deliver on our exacting requirements, on time and to a world-leading standard.
Birmingham Ceremonies Ltd
Professionalism and expertise
I was one of the team at Dormakaba when you guys came in to assist at the Southampton West Quay Shopping Centre and I would just like to put on record how easy you made our job.It was a bit problematic and the four guys with their professionalism and expertise reduced this massively and I can’t thank and praise them enough.
Team memberDormakaba

Exceptionally helpful
As the Quartermaster at DEMS Training Regiment I have to constantly upgrade our training stands and introduce new ones to ensure all our students receive the most realistic training prior to deployments. Our recent initiative to introduce several items of rolling stock will provide much needed scenarios across all of our courses. Being unable to ramp the rolling stock off the transport meant we needed the crane. Your guys who arrived on site were exceptionally helpful, patient and fully professional in all aspects of their task. Please convey my thanks for a job well done.
Major Carl TomlinsonBEM

Both lifts went extremely well
Hi Bobby, I thought that I would just drop you a quick line to let you know how professional both crews that attended the De La Rue Overton Mill site on July 9th and 17th were. Both lifts went extremely well with Health & Safety being the first consideration. Please can you pass on my sincere thanks to both crews for a job well done.
Mark FinnDe La Rue Overton Mill site
Fleet
King Lifting operates an advanced, modern and sustainable fleet of over 100 mobile cranes, including all-terrain, self-erecting tower and crawler cranes with capacities from eight tonnes upwards.
Our fleet

Training
Our accredited courses are led by expert trainers with extensive industry experience, committed to the highest standards of performance and health and safety leadership.
Find out moreHealth and safety
Our safety record is unparalleled and is underpinned by a no-compromise pledge delivered by our in-house safety experts who also share their experience and train the industry at our accredited training centre.
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Latest projects
Learn more about the heavy-lifting and plant movement projects that we have worked on.

Somerset House London

Houses of Parliament

British Museum

South Bermondsey Station

Portbury Docks Recovery

QM2 Southampton Docks

Dock Crane Reassembly

Cruise Ship – Removing Sky Stairs

Metal Structure Work Swindon
Somerset House London
Somerset house in central London lifting plant and stone cleaning equipment using a Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1.
Location
London
Equipment
Liebherr LTM 1130-5.1



Houses of Parliament
Houses of parliament in London lifting stone work and steel work over a weekend The crane used was a LIEBHERR LTM 1090.
Location
London
Equipment
LIEBHERR LTM 1090



British Museum
British Museum Job 2025 7 Modular Buildings and Steel Staircases.
Equipment
Liebherr LTM 1150.5-3 and Versa Lift 25 35



South Bermondsey Station
Over the Christmas and New Year period, our team supported the South Bermondsey Station platform refurbishment with a series of precision lifts delivered in challenging conditions.
Location
South Bermondsey Station




Portbury Docks Recovery
2 of our 130t cranes were on-hand to aid a locomotive train recovery, due to a broken trailer from loading at Portbury Docks.
Location
Portbury Docks
Equipment
130t cranes x2



QM2 Southampton Docks
Lifting equipment on to the QM2 in Southampton Docks
Client
Carnival UK
Location
Southampton Docks
Equipment
Liebherr LTM1130

Dock Crane Reassembly
Reassembly of Mantsinen 120R dock crane.
Client
EMR
Location
Cardiff Docks
Equipment
LTM130-5.1 & LTM150-5.3
Lift Type
Complex
Duration
1 day





Cruise Ship – Removing Sky Stairs
Removing sky stairs and beam from the side of the Arcadia cruise ship with support from 2 cherry pickers.
Client
Carnival UK
Location
Southampton Docks
Equipment
60 tonne
Lift Type
Contract Lift
Duration
1 day

Metal Structure Work Swindon
Metal structure work for new automobile business park in Swindon
Client
Steel work construction
Location
Swindon
Equipment
4x 60T Liebherr
Lift Type
Simple lift


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