Drop Side & Cranes

A dropside crane truck is a hybrid of a dropside vehicle (which has an open bed that is easy to access) and a crane. This is a unique feature that allows the operators to load and offload heavy goods, equipment and materials at the same location where the work is being done without incurring extra costs on extra lifting equipment or cranes. The outcome is a quicker turnaround, lower labour costs and flexibility in the site operations.

Key Features

• Self-Sufficient Loading: The on-board crane enables the truck to handle its cargo, streamlining delivery and collection even in areas where forklifts or site cranes aren’t available.
• Versatile Dropside Body: Removable or fold-down sides provide excellent access for loading and unloading, especially for palletised goods, machinery, and bulk materials.
• Powerful Performance: Typical engine outputs range from 250 to 280 bhp, with options for manual or automatic gearboxes to match your driving preferences and operational needs.
• Various Crane Options: You can have a front, mid, or rear crane with a range of lifting capacities to match everything, including construction materials and plant equipment.
• Flexible Hire & Purchase: Thomas Group provides its dropside crane trucks either on contract hire, fleet hire, short-term hire or outright purchase, so every kind of business and every project length is provided with a solution.

Business Benefits

• Save Time and Money: Eliminate the need for extra lifting equipment, reducing site delays and lowering overall project costs.
• Boost Safety: Reduce manual handling and associated risks by letting the crane do the heavy lifting.
• Adapt to Any Job: Ideal for construction, builders, merchants, agriculture, utilities, and industrial plants—wherever heavy or awkward loads need moving.
• Enhanced Mobility: Dropside crane trucks can access sites with limited space or infrastructure, making them perfect for urban, rural, or remote projects.

Typical Applications

• Construction Site Deliveries
• Builders Merchants
• Agricultural Equipment Handling
• Plant and Machinery Movement
• Oil, Gas, and Chemical Facilities