A HIAB’s lifting capacity isn’t a single number — it changes with reach. The closer the load is to the crane, the more it can lift; the further out the boom extends, the less weight it can safely handle. Our rigid HIAB lorries offer crane-assisted lifting up to 5 tonnes,…
Booking a grab lorry is the easy bit. Getting it in and out of your site without drama? That’s where a little planning pays off. Whether you’re clearing muck away, arranging aggregates delivery, or tidying up after a groundworks job, the truck needs room to manoeuvre, firm ground to sit…
Recycled aggregates are crushed, screened construction and demolition materials—like concrete and hardcore—that replace quarried stone. Contractors love them because they’re cost-effective, widely available for bulk jobs, and align with sustainability targets, all while performing reliably as sub-base, backfill, capping and haul road material when the right grade is specified. Picture…
Muck away is the process of removing excavated soil, rubble and construction spoil from a site and taking it to a licensed facility for disposal or recycling. In the UK, it’s legally regulated—you need a licensed waste carrier, a waste transfer note, and to know what you’re actually putting on…
HIAB transport combines a lorry and crane in one vehicle, making it the most practical way to deliver and position containers, site cabins, and heavy materials — especially on sites where access is tight or a simple kerbside drop won’t do. Proper planning of access, ground conditions, and lift details…
Figuring out how to choose the right aggregate can feel like trying to decipher a secret language. One minute you’re looking at your muddy driveway thinking it needs a top-up, and the next you’re lost in a sea of “Type 1”, “crushed concrete”, and 20mm shingle. Suddenly, everyone’s an expert,…
Aggregates are the unsung heroes of any solid build. You rarely see them once the project is finished, but if you get them wrong, you will certainly know about it. No one wants a patio that wobbles or a driveway that behaves like a trampoline after a heavy downpour. If…
Let’s be honest, everyone wants a price right now. When you have a pile of soil or hardcore blocking your site, the last thing you want is a 20-email saga just to find out what it will cost to make it disappear. You simply want to know the grab hire…
We’ve all been there. You’ve just knocked down that old conservatory, or maybe you’ve finally tackled the jungle that was your back garden. Now, you’re standing in front of a pile of rubble that looks suspiciously larger than Mount Everest, scratching your head and thinking, “How on Earth do I…
Ever tried to move a ridiculously heavy object and wished for a magic wand? A hot tub, a shipping container, maybe even a small car? At Mason Trucking, we don’t have magic wands, but we have the next best thing: HIABs. For the last 14 years, our family-run business has…