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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.
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Mar 201 min read
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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 133 min read
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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 202 min read
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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 131 min read
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Christmas Party 2024 - photos
Christmas Party 2024 - photos
Telephone 01395 446 446 if you have any lifting requirements and would like a free quotation.
Carter Group
Jan 231 min read
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Crane lifting in Winter - how to avoid delays on site
A short explanation from Carter Plant Hire on how extreme conditions can affect crane lifting at any time of the year.
Carter Group
Jan 162 min read
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Tandem crane lift - case study
Carter Plant Hire di a tandem lift, which requires skill, clear communication and a level of trust between the crane drivers and their team.
Carter Group
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Lifting caravans and mobile homes - case study
This week Carter Plant Hire has been working at a local holiday park to swap out an older home for an up-to-date model.
Carter Group
Dec 5, 20241 min read
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Lifting a hot tub - thinking ahead to warmer weather
Last week Carter Plant Hire lifted a new wood-fuelled hot tub into the back garden of a local property using spreader beams.
Carter Group
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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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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