Generator Transport & Lifting
AC Lifting moves and installs generators — standby sets, hire generators, power distribution units and ATS panels — nationwide. HIAB-mounted delivery and precise placement in one visit.
What we handle
- Diesel standby generators (20 kVA up to 500 kVA+ subject to weight)
- Hire generators for hire-fleet operators
- Acoustic canopy and containerised gensets
- Distribution panels, ATS and transformer modules
- Fuel bowsers and bunded tanks that ship alongside
Typical jobs
New generator install at a hospital plant room. Standby set drop-in at a data centre boundary. Hire generator deliveries and collections for events, construction and utilities. Moving gensets between a client’s sites. Decommissioning and removal of redundant units.
Why HIAB for generators
- Place the genset on its plinth or pad in one visit — no separate crane.
- Lift over fences, walls and parked vehicles into locked yards.
- Bring forks, chains, slings and lifting eyes for whatever the set is rated for.
- Coordinate with your electrical contractor so it’s set right first time.
If you were searching for crane hire
AC Lifting isn’t a standalone mobile crane hire company — we operate HIAB-mounted lorries (lorry-loader cranes) and deliver crane-assisted lifting as part of a managed transport and lift service. For most jobs that people describe as “crane hire” — moving a container, placing a cabin, lifting a generator or plant over a fence — a HIAB is faster, cheaper and doesn’t need a separate haulier. If that sounds like your job, you’re in the right place. If you genuinely need a standalone slew crane on hire, we’ll tell you straight and point you at a trusted partner.
Frequently asked questions
What size generator can you lift?
It depends on the reach required. Tell us the model (or weight in kg) and the pickup and placement positions and we’ll spec the right truck. Most standard standby and hire gensets up to around 500 kVA are within range on shorter reaches.
Can you lift a containerised genset?
Yes — containerised gensets lift like containers. Same principles on weight, reach and ground conditions apply. Send us a photo or spec sheet.
Do you work with hire companies on ongoing fleet moves?
Yes — we’re set up to handle regular delivery and collection work for generator hire firms and plant hire companies UK-wide. Book per-job or set up a running account.
Can you place a generator in a locked or restricted yard?
In most cases yes — HIABs are built for lift-over access. Send us the location details and we’ll confirm reach, safe access and whether we need a contract lift method statement.
Ready to get a quote?
Call 01772 815778 or email transport@aclifting.com