CABIN, CONTAINER & PORTABLE BUILDING MOVES

TRANSPORT & LIFTING FOR CABINS AND CONTAINERS

Banks Crane and Transport can collect, transport and place cabins, shipping containers, site offices and portable buildings using our own fleet of trucks, HIABs and mobile cranes across the lower North Island.

Banks Crane and Transport moving and lifting a portable building with crane and transport equipment.
COMPLETE MOVES

FROM ONE SITE TO THE NEXT.

Moving a cabin or portable building is more than simply lifting it off the ground. It needs to be collected, loaded, transported safely and positioned at the new location.

With our own transport and lifting fleet, Banks Crane and Transport can manage the job from pickup through to final placement.

That means fewer contractors to organise and one team coordinating the transport and lifting requirements of the move.

Portable cabins
Shipping containers
Site offices
Portable buildings
Collection
Transport
Crane placement
Site-to-site moves
TRANSPORT + LIFTING

ONE TEAM FROM COLLECTION TO FINAL PLACEMENT.

Depending on the building, access and destination, we can use a combination of transport trucks, HIAB crane trucks and mobile cranes to complete the move.

In many cases we can collect the cabin or container, transport it to the new site and lift it directly into position.

For more difficult placements, a separate mobile crane can be used where additional reach or lifting capacity is required.

Tell us where it is now and where it needs to go. We can help work out the transport and lifting requirements for the complete move.
01

SIZE

Length, width and height help determine the transport and lifting equipment required.

02

WEIGHT

Building weight affects transport requirements, crane selection and available lifting radius.

03

ACCESS

Driveways, fences, trees, buildings and overhead services can all influence how the move is completed.

04

FINAL POSITION

The distance from the truck or crane to the final placement can determine what equipment is needed.

QUICK TIP: Photos of the cabin, pickup location and delivery site can help us assess the job quickly.
HOW IT WORKS

PICK UP. MOVE. LIFT. PLACE.

01

SEND US THE DETAILS

Send the pickup and delivery addresses, building dimensions, approximate weight and photos of both sites.

02

WE PLAN THE MOVE

We assess transport, access, lifting requirements, setup space and the best equipment for the job.

03

COLLECT & TRANSPORT

The building is loaded and transported from its existing location to the new site using suitable equipment.

04

LIFT & PLACE

We lift the cabin, container or portable building into its required final position.

ACCESS & PLACEMENT

NOT RIGHT BESIDE THE ROAD? THAT'S WHERE THE CRANE COMES IN.

Portable buildings are not always going somewhere with simple truck access. The final position may be behind a house, beyond a fence, across a section or away from the nearest suitable truck position.

Where a HIAB cannot achieve the required reach, we can assess whether one of our mobile cranes is better suited to the placement.

If access is difficult, send us photos or ask about a site visit so we can assess the setup before the move.
EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORT AND LIFTING OPTIONS FOR THE COMPLETE MOVE.

Different buildings and sites require different combinations of transport and lifting equipment.

01

HIAB CRANE TRUCKS

A practical option where the same vehicle can collect, transport and place the load at the destination.

02

TRANSPORT TRUCKS

Transport options for moving cabins, containers and portable buildings between sites.

03

MOBILE CRANES

For heavier buildings, greater reach or placements where the truck cannot get close enough to the final position.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CABIN & CONTAINER MOVING FAQ.

Can you transport the cabin as well as lift it? +
Yes. We operate our own transport and lifting fleet, so we can collect the cabin, portable building or container, transport it to the new location and lift it into position.
What information do you need to quote a cabin move? +
The pickup and delivery addresses, building dimensions, approximate weight if known, and photos of the building and both sites are a good starting point.
Can you move shipping containers? +
Yes. Depending on the container, access and final position, we can assess suitable transport and lifting options for the move.
Can you place a cabin behind a house or fence? +
Potentially. The required equipment depends on the building weight, available crane setup area and the distance between the crane and final placement location.
Do you move site offices and portable buildings? +
Yes. We can assess moves for site offices, cabins, containers and other portable buildings where suitable lifting and transport information is available.
Can you visit the site before quoting? +
Yes. A site visit can be useful where access, lifting position, ground conditions or the required placement reach needs a closer look.
CABIN & CONTAINER MOVES

GOT SOMETHING THAT NEEDS MOVING?

Send us the pickup address, destination, dimensions and some photos. We'll help work out the transport, crane requirements and final placement.

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