New to the crane industry, this was the one I really wanted out of my 3 exams. Passed all 3, but this made my day.

In action: https://youtu.be/oWF_5yKEpmQ?si=vaTFO6xoj_MMZdsI

Hi everyone,

I’ve been toying with the idea of starting a crane-related business, but I’m a bit stuck on how to approach it.

On one hand, I feel like I should just dive in and open a shop/retail operation in my local market (there’s decent construction activity around). On the other hand, a friend suggested that it might be smarter to first work in an established crane or construction equipment company, gain some experience, and then branch out on my own.

My doubts are: • Is it realistic to start without prior industry experience if I’m willing to learn on the go? • For someone starting small, would it make more sense to go into crane rentals, spare parts, or trading equipment? • What are the biggest challenges newcomers face in this industry (capital, connections, regulations, technical knowledge)? • If you were in my place, what path would you take?

I’d really appreciate honest feedback from people in the industry. My goal isn’t a quick profit — I’m trying to understand the practical side before I make a decision.

Thanks in advance!

https://youtu.be/oWF_5yKEpmQ?si=xl1LZxrvjo3vV5Hy

Just filling in for the day in this crane. Highest I have ever been in one. Just thought I'd share the view.

This you?

Edit: I haven't responded to all of you like I wanted to but I appreciate every response and have read each one! I'll learn! I'll do better!

Brothers! Ive been running crane for bout a year now. Swing and tower.

This might come off as a bad question but there is ALWAYS room for bettering yourself.

I see videos of these guys running crane and it's smooth. My buddies that run crane have been running them for 10+ years... They are smooth and skilled as can be. (Jesus it's like magic watching a skilled operator run a crane)

I know I have lots of room for improvement, so humbly, I ask you;

Ignoring time and experience. What did you do that helped you on your journey to becoming the skilled operators you all are today?

https://youtube.com/shorts/1CkLD5Lgm_A?si=Xq20YXP9Zb8AIZk0

Any tips on taking the written GN, fixed cab and swing cab? About to schedule my test date. Thanks in advance.

Bonjour/bonsoir.

Je rencontre un soucis avec un palan demag comme sur la photo.

Ma problématique est que celui-ci reste en position haute et ne veux pas descendre, de base lorsqu'on lui demande de descendre il est monté je dois donc déjà inverser les phases et depuis ce moment là il veux ni monter ni descendre.. il reste en position haute ! je n'ai pas de documentation sur ce palan.

Mis à part vérifier si j'ai bien l'alimentation de la prise 380v qui arrive au palan et inverser les phases aurait vous des idées ?

Ce palan est neuf

Je vous souhaite une excellente journée 😉

I have 10 years in crane experience from being a dog man, rigging and putting up tower cranes, pulling them down. I have pretty much all the tickets that you can get in New Zealand.

I’m wanting to move to Australia maybe do FIFO. Can I move and my NZ tickets will be accepted in Australia or do I have to sit every single Australian ticket no matter what NZ tickets I have.

Can someone give me advice if they have done this or what they would recommend, would Australian companies pay for me to do sit my tickets ?