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Mobile cranes

Updated: 7 December 2009

A mobile crane is a self-propelled vehicle that:

  • is designed solely or principally for lifting objects using a boom with lifting gear
  • only carries loads that are necessary for its own propulsion or equipment.

This definition excludes:

  • trucks fitted with crane apparatus, such as a knuckle boom crane - a crane fitted to a vehicle to lift goods on and off the vehicle
  • vehicle recovery service vehicles (tow trucks).

Driving a mobile crane on a road

To drive a mobile crane on a road, you must have a driver licence for the appropriate class and the relevant driver licence endorsement. Find out more.

Operating a mobile crane

To operate a mobile crane, you must be trained to use it safely. Find out more about the training options available through the Crane Association of New Zealand (external link).

Need an endorsement?