Kavanagh Crane Hire delivers professional lifting solutions across Belfast and the wider County Antrim region. From major infrastructure projects in Belfast City Centre to the iconic Titanic Quarter, and from industrial facilities in Lisburn and Newtownabbey to wind farm developments across the Antrim countryside, we provide the right crane for the job—safely, quickly, and on time.
As Ireland’s largest fleet-owned crane hire company, we operate more than 55 cranes nationwide, ranging from compact city cranes to a powerful 800-tonne all-terrain crane . This means when you need a specific crane for a Belfast project, we can source it from our national fleet and deliver it efficiently across the border.
Every lift is backed by our ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 accreditations.
Our NPORS and CPCS certified operators deliver method statements and risk assessments before every job.
We provide spider cranes for tight urban access in Belfast City Centre, city cranes for construction sites across the Greater Belfast area, mobile cranes and powerful all-terrain cranes for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects, and self-erecting tower cranes for residential and commercial developments.
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Our city cranes are designed for exactly Belfast city conditions, with zero ground damage and the ability to work in confined spaces. Our fleet includes cranes capable of supporting port-side operations and heavy industrial lifts, wind farm maintenance to agricultural lifts.
As Ireland's largest fleet-owned crane hire company, we operate more than 55 cranes nationwide, including a flagship 800-tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 . When you need a specific crane for a Belfast project, we can source it from our national fleet and deliver it efficiently across the border.
All Meath Crane Hire projects are backed by our ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 accreditations. Our operators are fully certified
Method and Risk Documents Provided for Every Lift
Before a single piece of equipment leaves our depot, we've already assessed site access and ground conditions across your Belfast or Antrim location, confirmed travel routes for abnormal loads across the border, planned for weather contingencies given Northern Ireland's exposed conditions, and briefed the operator on your specific site risks.
We want to be the crane partner you call for every Belfast and Antrim project, year after year. That means showing up when we say we will, staying on site until the job is done, billing fairly with no hidden charges, and answering the phone on weekends when emergencies happen. We're better together.
We reduce risk through fully certified operators with NPORS, CPCS, and in-house training, alongside rigorous equipment inspections where every crane is checked before every job. We provide method statements and risk assessments in advance with no surprises, backed by full public and employers' liability insurance coverage.
Our safety record speaks for itself. Zero major incidents. Zero lost-time injuries. Zero environmental breaches. Safety is built into every decision we make.
At Kavanagh Crane Hire Ltd, ensuring our equipment remains in optimal working condition is a key priority.
We are proud to operate a state-of-the-art maintenance facility, featuring four service pits that allow our skilled mechanics to work efficiently beneath both cranes and trucks.
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Belfast City Centre Developments – We’ve supported major crane lifts in Belfast’s urban environment, working alongside contractors on commercial and residential projects.
Belfast Harbour – Harbour operations require specialised lifting solutions. Belfast Harbour handles 70% of Northern Ireland’s seaborne trade and has committed £208m to port development under its ‘Advance Regional Prosperity’ strategy . Our fleet supports port-side activities and marine infrastructure projects.
Renewable Energy – County Antrim’s wind energy sector continues to grow, with wind farms across the Antrim Plateau requiring crane hire for maintenance and component replacement.
Cross-Border Infrastructure – We regularly support projects along the A1 and M1 corridors, providing crane hire for road and infrastructure developments.
From our Dublin depot, Belfast is approximately 2 hours via the M1/A1 corridor. For projects across County Antrim, we factor in cross-border travel times and plan accordingly.
Yes. We cover Belfast, Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Antrim Town, Ballymena, Ballycastle, Carrickfergus, Larne, and all of County Antrim.
We operate a flagship 800-tonne Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1, one of the largest mobile cranes available in Ireland . We can supply cranes up to this capacity for Belfast and Antrim projects.
Yes. We support harbour operations at Belfast Harbour, which handles 70% of Northern Ireland’s seaborne trade .
We bring the largest fleet in Ireland (over 55 cranes), national resources, and ISO accreditations—with the flexibility to mobilise from multiple depots . Competitors like Beattie Crane Hire (10–180 tonne cranes) and Hanvey Crane Hire are active in the Belfast area, but our fleet size and 800-tonne capacity set us apart for heavy and complex lifts .
Yes. Our operators hold NPORS and CPCS certifications recognised across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Yes. Our all-terrain cranes are designed for challenging ground conditions, and we have extensive experience in wind turbine maintenance and component replacement.
Contact Kavanagh Crane Hire today for fast, reliable crane hire across County Meath. With our Dublin depot at Greenogue, we’re just 25 minutes from Ashbourne and Dunboyne.
Phone: +353 (0)53 94 28128
Email: info@irishcranehire.com
