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5 September 2025

Ceiling Removed To Give Access To Lift Position (London)

We were recently asked to lift a 9-tonne mini demolition excavator, along with other materials, 23 metres onto the roof of the building it was being...

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19 May 2023

Our AC70, The Only Crane For The Job

Our fantastic Demag AC70 got called upon to do a special job in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire (UK). Our client had a steam drum weighing 15 tonne with...

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30 March 2022

Pyestock Demolition

We called on our lifting partners Bronzeshield to assist in completing a demolition job at NGTE Pyestock, near Fleet, in Hampshire. If we don’t have the...

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16 March 2022

UK Government Changes to Rebated Diesel Usage

As some of you may know, the UK Government announced changes to rules for businesses and individuals currently entitled to supply or use rebated gas oil...

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28 September 2021

Multi-crane lift for MoD

We successfully completed a multi-crane lift using our Challenger 3160 and Demag AC45 this week for the Ministry of Defence. They required a large fuel tank...

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28 June 2021

Footbridge over Abbey Road, London

We had an interesting job in London recently, a client needed a footbridge removed in one complete section from over Abbey Road in London. We used...

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11 June 2021

Alternative Solution – Using a Hiab X800

A steel works client ordered a crane to lift some structural steel framing onto a building site at Thatcham, Berkshire. Our client originally booked the crane...

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14 April 2021

Terranova lifts the Windsor Belle

To keep the Windsor Belle in pristine condition, every few years she is taken out of the water and given a full overhaul. This boat is...

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24 March 2021

Launching the John Pinkerton II back in 2013

Someone sent in this video they discovered on youtube of Terranova helping with the delivery of the new John Pinkerton II canal boat back in 2013. ...

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1 March 2021

Radio mast upgrades & another busy month.

Despite Covid, February of 2021 has been a very busy month for Terranova. As the month draws to a close, we were delighted to confirm a...

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22 February 2021

How Terranova helped BBC’s Challenge Anneka (1991)

In 1991 Terranova helped out on a “Challenge Anneka” TV episode. The series 3 finale, a “180-foot Bridge”, was filmed in Wadebridge, Cornwall in under 4...

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29 January 2021

Landscaping With Our Compact Jekko Spider Crane

In January, our light weight Jekko spider crane (at only 2395 kg) and operator, were hired by a landscaping service to lift three trees into location...

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James Bailey

We use Terranova Crane Hire on a CPA hire basis and have always found them punctual, friendly and easy to deal with. Their operators are experienced, cooperative and professional, making every lift run smoothly. They’re also always willing to share their knowledge and experience of their fleet, which really helps us when planning our lifting strategies. A great company to work with and highly recommended.

Martin Ellis

Terranova Cranes, have been supporting a major infrastructure project down in Guildford surrey. They have been reliable and professional throughout the two years of attending site and conducting contract lifts for the mechanical install. Always accommodating, polite, punctual and professional. Excellent local company.

Hugh Early

Very easy dealing with Harry and Tina at TERRANOVA. They have helped us out several times providing cranes at short notice. Good quality cranes and experienced operators. Will use again.

tom

They recently completed a job for us. Very professional service and worked to a very high standard. we were very pleased with them and look forward to working with the again in the future!

Felix

I’ve had the pleasure of subbing out lifting services to terranova over the last 4 years, they are one of the best crane companies out there. The team are always there to help out even at short notice and haven’t let me down yet! Special thanks to Alec and Harry!

Tiff Blakey

A fantastic service provided from the start and throughout our project. Terranova kindly joined calls to offer assistance and advice through project design and showed a great flexibility at short notice to accommodate a change of scope/ methodology to ensure the project ran smoothly. All team members from both office and onsite operatives work with a high level of professionalism which gives huge reassurance's to the customer. Thank you Terranova!!!

Daniel Morgan

I’ve worked with Terranova Crane Sales and have always found the team professional, reliable and easy to deal with. Communication is excellent and I’d happily recommend them.

Sean K

A huge thank you to Harry Glover and the entire Terranova team for another successful lifting operation. Their professionalism, technical expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to safety were evident throughout. From planning to execution, the team delivered a first-class service and maintained exceptional standards at every stage. We look forward to working together again on future projects. Sean K, Logistics Manager, Clipfine Limited

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Ceiling Removed To Give Access To Lift Position (London)

Our AC70, The Only Crane For The Job

Pyestock Demolition

UK Government Changes to Rebated Diesel Usage

Multi-crane lift for MoD

Footbridge over Abbey Road, London

Alternative Solution – Using a Hiab X800

Terranova lifts the Windsor Belle

Launching the John Pinkerton II back in 2013

Radio mast upgrades & another busy month.

How Terranova helped BBC’s Challenge Anneka (1991)

Landscaping With Our Compact Jekko Spider Crane

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