Hoeflon crane service, repairs and parts
Lincer services Hoeflon compact cranes, from the C1e to the C30e, and the TC1 transport carrier. Our technicians handle inspections, repairs, genuine parts and battery care for spider cranes across Melbourne and Victoria, on site or in our workshop.
- On site or workshop
- Genuine Hoeflon parts
- Accredited by Hoeflon
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Hoeflon servicing we provide
We inspect, repair and maintain every Hoeflon mini crawler crane and the TC1 carrier. Each job ends with a written report for your crane logbook, so your records are ready when a site safety officer asks.
Periodic inspections
Scheduled inspections and load checks by a competent person, with a written report for your crane logbook.
Repairs and fault finding
We repair every part of your spider crane, from the boom, winch and outriggers to the tracks, hydraulics, electrics and controls. We find the cause, fix it properly and test before handover.
Genuine Hoeflon parts
Genuine parts for every Hoeflon model, from filters, seals and wear items to batteries, remotes, slewing and track components. Send us your model and serial number and we’ll source the right part and fit it for you.
Battery and electric drive
Health checks for battery packs, chargers and electric drive systems, the heart of every Hoeflon e-series crane.
Remote control service
Diagnostics, repairs and setup for radio remotes, so operators can work from the safest vantage point.
Planned maintenance
A maintenance plan built around your machine hours and sites, so issues get caught before they cost you a job.
LINCER is an Australian lifting equipment specialist providing sales, servicing, inspection, testing, certification and asset management solutions across Australia and New Zealand. We are an official Hoeflon Service Partner, and the official OKTOPUS® vacuum lifting distributor for Australia and New Zealand. That means the team servicing your Hoeflon understands how a spider crane and a vacuum lifter work together, and can help you plan the whole lift.
Hoeflon models we service
Hoeflon builds fully electric compact cranes, often called spider cranes, that lift from 550 kg to 9,000 kg. Whether one is already in your fleet or you’re weighing up your next project, here’s the line-up we look after.
Hoeflon C1e
Small and light enough to travel in a building lift. Made for indoor work in offices, hospitals and homes where space is tight.
Hoeflon C4e
Only 0.75 m wide, the C4e gets into basements, upper floors and rooftops, and handles uneven ground with up to 2 m height difference. Also used as an assembly crane in timber construction.
Hoeflon C6e
Built for placing glass and positioning steel beams with precision. Only 0.77 m wide, with automatic levelling, outriggers that fold under obstacles and pick and carry up to 300 kg.
Hoeflon C10e
Reaches 22 m with 19.8 m outreach, yet only 0.80 m wide. The counterweight and jib come off to cut weight for transport. Used for window replacement, prefab timber construction and moving production lines.
Hoeflon C30e
Hoeflon’s most powerful crane, fully electric and remote controlled, with 20 m outreach. Pick and carry lets it drive with a load, and it folds down small enough to travel in a commercial van.
Hoeflon TC1
A remote controlled tracked carrier, only 700 mm wide. It moves loads of up to 1,000 kg through doorways and up steep slopes, and is built to work alongside Hoeflon’s compact cranes.
The TC1 carrier. A tonne through the doorway.
The Hoeflon TC1 is a battery powered tracked carrier driven by remote control. At 700 mm wide it fits through standard doors, carries up to 1,000 kg and climbs slopes up to 45° unloaded. Hoeflon designed it to work alongside its compact cranes, and it carries long goods on the optional load runner.
We service the TC1 alongside the rest of the range: tracks, drive, battery and charger, the RC6 remote and every deck configuration.
Four configurations, one base unit
Platform
The basic deck with every base function. 1,000 kg capacity at 420 mm total height.
Turntable
Endless rotation, with an optional 45° limit. Carries a platform or a lifting scissor.
Liftdeck 75
A lifting scissor that raises loads by 300 mm for easy positioning.
Liftdeck 300
Lifts up to 500 kg to 3 m with no outriggers, so loads can be raised and lowered while driving.
Accessories include a load runner for long goods (1,250 kg), tool free Euro pallet supports, a fold away tow bar that mounts in three positions, and a drop-off support frame. Specifications from Hoeflon.
Which Hoeflon suits the job?
