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Lifting balconies at Armada Way, Plymouth - case study
Last week Carter Plant Hire was lifting new balconies into place at the redevelopment of Armada Way in Plymouth.
Carter Group
Mar 261 min read


Lifting derelict boats from Brixham Marina - case study
This week Carter Plant Hire has been working with Marine and Boat Recycling to lift end-of-life yachts and boats from Brixham Marina and transport them to their recycling facility in Tavistock.
Carter Group
Mar 201 min read


Lifting trawler parts - case study
This week Carter Plant Hire have been lifting parts into place for the Brixham-based fishing company, Waterdance . The Constant Friend is being converted from a stern trawler to a scalloper at Exmouth Marina and we were tasked with lifting its new conveyors, side skirts and derrick into place. This was a delicate and accurate procedure, requiring precision and a steady hand as space was tight. If you have a job that requires a professional team of skilled crane operatives, p
Carter Group
Feb 121 min read


WW2 bomb safely removed - case study
In the early hours of Friday 16th January, Carter Plant Hire supported Royal Navy bomb disposal specialists in the safe removal of a 250kg German WWII bomb from the Mannin dredger at Exmouth Marina in Devon.
Carter Group
Jan 221 min read


Lifting glazing units - case study
This week Carter Plant Hire has been using specialist lifting gear to position glazing units in a new hotel in Devon.
Carter Group
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Lifting balcony stacks - case study
Last week Carter Plant Hire was on site lifting balconies into place one on top of the other in stacks. This type of job requires skill and precision to make sure everything lines up exactly and the resulting balconies are safe and secure for future homeowners.
Carter Group
Dec 4, 20251 min read


Winter is coming - how to avoid lifting delays
Winter is coming - how to avoid lifting delays. Carter Plant Hire is rarely beaten by the weather, contact us for more advice and information.
Carter Group
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Lifting industrial machinery - case study
This week Carter Plant Hire has been working with EngTech Solutions Ltd to lift a large engine, generator and auxiliary gear onto a transport lorry and then unloading it at the Severn Trent Green Power site in Holsworthy, Devon.
Carter Group
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Transporting & lifting timber frame panels - case study
Our latest job involved collecting timber panels from the manufacturer's yard and transporting them to site before lifting them into place.
Carter Group
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Generating a lift - case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working at Willowglen Renewables again lifting a 21 ton generator into place for EngTech.
Carter Group
Sep 11, 20251 min read


Timber frame construction - a crane makes all the difference
Carter Plant Hire works with timber frame companies to assist with placing the timber frame itself, steel beams, insulated SIPS, roof trusses, windows, chimneys, etc
Carter Group
Aug 28, 20251 min read


Boat recycling - Carters doing their bit for the environment
For several months now, Carter Plant Hire has been working with Marine & Boat Recycling Ltd in their mission to help rid south west coastal areas of abandoned and rotting boats.
Carter Group
Jul 24, 20251 min read


Mobile Crane Rules and Regs
If you are planning to hire a mobile crane to do some on-site lifting it is important you are aware of the legal requirements of operating cranes safely.
Carter Group
Jul 3, 20255 min read


Collect and Erect - haulage and crane hire in one
Save time and money by using Carter Plant Hire to collect and deliver materials then lift them into place.
Carter Group
Jun 26, 20251 min read


The benefits of a crane boom
Carter Plant Hire has been lifting timber frame SIPP panels and roof timbers at a new-build in East Devon. This involved lifting them across a wide span of building, meaning where the boom extension on our HMF4720 was invaluable.
Carter Group
Apr 24, 20251 min read


Lifting for Tesco Express
This week Carter Plant Hire have been working with Eaton Carpentry on the upgrading and refurbishment of the Tesco Express in Exmouth. This involved lifting heavy steels over the roof of the property behind the Tesco store for the builders to fit.
Carter Group
Apr 17, 20251 min read


Lifting boats in an estuary - case study
Carter Plant Hire was lifting boats in and out of the sea at Watermouth Bay in North Devon. A truly beautiful setting.
Carter Group
Mar 20, 20251 min read


Standard CPA Lift or a CPA Contract Lift - which is right for you?
Carter Plant Hire uses CPA T&Cs to give customers a robust framework for what is included in their lift.contract.
Carter Group
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Operating a mobile crane in high winds
As we head into Spring with its traditional windy weather, Carter Plant Hire offers some general information on the subject.
Carter Group
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Lifting timber frame panels - case study
Last week Carter Plant Hire was working with Westructure Timber Frame, Ltd . to collect and erect timber frame panels at a site in...
Carter Group
Feb 13, 20251 min read
