Bauer Cranes provides safe, efficient lifting for residential, commercial and industrial projects across the Northern Rivers. Based in Ballina, with 30 years in cranes and construction behind us, we handle everything from a single tricky lift to multi-stage commercial operations, with the machine, the crew and the transport in one booking.
Whether you are a builder running a program, a tradie with one big lift, or a project manager coordinating a complex site, we have the equipment and the experience to support you from the ground up.
Our general crane hire covers everything from simple lifts to complex, multi-stage operations. We work with builders, trades, developers and private clients across the Northern Rivers.
Our 22 tonne Franna is the machine most Northern Rivers jobs actually need. Pick and carry capability means it lifts the load and drives it where it is going, so there is no setup, pack down, reposition, repeat.
For builders running a tight program, the Franna is usually the cheapest way to get the day’s lifting done. See the Franna in our fleet.
With a 40 tonne all terrain slew crane and a 55 tonne Liebherr in the fleet, we handle the lifts that need real capacity and full 360 degree precision. Slew cranes set up, lift and place with control, which is what you want when the load is heavy, valuable, or going somewhere with no margin for error.
Working near live powerlines is heavily regulated, and for good reason. Standard crane crews have to keep a set exclusion distance from live electrical infrastructure, which on a lot of Northern Rivers blocks means the crane simply cannot get where it needs to be.
Our operators and riggers hold close approach licences, which authorises us to work within the allowed distances of live lines under the correct controls. We are also live line licence holders. In practice that means:
Our client list includes Essential Energy, and we understand what is required near live infrastructure. If your site has powerlines in play, call us early. It often changes what is possible. See our full credentials.
Every successful lift starts with the right crew. Our qualified dogmen and riggers ensure that every lift is carried out with accuracy and care.
Our team works closely with crane operators and site supervisors to manage rigging setups, provide direction, and keep your project running safely and smoothly.
Some things need lifting. Some things need moving. Often both, and it is easier when it is one company.
Not every lift is straightforward. Tight access, unusual load dimensions, live powerlines, soft ground, a time-critical window. We assess your site conditions, determine the right equipment and coordinate the lift from start to finish, including rigging and operator support.
We have worked with clients across Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Lennox Head, Mullumbimby, Tweed Heads, Yamba, Grafton and the wider Northern Rivers on everything from residential roof trusses and water tanks to complex commercial installations.
Give us a call to discuss your lifting needs. Expert guidance and a free, no-obligation quote.
