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HIRD

Name: HIRD
Address: English Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU32BS, GB
Telephone: +441482227333
Price range: ££

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The UK's leading hire company, for Powered access, Mini Cranes, Glass handling, Contract lifting, Training

17/10/2026

Machinery moving is what Hird was built on.

Founded in 1982 as a machine moving business, we've spent more than 40 years safely lifting, relocating and installing, from single lifts to full factory moves.

For this lift, the Valla V80R was used, providing an 8tonne lifting capacity that assisted in installing the structure and signage for a popular hotel brand.

The Valla crane range is a big part of our team. Here’s why we choose to use them:

✅ Pick and carry: lift and move the load in one go
�✅ Radio remote control: position yourself for the best view�
✅ Electric powered: zero emissions and low noise

Need a lift completing?

Contact our machinery moving team for a free site survey.

📞 01482 227 333

15/10/2026

💪 Meet October's Product of the Month: the Valla 250E pick and carry crane.

Think power packed into a small shell.

The Valla 250E is the most powerful machine in our pick and carry fleet, with a maximum safe working load of 25 tonnes.

And it's compact. At just 4,832mm long (bumper to bumper) and 2,150mm wide, it can fit in a standard parking space.

What makes it so versatile:
⚡ Zero emissions low noise, with non-marking tyres for indoor and outdoor work�🔄 Articulating rear axle�🎮 Cab or wireless remote operation�🛡️ Load monitoring�🍴 Optional fork attachment

From factories and aircraft hangars to sound and emission sensitive sites, it's built for the places standard cranes can't go.

And with Valla cranes in our hire fleet from the 20E (2.25t) up to the 250E (25t), there’s always precisely the right crane for the job.

Read about it here:
https://hird.co.uk/news/product-of-the-month/product-of-the-month-valla-250e-pick-and-carry-crane

13/10/2026

First job done for our newest arrival ✨

We recently added the Wienold GML Mini 300 to the fleet, and it’s already been out on site.

Paired up with the Kappel DSKE2 vacuum lifter, the duo completed a series of glass installation tasks on an area of curtain walling.

Why we love the GML Mini 300:
✅ Lifts up to 340kg
✅ Max working height of 4m
✅ 750mm wide, narrow enough to fit through standard doorways
✅ Low overall height and compact footprint for confined spaces

From factory floors to glazing installs, the GML Mini 300 is ready for action.

Training is available too, we offer the LEEA counterbalance floor crane course, delivered at one of our centres or your own site!

08/10/2026

Glass installation coming up? Here's the kit that makes it easy. 💪

Maeda spider crane + vacuum lifter + cherry picker. That's the trio we keep sending out for glazing jobs, and for good reason.

🔹 Maeda spider crane: fits into spots a bigger crane can’t�
🔹 Vacuum lifter: a secure grip on the glass, less manual handling and more control�
🔹 Cherry picker: puts your team precisely where they need to be

Reduced manual handling and less disruption means a job stays on schedule. Whether it's commercial or residential, this is the setup that gets it done properly.

And you don't have to piece it together yourself. At Hird, we've got powered access, glass handling equipment and mini cranes all under one roof, with nationwide UK delivery.

Got a glazing job coming up? You only need to call us!

07/10/2026

EY Business Expo has begun!

We’re here on our stand until 4pm today, along with other local East Yorkshire businesses, talking all about Hird and what we offer.

We’ve got information on hire, training, sales, and more…

Come say hello to our team 👋🏻

📍 Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Willerby
📅 7th October 2026
🕰️ 10am - 4pm

06/10/2026

Hird is heading to East Yorkshire Business Expo tomorrow!

Pop by our stand to see everything Hird has to offer, from equipment hire and sales to training and more.

Last year we had a great day meeting local businesses and visitors, so we’re looking forward to doing it again tomorrow!

And whilst you’re there, grab a copy of the Hird pocket guide 6.0, the most up-to-date version of our fleet handbook.

📍 Mercure Grange Park Hotel, Willerby
📅 7th October 2026
🕰️ 10am - 4pm

See you tomorrow at East Yorkshire Business Expo!

03/10/2026

More than 68,000 people have trained with Hird.

📸 Here’s one of our IPAF 1b training sessions in action.

For years, our instructors have been teaching safe work practices with mini cranes, powered access, forklifts, vacuum lifters and other equipment.

Good training does more than meet a legal requirement, it leads to:
🔹 Better productivity through better knowledge
🔹 Fewer accidents through safer working practices
🔹 Higher morale and better staff retention
🔹 A stronger company reputation

We deliver fully accredited courses from IPAF, PASMA, CPCS, LEEA, RTITB and Cskills.

You can train with us at our purpose-built centres in Hull, Doncaster or London Redhill, or we can come to your site if the facilities are suitable. Most courses can be tailored around your business needs.

Find out more at https://hird.co.uk/training

30/09/2026

How do you lift large glass units into place at height?

The Kappel DSZ2-750 in action on a high-rise glazing lift. The slimline 180mm-deep lifter holds the glass steady with up to 10 suction cups while the team guides it into position.

The dual circuit lifter handles up to 750kg with extension arms fitted. The operator can rotate the load continuously through 360° and tilt it 90°, with a low vacuum alert monitoring the lift throughout.

In this image, the team are fitting the secondary safety device, which offers an additional safety factor when using our popular glass vacuum lifters.

The device allows the load to be lowered safely. Giving the operators, and everyone working around and below the lift, extra confidence.

29/09/2026

Safe access that makes cleaning simple.

Hird’s Genie Z80/60 mobile boom provides a 25.8m working height, giving great reach onto roof areas for cleaning.

With up and over reach, thanks to its articulating boom, the cherry picker positioned operators at roof level, clearing any obstacles below, so the gutter cleaning could be done safely without using ladders.

Regular gutter cleaning keeps drainage working, and the Genie Z80 makes accessing them straightforward. Hiring one is quick and easy.

For commercial and industrial buildings, getting the right powered access equipment in place makes planned maintenance quicker, safer and less disruptive.

Need access for your job? Talk to the Hird team.

26/09/2026

For this job, our Maeda spider crane made ease of lifting and positioning structural steel beams into place.

Its compact, tracked footprint let the team get right where a typical crane couldn't, while remote operation kept lifts precise and the site safe throughout.

Maeda's range brings together everything you need on a restricted or sensitive site:
✅ Compact, track-mounted design for easy manoeuvring through doorways, gates and tight yards�
✅ Outriggers that adapt to uneven ground and confined footprints�
✅ Impressive lift capacities for a small machine footprint�
✅ Remote control operation for precise, safe positioning
�✅ Ideal for glazing, steel er****on, management and maintenance, conservatories, and indoor/internal lifts

Whether you're working on a listed building, a back garden extension, or a city-centre refurb where a standard crane won’t work. Maeda spider cranes get the job done without compromise.

Find the full fleet here: https://hird.co.uk/products/tracked-maeda-mini-crane-hire

Have you used a Maeda spider crane on site recently? Tell us 👇

Address

English Street
Kingston Upon Hull
HU32BS

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8am - 5:30pm
Friday	8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441482227333

Website

http://www.hird.co.uk/

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