About Us

Family-Run Crane Hire You Can Rely On

Combining 30+ years of experience with personal service, trusted expertise and a commitment to safe lifting across Greater Manchester and the North West.

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Where It All Started

Sutton Crane Hire began in 1990 when Maurice Sutton decided to build something of his own. After 25 years working for major crane firms — where he was often the crane driver clients requested by name — Maurice purchased his first crane, a 16t Kato, and launched Sutton Crane Hire in Manchester.

Word quickly spread. Suttons became known for reliable crane hire in Manchester, turning up on time, delivering safe lifts, and providing a personal service that kept customers coming back.

In 2002, Maurice’s son Anthony joined the business as an appointed person, managing lift planning and site safety. One year later, his other son Ross came on board and trained as a qualified crane driver. With the next generation firmly in place, Sutton Crane Hire has continued to grow — now operating a full fleet and providing trusted crane hire services across Manchester and the North West for over 30 years.

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What We Do

We provide mobile city and all-terrain crane hire around Greater Manchester and the North West. Whether it's lifting a beam into a back garden or managing complex multi-crane commercial lifts, we deliver the same level of care, professionalism, and safety on every job.

City & All-Terrain Cranes

Starting from 13t, we have compact and heavy-duty options

Contract Lifts & CPA Hire

Full planning, lift management or equipment-only hire

Tight Access Experts

Alleyways, driveways, rooftops — no lift too small

What We Stand For

The values we’ve built our family business on for over 30 years.

At Sutton Crane Hire, we believe in doing things the right way — on time, safely, and with pride in our work.

As a family-run business, our values shape every job we take on:

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Reliability

We do what we say, when we say.

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Expertise

30+ years of practical experience.

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Safety First

Every lift is planned with precision, with safety at the centre of what we do.

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Customer-Focused

We treat your job like it's our own.