Lorry mounted cranes are typically very popular with builders merchants and garden centres.

They are commonly utilised to handle large bags of hardcore, cement, soil or sand. They can also be used to handle packs of bricks when fitted with a brick grab attachment. Some roadside vehicle recovery businesses often use lorry mounted cranes to lift vehicles out of ditches or ravines following road traffic collisions.

The maximum periodic examination frequency for this type of crane is 12 months.