05.12.2025

Alfasi quits cranes

Australian rental company Alfasi Hire has sold its crane division, Alfasi Cranes, to contracting and manufacturing group Crossmuller.

The deal was apparently concluded at the end of October. The Alfasi / Crossmuller fleet now runs from a one tonne spider crane to mini crawlers, 25 to 40 tonne Franna pick & carry cranes, a few Rough Terrains, to a range of lattice and telescopic crawler cranes with capacities to 300 tonnes.

Crossmuller said: “This integration strengthens our capability across lifting and heavy equipment, enabling a streamlined, end to end service for customers nationwide. We look forward to this next chapter and the opportunities it creates for our people and our clients.

Vertikal Comment

This news was not widely disseminated, perhaps it has been overshadowed by ongoing rumours that Victoria based Alfasi Hire was/is to be acquired by United Rentals?

In spite of our best efforts throughout November, we have Not been able to confirm these rumours, but they keep on coming and have not gone away – smoke and fire springs to mind. If there is any substance to the rumours which are now widespread, it might explain the disposal of the specialist crane operation prior to closing a deal?

Watch this space