Heavy Lift
Rigid 8×2 heavy lift HIAB
Absolutely ideal for moving site accommodation (Portacabins) or transport involving loaded shipping containers.
Having the ability to load and carry freighted 20-foot shipping containers and stack them on site, or lift and position a heavy concrete agitator and associated piling regalia, makes them one of our most sought after services.
Many of them also come equipped with beavertail plant bodies. So moving mixed loads of plant and machinery is simple and quick.
With all round air suspension these powerful lifters are also superb for moving sensitive equipment used in power distribution, heavy manufacturing and aerospace technology. We are regularly called upon by end users, engineering specialists and machinery dealers/suppliers to move this sort of high value kit.
We also have the ability to couple to a range of trailers see Rigid + drag trailers (Wagon & Drag) for more info.
Our heavy lift HIABs in action
Read how the Southdown Truck & Crane team helped Scott & Sargeant woodworking machinery deliver a heavy CNC machine to a client in the Gloucester area – making a complicated delivery look simple thanks to our heavy lift HIABs.
Vehicle specifications
| VOLVO 8x4 Rigid | Body & Crane |
|---|---|
| Bhp: 500 | FASSI - F545.2.26XE - Dynamic |
| LEZ/FOR (MOIS): Yes | Drawbar: VBG drag coupling |
| Sleepercab: Yes | Max radius: 18.70 metres (inc man' ext'2,000 kgs) |
| Twist locks: Yes | Lift & load: 12,000 kgs (on site only) |
| Travel height: 4.01 metres | SWL@ 6.40 m: 7,080 kgs |
| O/R Spread: 7.80 metres | Rad @ 2.5 t: 16.30 m |
| Payload: 10,100 kgs Road use* | Fall arrest: Yes |
24/7 availability
Our commitment to providing comprehensive and flexible solutions is further reflected in our ability to deliver equipment and services at any time of day or night. This 24/7 availability underscores our dedication to meeting the diverse needs of our clients, regardless of the project’s scale or complexity.