Elcon Crane Hire made its humble beginning in 1986 when David Wilkinson, the current owner/director, purchased the construction wing of Elgin Engineering.

At its inception, Elcon operated from a small depot in Durban, and its fleet was made up of 3 cranes. Today Elcon affords its customers lifting capacities ranging from 7T to 275T, and under hook height capabilities of 80m to an amazing 108m.

From its head office on the bayhead, and through its active branch situated in Richards Bay, clients right along the Eastern seaboard from Maputo to Cape Town can be serviced, with no market regarded as beyond reach. Both depots have a proud association with the harbours and the shipping fraternity, as well as the petro-chemical, mining, civil and other general engineering industries.

As Elcon's loyal and historical customers increase their demand on the Elcon fleet, we do our utmost to ensure that our fleet remains current and capable of providing "cutting edge" services. In 2006/7 this dictated the addition of a 2nd 275T giant, along with very versatile compact 220T and 130T five axle machines with hydraulic luffing capabilities on 22m extension fly-jibs. A rather special addition was the introduction of the new generation hydraulic100T telescopic crawler from Liebherr.

Elcon's wide range of all-terrain cranes has proved to be a masterful tool in managing lifts in tight confines, especially for applications in the petro-chemical industry, where manoeuverability and high reach are major prerequisites. Designed for mountainous conditions in Europe, these machines have afforded great success to Elcon in difficult off-road locations, while in and around our cities these machines move along our busy roads safely and efficiently.

By staying ahead with the latest technology and services, Managing Director, David Wilkinson, is determined that Elcon Crane Hire will hold its position of leader in its field, as it has done since the early 90's.
"In so doing, we can provide innovative and efficient solutions to our client's broad lifting requirements throughout Kwazulu Natal. I am confident Elcon is effectively equipped, and placed, to meet all new challenges".