Sherrington Lifting Services is a great choice for Liverpool crane hire for a number of reasons: 

• Local delivery, regional capability: Fast mobilisation for lifts across Liverpool and surrounding areas, backed by coverage across the wide region. 
• Safety-led operations: Certified equipment, trained operators, and lift planning that aligns with UK regulations and site requirements. 
• Right crane, right plan: We match crane selection to load, radius, height, access, ground conditions, and programme constraints to reduce risk and downtime.
• Professional coordination: Clear communication with site management, logistics planning, and practical solutions for constrained or live environments.

We have a number of cranes available depending on the type of job you need them for, options include: 

• Mobile cranes for general lifting, steelwork, plant placement, and construction support. 
• Mini cranes for restricted access, internal works and tight footprints where larger cranes can’t be positioned. 
• Heavy lift mobile cranes for larger structural components, complex picks, or long-radius lifts. 
• Tower cranes for longer-duration construction projects requiring repeat lifting and vertical reach. 

We can assist with projects across the North West, including Manchester, Preston, Chester and Warrington.

Crane size isn’t just the maximum tonnage. The correct selection depends on: 

• Load weight – including lifting accessories such as hooks, chains and spreader beams. 
• Working radius – how far the load must be from the crane’s centre. 
• Lift height – including final landing height and clearance. 
• Configuration – boom length, jib, counterweight, outrigger spread. 
• Site constraints – access, set-up area, proximity hazards, overhead restrictions. 
• Ground conditions – bearing pressures, mats and stability requirements. 

A smaller crane can be unsuitable if the radius is long, even for a light load. Likewise, a higher-capacity crane may be required for stability and reach, not just weight.

Of course, we can. Let us know a bit about your lift, and we’ll recommend the most suitable crane and approach. We can give you advice on things like: 

• Load weight, dimensions and lift points 
• Required radius (reach) and hook height 
• Ground conditions and available set-up space (outriggers/access)
• Site access, restrictions and working hours
• Any permits, road closures or neighbouring property considerations 

If needed, we can arrange a site visit and produce a lift plan, so everything is safe, compliant and cost-effective.

We offer both contract lifting and crane hire. 

• Contract lifting: We manage the lift for you, including planning, supervision and providing the crane, operator, and the necessary documentation (eg. lift plan/risk assessments as applicable). This is ideal if you want a fully managed service with minimal hassle. 
• Crane hire only: You hire the crane (and the operator, where applicable) and you/your appointed person manage the lift planning and supervision. This can suit sites where you already have the lifting management in place. 

If you’re not sure which option fits, describe your job, and we’ll guide you to the right route.

Yes. We can supply experienced personnel to support your hire, such as: 

• Crane operators 
• Lift supervisors (where required)
• Slingers/signallers (banksmen)

Just let us know what roles you need, the site location, dates/times, and the type of lift, and we’ll confirm availability and the best setup.

All cranes have a maximum design wind speed for safe operation. When the wind speed exceeds this limit the crane must be taken out of service. Different types of crane, different models of the same type of crane and different configurations of the same model may operate with different maximum wind speeds. The operating wind speed for the crane will allow for

the load having a certain wind area; if this is exceeded then the working wind speed will need to be reduced (see the manufacturer’s manual for information on this).

Typical maximum operating wind speeds are:

Mobile Cranes 9.8 m/s (22 m.p.h.) Beaufort Scale 5

Hazards best avoided, where possible, include:

• Overhead electric lines
• Nearby structures
• Other cranes
• Railways
• Public access areas
• Airfields

Where any part of the crane or its load cannot be kept clear of these hazards, the appropriate authority, e.g. a local electricity supplier or Railtrack, must be consulted.

Danger from vaults or underground services must not be overlooked, and suitable precautions must be taken where they cannot be avoided.

Where the crane or its load passes closer than 600mm to an obstacle, effective precautions must be taken to avoid crushing, by preventing personnel accessing the area.

Where a crane is to be used within 15 metres plus the length of its jib, from overhead power lines on steel towers, (or 9 metres plus the length of the jib, from overhead lines on wood, concrete or steel poles) the guidance given in HSE Guidance Note GS6 must be followed.

Where a crane will work close to railway property (i.e. if it fell over and any part of it, or any load being lifted by it, could fall on railway property), consult the railway property owner and CPES.

If the crane is within 6 km of an airfield, and its height exceeds 10 m or that of the surrounding structures or trees, then the Appointed Person should seek the permission of the airfield manager before starting operations.

Cranes have very high axel weights, and need good solid ground the same as a lorry would need. You will also need to make sure there are no sharp objects in the path of the crane when gaining access to the site.