Senior HIAB Crane Operator & Technical Lifting Specialist
M.FOWELL
Welcome to M. Fowell Crane Hire, your trusted local specialist for expert HIAB crane hire and heavy haulage across Bournemouth, Poole, and the wider Dorset region. Operated personally by Mark Fowell—a senior crane operator with 39 years of hands-on site experience—we provide safe, precise, and fully certified lifting solutions tailored to your project. Whether you need to drop a new swim spa over a residential wall, position structural steel RSJs, relocate site cabins, or move heavy industrial machinery, Mark handles every job with unmatched skill and meticulous attention to detail. When you choose M. Fowell Crane Hire, you get direct service from an Appointed Person who manages your lift seamlessly from start to finish—ensuring zero-damage execution, full LOLER compliance, and total peace of mind.
ABOUT ME
39 Years of Proven Industry Experience
Almost four decades of practical site operations mean there are very few lifting scenarios or site challenges Mark hasn't successfully navigated. You get seasoned, real-world expertise on every job., precisely, and on schedule.
Certified Appointed Person
As a fully qualified Appointed Person under UK British Standards 7121 / LOLER standards, Mark can manage your entire project from start to finish authoring detailed Lift Plans, completing site risk assessments (RAMS), and taking full operational responsibility for contract lifting.
Complete Turn-Key Capability
From operating the crane to handling slinging, signalling, safety compliance, and road haulage, you work directly with one reliable, fully certified specialist saving you the hassle and expense of hiring separate safety coordinators.
Local Dorset Knowledge & Regional Reach
Based in Bournemouth, Mark understands the unique access constraints, coastal conditions, and site logistics across Dorset and the wider region, offering flexible, prompt, and dependable service tailored to your exact scope.
CRANE SPECIFICATIONS
Equipped with a high-capacity 95tm HIAB crane featuring an 8S Main Boom and Fly-Jib extension (14 hydraulic extensions), Mark provides exceptional lifting power and extreme "up-and-over" reach up to 39 metres. Whether you need a simple point-to-point drop or a complex, high-elevation placement, Mark routinely lifts and transports....
Outreach
39 Metres
14 Hydraulic
Extensions
JibFly-Jib Setup
8S + 6S
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Construction & Structural Materials: Steel beams, RSJs, roof trusses, timber frames, concrete panels, and bulk palletized goods.
Portable Accommodation & Storage: 10ft, 20ft, and 40ft shipping containers, site cabins, modular offices, and welfare units.
Heavy Machinery & Plant Equipment: Industrial generators, factory machinery, transformers, compressors, and plant gear.
Commercial & Domestic Landscaping Items: Hot tubs, swim spas, garden rooms, timber outbuildings, and heavy architectural stonework.​
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Unsure About Your Site Access or Load Weight?​
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Check the Details: Visit our [FAQ Page] for quick answers on site requirements, ground conditions, and lifting permits.
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Get Direct Advice: Contact Mark today with photos or dimensions of your load. With 39 years of industry experience, he will evaluate your specs, confirm exact reach requirements, and provide a hassle-free quote.​
Capacity
95 tm
PHOTO GALLERY
Take a look at some of my recent lifting and haulage projects throughout Dorset. From standard transport to specialist HIAB operations, this showcase highlights how the right vehicle setup and expert planning come together. Every project is fully assessed and managed by a certified Appointed Person, ensuring total safety and compliance from start to finish.
MAP WORK LOCATIONS
Based in Bournemouth, Mark provides expert HIAB crane hire across Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, and surrounding regions. Local lifts within his core operating area enjoy straightforward, competitive rates. For projects located further afield, additional mileage and travel charges apply to cover fuel and transit time. Please note that I operate within regional coverage limits and do not undertake work within Greater London.
Contact Mark directly with your site postcode for an exact travel quote.
Mark proudly serves a broad coverage area across the South and South West, including Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Swanage, Weymouth, Bridport, Blandford, Lymington, Southampton, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Salisbury, Winchester, Petersfield, Andover, Warminster, Yeovil, Ilminster, Glastonbury, Basingstoke, Aldershot, and Reading.
Ready to get that project moving?
Whether you need to position that new swim spa over the garden wall, clear heavy machinery from a site, or drop a shipping container into a tight spot, Mark has you covered. No project is too awkward or complex get in touch today for straightforward advice and a free quote.
