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Engine Hoist hire
Everything you need to know about Engine Hoist hire
Overview
Engine Hoist Hire — Engine and Component Lifting Across Britain
The range of engine lifting equipment from 1–2 tonne hydraulic engine cranes, Genie Super Hoists, ratchet lever hoists, wire rope hoists and rear-mount Hiab crane options provides a reliable solution for engine removal and refitting in workshops, gearbox swaps, lifting heavy components during vehicle and plant maintenance, workshop overhead lifting. Each unit features steel tubular frame on engine cranes, alloy or steel chain on lever hoists, wire rope on electric hoists, hydraulic ram on Hiab mounts designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- 1T and 2T folding engine cranes with adjustable boom reach for British workshop bays
- Genie Super Hoist portable winders for confined plant rooms
- Ratchet lever hoists from 750kg to 3T for precise positioning
- Wire rope electric hoists for fixed beam or gantry mounting
- Rear-mount Hiab units integrate with suitable pickup chassis for mobile lifting
- All units rated for vertical lift with marked SWL plates
Safety Standards
- Never stand beneath suspended engines—use axle stands once lowered onto mounts
- Engine crane legs fully extended and load kept low while manoeuvring
- LOLER thorough examination on hoists and slings used for lifting
- Hiab operation requires trained operator and stable, level vehicle positioning
- Check lifting points on engine—use manufacturer-approved slings and shackles
Available in 1T to 300T to suit your project requirements. Select the option you need and hire online with delivery and collection included. No trade account needed.
Perfect for motor mechanics, plant fitters, agricultural engineers, classic car restorers, marine engineers, fleet maintenance workshops who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with steel tubular frame on engine cranes, alloy or steel chain on lever hoists, wire rope on electric hoists, hydraulic ram on Hiab mounts ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- 1T and 2T folding engine cranes with adjustable boom reach for British workshop bays
- Genie Super Hoist portable winders for confined plant rooms
- Ratchet lever hoists from 750kg to 3T for precise positioning
- Wire rope electric hoists for fixed beam or gantry mounting
- Rear-mount Hiab units integrate with suitable pickup chassis for mobile lifting
- All units rated for vertical lift with marked SWL plates
Safety Standards
- Never stand beneath suspended engines—use axle stands once lowered onto mounts
- Engine crane legs fully extended and load kept low while manoeuvring
- LOLER thorough examination on hoists and slings used for lifting
- Hiab operation requires trained operator and stable, level vehicle positioning
- Check lifting points on engine—use manufacturer-approved slings and shackles
General
- Product: Engine Hoist
- Category: Lifting — Hoists & lifters
- Available sizes: 1T to 300T
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the engine hoist range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Complete range from workshop crane to vehicle-mounted Hiab for British garages
- Folding engine cranes fit through standard domestic garage doors
- Genie Super Hoist suits basement and plant room access restrictions
- Lever hoists allow millimetre control during gearbox alignment
- Hiab option delivers mobile lifting without separate crane hire
Applications
- Car and van engine removal in independent UK garages
- Agricultural tractor engine swaps on farm workshops
- Classic car restoration in British heritage motor clubs
- Forklift and plant transmission replacement
- Marine diesel engine lift in coastal boatyards
- Generator and compressor motor changes in facilities plant rooms
- Hiab-mounted lifting at roadside breakdown recovery
- Workshop overhead wire rope hoist for repeated component lifts
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
The difference
What hiring tools should feel like
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