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Darwin & Northern Territory

Lifting Solutions, Xtreme Results

Family owned and operated wet hire from 13 to 40 tonnes — lift planning, licensed operators and well maintained machines for building, construction and industrial projects across the Territory.

13–40 t

Crane capacity range

4

Cranes in fleet

100%

Territory owned & operated

24/7

Availability on request

About

Proudly Territory Owned & Operated

Xtreme Crane Hire is a family owned and operated business. With a multi-qualified team, you can rest assured you've placed your trust in the right company for your crane needs. Our qualified Dogman and Rigger/Operator provide a professional and time-managed service, and because we're owner-operated we care about your experience.

Why are we better than our competitors? Because we get the job done right, the first time, at a fair price — and your experience is of the utmost importance to us, along with safety.

What We Do

Lifting Solutions You Can Depend On

From a one-hour lift to a long-term project, we deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective lifting across Darwin, Palmerston and regional and remote Northern Australia.

Our Services

  • Mobile Crane Hire (Wet Hire)
  • General Lifting Operations
  • Structural Steel Erection
  • Roof Truss Installation
  • Air Conditioning & Mechanical Unit Lifts
  • Swimming Pool Placement
  • Shipping Container Installation
  • Machinery Installation & Relocation
  • Precast Concrete Installation
  • Mining & Shutdown Support
  • Defence & Government Projects
  • Tree Removal & Arborist Crane Support
  • Emergency Storm Response
  • Lift Planning & Site Inspections
  • Specialised Lifting Solutions

Industries We Service

  • Construction
  • Civil Infrastructure
  • Mining
  • Defence
  • Government
  • Energy & Utilities
  • Marine
  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Residential

Why Choose XCH

  • Northern Territory Owned & Operated
  • Rapid Response Across Darwin & Remote NT
  • Highly Experienced Operators
  • Modern, Well Maintained Fleet
  • Comprehensive Lift Planning
  • Safety Focused Operations
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Available 24 Hours · 7 Days
  • Professional & Reliable Service

Fleet

Our Cranes

Four cranes, one standard: safe, on time, done right. Specifications and load charts available for every machine.

13T City Crane2018No. 01
Kato CR130Ri

Max lift capacity

13,000 kg

Main boom

24 m

13T City Crane

Kato CR130Ri

Our smaller crane. Max lift 13T and boom reach 24m without the extension — perfect for boats, pallets of steel, or that pesky tree the wind took down.

Extension (jib)

+3.6 – 5.5 m

Configuration

Rough terrain / city crane

Operators

Qualified Dogman & Rigger

Weight limit decreases as extension is used.

16T City Crane2016No. 02
Tadano GR160N-3

Max lift capacity

16,000 kg

Main boom

27.5 m

16T City Crane

Tadano GR160N-3

A city-class crane — long boom on a small chassis. Versatile and nimble for taxi crane work: hoisting brick pallets, lifting steel roofing into place, and tight residential or commercial jobs.

Boom extension

3.8 m

Max load radius

Boom 24.0 m / Jib 27.2 m

Engine

Cummins QBS6.7A

Dimensions (L×W×H)

8.31 × 2.20 × 3.15 m

Transport weight

19,915 kg

Max travel speed

49 km/h

Slewing

360° continuous

Ideal for tight-access city and residential lifts.

30T Mobile Crane2021No. 03
Tadano GT-300EL

Max lift capacity

30,000 kg

Main boom

34 m

30T Mobile Crane

Tadano GT-300EL

Our 30-tonne workhorse. Max lift 30T and boom reach 34m without the extension — ideal for shipping containers, pool set/removal, tree removal and playground sandbags.

Extension (jib)

+14 m

Configuration

Truck-mounted hydraulic crane

Operators

Qualified Dogman & Rigger

Weight limit decreases as extension is used.

40T All-Terrain Crane2012No. 04
Tadano ATF40G-2

Max lift capacity

40,000 kg

Main boom

10.45 – 35.2 m

40T All-Terrain Crane

Tadano ATF40G-2

Heavy hitter for big builds and long-reach lifts. Torsion-resistant welded frame in high-strength fine-grained steel with 4-point telescopic hydraulic outriggers controlled from either side of the carrier and the superstructure cab.

Boom extension

9 m

Max sheave height

47 m

Max load radius

38 m

Engine

Mercedes (Euromot IIIA / EPA III) — 205 kW / 279 HP

Transmission

ZF Powershift 6 WG 210

Drive / steer

4 × 4 × 4

Dimensions (L×W×H)

11.03 × 2.55 × 3.55 m

Load chart available for download.

On The Job

Our Fleet In The Field

Xtreme Crane Hire city crane loaded for transport in Darwin
XCH branded Tadano GT-300EL truck-mounted crane side view
Xtreme Crane Hire 40 tonne all-terrain crane on site in the NT

Safety

Safety Is At The Centre Of Everything We Do

Every lift is supported by comprehensive planning and industry best practice. Strong communication, experienced operators and safe work practices deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

  • Lift Studies & Lift Plans
  • Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
  • Risk Assessments
  • Daily Pre-Start Inspections
  • CraneSafe Compliance
  • Preventative Maintenance Program
  • Licensed & Competent Operators
  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Site Specific Safety Documentation
  • Commitment to Australian Standards

Service Area

Based In Darwin. Working Across The Territory.

We proudly service Darwin and the wider Northern Territory — from urban lifts to remote and regional projects.

  • Darwin
  • Palmerston
  • Rural Darwin
  • Katherine
  • Kakadu
  • Arnhem Land
  • East Arnhem
  • Dundee
  • Batchelor
  • Pine Creek
  • Remote Northern Territory

Safe Lifting. Reliable Service. Xtreme Results.

Get in touch for a quote, a spec sheet, or to talk through your lift.

Phone

08 8947 4533

Available 24 / 7

Location

Darwin, NT

Servicing Northern Territory wide