HIAB Hire Workington, Cumbria & UK Wide
The HIAB Lorry Experts In West Cumbria
- HIAB crane lorry with expert driver
- 18‑ton lift, 20m reach, truck and trailer
- Container and cabin specialists, tight‑site pros
- Flexible HIAB hire across Cumbria and UK
- Safety‑certified, fully tested crane and gear
- Trusted family haulier since 1974
Ian Wilson Haulage provides flexible HIAB hire across Cumbria, the North West and Scottish Borders. Our lorry can actually operate across the whole of the UK, for example - boat haulage from West Cumbria to south coast.
Our HIAB lorry with driver is available for lifting, transport and delivery work - from shipping container moves to machinery relocation and everything in between.
What is a HIAB Lorry?
A HIAB is a truck-mounted crane fitted to a flatbed lorry. It allows us to load, transport and unload heavy or awkward items without needing a separate crane on site. The HIAB crane does the lifting while the lorry handles the haulage—one vehicle, one driver, complete flexibility.
HIAB Lorry and Trailer Combination
Our HIAB flatbed has a load capacity of 8 tons, with an optional draw bar trailer adding a further 10 tons. The crane itself can lift up to 18 tons when working close in. That's ideal for unloading alongside another HGV or positioning heavy items precisely where they're needed.
The crane has 8 hydraulic extensions giving a maximum reach of 20m.
This setup gives us the flexibility to handle a wide range of jobs, from single-item deliveries to larger transport requirements.
HIAB Hire for Container Delivery
We're West Cumbria's leading supplier of shipping containers, so naturally our HIAB spends plenty of time on container transport.
We deliver containers to customer sites, reposition them within yards, and stack units where space is tight.
Need containers stacked and linked with stairs for a portable cabin setup? Our HIAB crane makes light work of it.
What Can Our HIAB Transport Do?
Our HIAB crane lorry handles all sorts of loads. Common jobs include container transport for our steel storage containers and portable cabin units, machinery delivery for plant, equipment and industrial components, boats and caravans for marinas, dealerships and private owners.
Building materials including steel beams, precast concrete and bulk supplies, and hot tubs, large rocks, garden buildings and other awkward items can also be transported and manaoeuvred into place.
If it needs lifting and moving, there's a good chance our HIAB can handle it.
HIAB Lorry Hire Across Cumbria and the North West
While we're based in Workington, our HIAB hire services cover Cumbria, Lancashire, the Scottish Borders and surrounding areas. If you're searching for HIAB hire near you in the North West, we're well placed to help.
Site-to-site relocation, on-site repositioning, or collection and delivery—just tell us what you need and we'll make it happen.
Flexible HIAB Haulage Services
Our USP is flexibility. With the HIAB lorry and optional trailer, we can adapt to the job at hand. Need extra capacity? We'll bring the trailer. Tight access on site? We'll work with just the truck. Precise positioning required?
Our experienced driver knows how to get loads exactly where they need to be.
This adaptable approach is why customers come back to us time and again.
Safety and Standards
Safety is a priority for all our haulage services.
Our HIAB crane is tested every 12 months and lifting equipment is checked every 6 months, ensuring everything meets the highest standards.
Our driver is approved to CSCS/CITB standard and holds CPCS Health and Safety qualifications. You're getting professional crane lorry hire with the credentials to match.
Why Choose Ian Wilson Haulage?
We've been providing haulage and transport services from Workington since 1974—that's 50 years of experience. Our customers tell us we're reliable, fairly priced, and easy to work with.
Here's what one of our regular clients says:
HIAB Hire for Container Delivery
We're West Cumbria's leading supplier of shipping containers, so naturally our HIAB spends plenty of time on container transport.
We deliver containers to customer sites, reposition them within yards, and stack units where space is tight. Need containers stacked and linked with stairs for a portable cabin setup? Our HIAB crane makes light work of it.
What Our Customers Say
'We use Ian Wilson Haulage on a regular basis and have always been really pleased with their service. They’re efficient and great value. The whole team, from office staff to drivers, are friendly, helpful and accommodating. We would definitely recommend them.'
Claire Dunk, Production AssistantTheatre by the Lake, Keswick, Cumbria