Regardless of whether you are in the crane industry or others such as: cars, beauty, healthcare etc, everybody wants to know the best resources available and this could be because of their power, durability, aesthetic, and many other reasons.

In this blog, we will be covering some of the UK’s most powerful cranes in our industry and outline the key specs to watch, so you can choose the right crane for the job – which could very well be one of our own!

What Do We Provide Here At NMT

It will be important for you to take away not only the strongest kinds of cranes, but equally where you can access them if you want one. With ourselves at NMT we offer a variety that can be useful for a range of projects whether this be simple lifting or Film & TV needs.

Here are the different ranges we have aside from our accessories:

• Light Truck Cranes
• Lorry Loaders
• City Cranes 13 – 50 Tonnes
• All Terrain Vehicles 35 – 160 Tonnes
• Heavy Vehicles 500-700
• Mobile Tower Cranes

The strongest out of those are of course the heavy vehicles being able to hold 500-700 Tonne. But we will look into the best and strongest options of all of those, some of which we could offer ourselves!

When it comes to our cranes we have a variety of cranes that can hold different weights because we have a mix of different client bases and needs. With us you can expect a solution no matter what it may be.

So, What Is The Heaviest Of Those Listed

If you are comparing cranes by type, it helps to know the heaviest credible example in each class. Below are named models that sit at the top end for their category, followed by a plain English explanation so readers know why they matter and when to choose them.

Heavy Vehicles 500 to 700 tonnes

Examples to research: Liebherr LTM 1650-8.1, Demag AC 700-9

This class delivers the biggest lifts on rubber. They are used for heavy industrial work, bridge sections and large wind components. Setup is complex and transport loads are high, but you get serious capacity with strong charts at short to medium radius.

This is great news as at NMT we offer the Liebherr LTM 1500 – 8.1 meaning we are building a popular heavy vehicles collection.

All Terrain Vehicles 35 to 160 tonnes

Examples to research: Grove GMK5160-1 or Tadano ATF 160G-5

Both are 160 tonne class all terrains widely used in the UK, balancing road speed with solid charts for regional projects.

City Cranes 13 to 50 tonnes

Example to research: Demag AC 45 City

Compact city cranes popular in the UK. Excellent for tight access jobs where you still need a capable chart and quick setup.

Lorry Loaders

Example to research: Palfinger PK 200002 L SH

One of the heaviest loader cranes available in the UK. Great for short radius heavy picks and precise placement from a truck chassis.

Mobile Tower Cranes

Examples to research: Spierings SK2400 AT7

A go-to heavy mobile tower crane in the UK. Prioritises reach and fast mobilisation for urban sites. You will be happy to know that we have that exact crane within our business ready for you to hire today!

Light Truck Cranes

Example to research: Böcker AK 52

High reach truck crane available through UK dealers. Ideal for glazing, signage and lighter plants where roadability matters.

Why Might You Need A Powerful Crane

Heavy components
Some loads are simply beyond mid range charts. Large chillers, transformers, bridge beams and precast cores demand higher capacity so the lift stays within safe utilisation. Extra headroom also helps when the final weight is uncertain until the day.

Long radius or significant height
Capacity falls as reach increases. If you must place plants deep onto a roof, reach across a live road or span a river, a stronger crane keeps the lift compliant at the working radius without compromising the setup.

Programme efficiency
A bigger crane can lift larger assemblies in one go. That often reduces splice work at height, cuts rigging changes and shortens road closures. One clean pick of a skid unit or longer girders can save hours on site and keep trades moving.

Site constraints
Urban streets, refineries and tight yards rarely allow full outrigger spreads or perfect ground conditions. More capable charts let you achieve the same lift with a smaller footprint, limited matting or awkward access routes.

Safety margin and compliance
Weather, extra rigging and shifting centres of gravity all eat into capacity. Choosing a stronger crane builds in sensible margins for wind and rig weight, and helps meet client standards that cap chart utilisation or require backup options.

Choose the Right Crane Company

Here at NMT, we have many business features that contribute to our success in the following areas: Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Luton, London, Northampton, Oxford, St Albans and Watford.

NMT has served UK projects since 1976, bringing close to 50 years of practical lifting and crane experience. We pride ourselves on being customer-focused and tailoring every project uniquely to our customers and their needs.

Contact Us Today

Get in contact with NMT to get your crane needs attended to. With an extensive fleet of vehicles you can expect to be thrilled with your choices. Call or email us today!