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Lifting a hydrogen powered boat - case study
Carter Plant Hire recently lifted an innovative hydrogen powered boat into Exmouth Marina.
Carter Group
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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Using a mobile crane to lift boats
Every year, Carter Plant Hire lifts numerous boats into and out of the water. Contact us on 01395 446446 for more information.
Carter Group
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Lifting machinery - case study
If you need machinery, materials or equipment moved around site or collected, delivered and then lifted, please phone 01395 446446.
Carter Group
Aug 29, 20241 min read
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Boat Lift for Exmouth RNLI
This week Carter Plant Hire lifted the Smit Cerne, the MoD dedicated Range Safety Vessel out of the water for scheduled maintenance.
Carter Group
Aug 22, 20241 min read
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Collect & Erect - case study
Our customer is building a large home with SIP panels and steels, using a crane to lift them into place.
Carter Group
Aug 15, 20241 min read
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Crane hire - lift distance is no problem
Lifting a large skylight into a rear extension. It had to lifted over the roof of the property from some distance away.
Carter Group
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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Renewables crane lift - case study
Last week Carter Plant Hire was asked to lift a large BIG-Mix feeder into place for Willowglen Renewables. Please contact us for a quote.
Carter Group
Jul 25, 20241 min read
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Modular building lift - case study
Carter Plant Hire has been lifting a modular office building into place. As a Contract Lift, we supply a full service with no stress for you
Carter Group
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Dartmoor timber frame - Case study
Carter Plant Hire can collect and transport roof trusses, timber panels, steel beams and building materials to site before lifting them.
Carter Group
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Lifting a dryer unit - case study
This week Carter Plant Hire have been with one of our regular customers, lifting a new dryer unit into place at Red Linhay Farm.
Carter Group
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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The role of Appointed Person
When used correctly with a fully trained and competent lifting team, mobile cranes are one of the safest items of construction equipment.
Carter Group
Jun 6, 20244 min read
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Hot tubs - summer is on its way at last
Carter Plant Hire has several options for anyone wanting to lift a hot tub.
Carter Group
May 23, 20241 min read
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Collect and Erect - versatility is key
Carter Plant Hire has a range of vehicles from large mobile cranes to small trucks with a HIAB.
Carter Group
May 9, 20241 min read
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Exmouth docks jetty removal - case study
We frequently work with harbour authorities and sailing clubs to lift boats in and out of the water, so we are used to working with tides.
Carter Group
May 2, 20241 min read
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Collect & Erect - transportation and lifting
The benefits of using Carter Plant Hire's lorry loader were abundantly clear this month, when a client in Exmouth needed steel beams...
Carter Group
Apr 25, 20241 min read
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The glamorous world of crane hire - case study
Slurry - yes, this week Carter Plant Hire has been at a local farm helping with clearing a huge slurry tower. The job involved lifting a...
Carter Group
Apr 18, 20241 min read
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Exmouth Crazy Pirate Golf - case study
Last month Carter Plant Hire was on Exmouth seafront lifting a unit containing the equipment for the Crazy Pirate Golf into place. It was...
Carter Group
Apr 11, 20241 min read
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Ottery tree lift - case study
There were dramatic scenes in Ottery St Mary on 6th March as a huge crane from Carter Plant Hire and other machinery were used to remove...
Carter Group
Mar 14, 20242 min read
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Using a crane to lift damaged trees
Storms with high winds can often cause extensive tree damage and in many cases a crane is needed to remove the trunk and large branches,...
Carter Group
Mar 7, 20242 min read
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Fort Bovisand - case study
Carter Plant Hire has been working with DNA Construction on a complex and ambitious scheme, by Fort Bovisand Developments. The project...
Carter Group
Feb 22, 20241 min read
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