South Africa’s crane hire and rigging specialists
Access to mobile cranes up to 400 tons. Rigging, machine moving, and specialist lifts across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and every major South African city.
Crane hire, rigging, and transport — one provider for all of it
Every project is different. What stays the same is the approach: assess the load, plan the lift, quote a fair price, and deliver safely. Here’s what we cover.
Crane hire
Access to mobile cranes up to 400 tons for industrial lifts, construction, plant maintenance, and equipment installation. All hire includes a certified operator.
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Rigging services
Industrial rigging for machinery installation, equipment removal, and precision lifts. Certified riggers, engineered lift plans, and the right equipment for any site.
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Machine moving
Relocating heavy machinery — CNC machines, generators, presses, turbines — from one position to another, or across the country. Minimal production downtime.
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Factory relocation
Full factory moves, phased to keep production running. Project management, rigging, transport, and commissioning support.
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Container moving
We provide reliable container moving services for industrial and commercial needs. From careful loading and secure transport to precise offloading and placement.
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Abnormal load transport
Permit applications, route planning, and transport for oversize loads across South Africa. Escort vehicles arranged for loads exceeding standard dimensions.
Abnormal load transport details →One provider. Every city. No surprises.
Most rigging companies operate in one city. If your business has sites in Cape Town and Johannesburg, that means two providers, two relationships, two sets of paperwork. We solve that.
National coverage
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria — one call, one quote, one co-ordinator. We operate wherever your project is in South Africa.
Safety built in
Every lift starts with a plan. We assess the load, the site conditions, and the rigging configuration. Certified operators and qualified riggers on every job. Engineered lift plans, and safety documentation available.
Fast response
Quotes within 48 hours. Emergency crane hire available. We understand that when you need a crane, you usually needed it yesterday.
Crane hire and rigging in every major South African city
We serve industrial areas, construction sites, harbours, and commercial facilities across the country.
What our clients say
“Working with BrightRig was such a great experience. Shelby was easy to communicate with, we were reasonably quoted and she kept everything on track, and the gentleman who did the inspection was friendly and more than happy to work with us. The team on site was just as great, approachable, efficient, and really knew their stuff, even when a few unexpected changes came up.
We genuinely enjoy working with people like this and couldn’t recommend BrightRig enough!”
Frequently asked questions about crane hire in South Africa
Crane hire prices in South Africa range widely from R5,000 per day for a mobile crane to R20,000+ per day for heavy-lift cranes over 100 tons. Price depends on tonnage, hire duration, site location, and whether an operator is included. BrightRig Logistics provides free site assessment (location dependent) and fixed quotes — you’ll know the cost before we start.
We operate across South Africa, with crane hire and rigging services in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Pretoria. Unlike most rigging companies that work in one city, BrightRig provides national coverage — one provider, one relationship, wherever your project is.
A mobile crane travels on wheels and can be deployed within hours — ideal for short-term lifts, industrial maintenance, and projects where the crane needs to move between positions. A tower crane is fixed in place, assembled on site, and suited to long-duration construction projects. Most industrial rigging, machine moving, and short-term crane hire uses mobile cranes.
Yes. All BrightRig crane hire includes a qualified, certified crane operator. We coordinate with experienced operators who hold valid licences under the Driven Machinery Regulations and are skilled in industrial lifts, rigging, and heavy equipment handling. Operator-included hire is the industry standard for safety compliance in South Africa.