PIPE TRANSPORT
Transport, Stack and lay pipes up to 18m long
Extendable trailers, preofessional stacking system
What We Offer
Extendable Trailers
Up to 18m extendables each with Advanced pipe stacking systems to ensure maximum load capacity.
Complete Service
We collect pipes, load and deliver to site. Mobile cranes are also available to lay pipes.
Value add
We have trucks, trailers and cranes that will transport and offload valves, chambers and any other equipment.
Pipeline Transport & Construction
Pipe Transport Services
Our pipe laying teams are very experienced and operate in some of South Africa’s and Africa’s most remote areas.At Crane Hire SA, we operate a dedicated division specialising in the transport of large-diameter pipes for infrastructure and construction projects. Moving pipes is not simply a matter of loading and hauling materials from point A to point B—it requires precision planning, specialised handling, and strict compliance with safety standards.
Our expertise extends to the safe transport and handling of steel, HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), and concrete pipes, each of which demands unique lifting and storage solutions. We provide a complete logistics package, including lifting and transport, on-site stacking and storage, and professional pipe laying services.
The right equipment for the job
Safe and efficient pipe handling starts with selecting the correct equipment. Depending on the size and weight of the pipes, we deploy mobile cranes, crane trucks, forklifts, and specialised pipe handling attachments. Pipes are never dragged or rolled in ways that could compromise their integrity.
The choice of lifting tools is carefully matched to the pipe material:
HDPE Pipes – Require soft webbing slings to avoid scratches or gouges caused by chains or steel slings.
Concrete Pipes – Need even lifting support, often using a combination of slings and spreader beams, to prevent cracks.
Steel Pipes – Must be protected from abrasions, using padded clamps, pipe hooks, or other non-abrasive lifting solutions.
Committed to providing exceptional Lifting services, Safely and on budget.
Pipe Transport specialists
Transporting pipes over long distances demands careful load planning and secure strapping. All pipes must be evenly distributed and firmly secured to prevent shifting, rolling, or falling during transit.
Our key safety practices
Using chocks or wedges to prevent round pipes from moving.
Placing protective padding between pipes and straps to prevent surface damage.
Spacing layers properly when pipes are stacked on the transport vehicle to prevent crushing or deformation.
Our drivers are all highly experienced and licensed to transport heavy or oversize loads and follow all local road safety regulations. Escort vehicles are provided for particularly long or wide loads.
On-site pipe stacking & storage
Safe lifting starts with using the right equipment. Cranes, forklifts, or pipe handling attachments like spreader beams for long pipes are all properly rated for the weight and size of the pipes being moved.
Lifting slings, padded clamps, or pipe hooks are selected based on the pipe material.
HDPE pipes can be scratched or gouged by chains or steel slings and require soft webbing slings.
Concrete pipes need even lifting support to prevent cracking using a combination of slings and spreader beams.
Steel pipes are protected against surface damage and require non-abrasive lifting tools and spreader beams for longer pipes.
Let us quote on your next pipe transport job.