Start with the work, then pick the crane. This quick comparison comes from our technicians. Tell us about your site and we’ll talk you through the options.
| If your job is | Look at | Max lift | Height / slope | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor work, low-emission sites and windows on upper floors | Hoeflon C1e | 550 kg | 5.6 m | Fully electric, only 0.71 m wide and fits in a building lift. |
| Basements, upper floors, rooftops and timber construction | Hoeflon C4e | 2,350 kg | 14.6 m | Only 0.75 m wide and easy to tow, with legs that fold over or under obstacles. |
| Placing glass and positioning steel beams | Hoeflon C6e | 3,000 kg | 16 m | Automatic levelling and adjustable outriggers for precise placement on uneven ground. |
| Window replacement, prefab timber and moving production lines | Hoeflon C10e | 4,000 kg | 22 m | 22 m height and 19.8 m outreach, with a removable counterweight for easier transport. |
| Heavy industrial lifting and large lifting projects | Hoeflon C30e | 9,000 kg | 22 m | The highest capacity in the range, with pick and carry and fully electric operation. |
| Glass at height and lifting materials over buildings | Hoeflon C30eL | 7,000 kg | 30.5 m | The longest reach in the range, with 29.5 m outreach including the jib. |
| Moving heavy loads through doors and tight spaces | Hoeflon TC1 | 1,000 kg | 45° unloaded | Only 700 mm wide, with a low centre of gravity and precise steering. |
Capacities and heights as published by Hoeflon. Always check the load chart for your exact setup.
One team for the crane and everything it lifts.
Lincer is the official OKTOPUS® vacuum lifting distributor for Australia and New Zealand. We understand how a spider crane and a vacuum lifter work together on glazing and facade jobs, and the people who service your Hoeflon can help you plan the whole lift.
Vacuum lifters, mini crawler cranes, hoists and more. Lifting equipment is all we do.
Ask us about pairing an OKTOPUS® vacuum lifter with your Hoeflon for glass and panel work.
We source genuine Hoeflon parts and keep common wear items close at hand.
Not sure which model suits the site? We’ll look at the load, reach and access with you.
Hoeflon servicing FAQ
Straight answers to what owners and site teams ask us most. Can’t see yours?
Spider crane, mini crane or compact crane: what is the difference?
They are the same type of machine. “Spider crane” comes from the fold-out outriggers, “mini crawler crane” is the formal term, and Hoeflon calls its range “compact cranes”. All are small tracked cranes built to lift in tight, indoor or hard to reach spaces.
How often does a Hoeflon mini crane need servicing?
Follow Hoeflon’s service schedule for your model and machine hours, and have a competent person inspect the crane at least once a year. Cranes working hard or on demanding sites may need shorter intervals. We set up a plan around your hours and keep the records for your logbook.
What is a major inspection, and when is one due?
A major inspection is a full check of every critical component of the crane, stripping it down where needed. Cranes need a major inspection every 10 years from when they were first commissioned. We’ll let you know when your Hoeflon is due and keep the records for your logbook.
Do you service Hoeflon cranes on site?
Yes. Our technicians can inspect and repair your Hoeflon on site across Melbourne and Victoria, which keeps downtime short. Bigger repairs and rebuilds are done in our workshop at Thomastown.
Can you supply genuine Hoeflon parts?
Yes. We source genuine parts for every model in the range, from seals and wear items to track and slewing components. Tell us your model and serial number and we’ll confirm availability and lead time.
How do I look after the battery on an electric spider crane?
Charge after each shift rather than running the battery flat, keep the charger and connectors clean and dry, and store the crane charged when it is not in use. A yearly battery and charger health check picks up weak cells before they stop a job.
Which Hoeflon is best for glazing work?
The C6e is the usual choice for glazing and curtain wall, with 3,000 kg capacity and adjustable hydraulic outriggers for uneven ground. For higher facades, the C10e reaches 22 m. Pairing either with a vacuum lifter gives safer, more precise glass placement.
Can a Hoeflon be paired with a vacuum lifter?
Yes. Hoeflon cranes work with vacuum glass lifters for glazing and panel installation. As the official OKTOPUS® distributor for Australia and New Zealand, we can help you match the right lifter to your crane and load.
Do you service other spider crane brands?
Yes. Alongside Hoeflon, we inspect and repair mini crawler cranes from other manufacturers, plus vacuum lifters, hoists and other lifting equipment. One service partner for the whole kit keeps records and scheduling simple.
Service a Hoeflon, or get one on your next site.
Tell us what you’re working with and what you need.
Workshop
2/4 Bostock Court, Thomastown. Melbourne, Australia.
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