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HIAB Hire Scunthorpe

Steel built Scunthorpe, and steel still defines it. British Steel’s Scunthorpe Works is the UK’s only remaining integrated steelworks, brought under government control in April 2025, producing rail, wire rod, special profiles, and structural sections across a 2,000-acre site. HTF Transport provides professional HIAB hire across Scunthorpe and the North Lincolnshire area as part of our dedicated UK-wide service, supporting an industrial economy that extends through the Foxhills, Skippingdale, and Sawcliffe industrial estates and along the Humber chemical and refining corridor at Killingholme.

We cover Scunthorpe town centre, Bottesford, Ashby, Winterton, Messingham, and Crowle across the DN15 to DN17 postcodes, with Barton-upon-Humber (DN18) and Brigg (DN20) in the wider DN18 to DN20 service area, plus reaching out across the M180 to Immingham. Beyond HIAB crane hire, HTF Transport provides a full range of transport and logistics services across Scunthorpe. From a single industrial lift to sustained support through a plant shutdown or construction programme, we have the fleet and the expertise for it.

Who Are HTF Transport?

HTF Transport is a family run haulage and lifting company working from a depot in Audenshaw, east Manchester. We have been moving and lifting loads for customers since 1989, and today run a modern fleet of HIAB crane lorries, tractor units, ramp equipped vehicles and 4×4 LCVs.

Every lift is carried out by our own trained operators rather than subcontracted out, so the person on the crane is the person we are accountable for. The fleet holds FORS Silver accreditation, all vehicles are ADR compliant for hazardous loads, and every unit is TomTom tracked so we can give you accurate progress on your delivery. We work around the clock, including nights and weekends, for jobs that need road closures or out of hours access.

Services We Offer in Scunthorpe

Building Site Deliveries

Materials, cabins, plant and equipment delivered and placed exactly where the site needs them.

Construction Materials Delivery

Bricks, blocks, timber and packs lifted over hoardings and set down in position.

Portable Cabin Transport

Site cabins and welfare units collected, delivered and lifted onto their bases.

Machinery Transport

Industrial machines collected, moved and positioned by trained crane operators.

Plant & Equipment Transport

Diggers, dumpers and site equipment moved between compounds and sites.

Steel Beam Delivery & Lifting

Beams, columns and fabricated steel delivered and set down at the workface.

Palletised Delivery

Pallets set down where a forklift cannot reach, from single pallets to full loads.

Abnormal & Heavy Load Transport

Wide, long and heavy loads moved under the right notifications, crane included.

Recent Jobs

A memorial garden for the 1985 Manchester Airport disaster

Working alongside 3MMM Construction on one of the more challenging jobs we have taken on. Full risk assessments and method statements were produced and a site visit completed before the lift to identify hazards.

Conveyor boom installation for a parcel hub

One of many boom installations carried out by our HIAB operators. The booms were transported on the bed of the trailer and placed with the crane working just inches from the dock door.

Site cabin delivery in poor weather

Delivery and set up of cabins for regular customer Bunkabin. The right crew and the right equipment meant the job went ahead despite the conditions.

Paint pallets lifted onto a superstore roof

A new customer needed pallets of roofing material placed on a superstore roof as part of a restoration. A perfect job for the crane fork attachment and one of our artic HIABs.

A Euro 6 vehicle brought in for generator work

A new Euro 6 unit added to the fleet for generator transport, keeping us compliant for clean air zones and reducing emissions in areas of poor air quality.

All About HIAB Hire in Scunthorpe

Take a look below at some FAQs regarding HIAB Hire, any questions not answered here feel free to get in touch.

  • Which areas of Scunthorpe do you cover for HIAB hire?

    We cover the whole of Scunthorpe and the surrounding North Lincolnshire area for HIAB hire, including Scunthorpe town centre, Bottesford, Ashby, Crowle, Winterton, and Messingham. We serve all DN15-DN17 postcodes, with Barton-upon-Humber (DN18) and Brigg (DN20) in the wider DN18-DN20 service area, and we also cover the M180 corridor out to Immingham.

  • How much does HIAB hire cost in Scunthorpe?

    Costs depend on the crane capacity you need, how long the job runs, and the access conditions on site. Day-rate, multi-day, and project pricing are available for longer industrial contracts, and every quote is set out in full before work starts. Call us on 0161 785 9691 for a free, no-obligation quote.

  • How quickly can you get a HIAB to Scunthorpe?

    We reach Scunthorpe via the M62, M18, and M180. Urgent jobs can often be covered same-day, subject to fleet availability, while planned projects are scheduled in advance. Because we operate 24 hours a day, out-of-hours mobilisation from our Audenshaw depot is always an option.

  • Do you support British Steel Scunthorpe Works with HIAB hire?

    Yes. British Steel’s Scunthorpe Works is the UK’s only remaining integrated steelworks, operating under government control since April 2025 and producing rail, wire rod, special profiles, and structural sections across a 2,000-acre site. We provide HIAB hire for plant moving, oversized component delivery, structural steel logistics, and supporting infrastructure works. Our operators are experienced with heavy industrial site protocols, and our ADR-compliant fleet meets the safety requirements common to steel and chemical industrial sites.

  • Can you serve the Foxhills and Skippingdale industrial estates?

    Yes. Foxhills Industrial Estate and Skippingdale Industrial Estate are Scunthorpe’s two largest commercial parks, hosting engineering, distribution, and process industry tenants. We provide HIAB hire for machinery installation, warehouse fit-outs, container handling, and plant relocation across both estates. Both sit close to the M180, so HGV access is simple.

  • Are you ADR compliant for the Humber chemical and refining sector?

    Yes. Our drivers and vehicles are fully ADR compliant for the safe transport of dangerous and hazardous goods. The Humber bank east of Scunthorpe carries substantial chemical, refining, and process industry sites, including the refining cluster at Killingholme, and ADR compliance is essential for HIAB work on and around sites like these.

  • Do you support container haulage between Scunthorpe and the Humber ports?

    Yes. Scunthorpe sits 20 miles from Immingham (one of the UK’s largest tonnage ports) and 30 miles from the Port of Hull. We provide HIAB-equipped container haulage between Scunthorpe industrial estates and both Humber ports, transporting 20ft and 40ft containers up to 26 tonnes self-loaded. Direct M180 / A180 access makes this routing efficient and reliable.

  • Can you serve Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, and the wider DN18/DN20 hinterland?

    Yes. Barton-upon-Humber (DN18) sits at the southern end of the Humber Bridge, with Brigg (DN20) a few miles further south, and both carry steady construction, agricultural, and logistics demand. We provide HIAB hire across this wider North Lincolnshire belt alongside our Scunthorpe coverage.

Areas We Cover Around Scunthorpe

We provide operated HIAB crane hire across Scunthorpe and the surrounding towns, working from our depot in Audenshaw. Full coverage detail is in the section above, and our nearest location pages are linked below.

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