Testing & Inspection
Crane Testing and Inspection Services
At Foster Cranes we provide comprehensive testing and inspection services to ensure that your lifting equipment remains safe, compliant and ready for work. Our inspection team can visit your site anywhere across the UK or carry out checks at our base.
We understand that regular inspection and thorough testing are vital to maintaining crane safety and integrity. Our service covers cranes of all types — mobile, crawler, compact and pick-and-carry — so you can count on consistent quality regardless of your equipment.
Why Crane Testing and Inspection Matter
Regular inspection and testing deliver important benefits:
- They help confirm that all structural and mechanical parts are in good working condition and free from defects.
- They ensure hydraulic, electrical and safety systems are operating correctly and reliably.
- They support compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
- They reduce the risk of mechanical failure, downtime or accidents on site.
- They help preserve the long-term value of your crane by identifying wear before it causes serious damage.
What Our Inspection Service Includes
Our inspection and testing programme can be tailored to the age, make and usage history of your crane. Typical procedures include:
- Visual examination of the crane structure including boom, jib, undercarriage or chassis
- Mechanical checks for wear, corrosion, damage or deformation
- Inspection of hydraulic systems, hoses, seals and cylinders
- Electrical system checks where relevant, including controls, safety devices and limit systems
- Functional tests of lifting, slewing, outreach, slew brakes and emergency stop systems
- Load testing and stability verification where required by regulation or client request
- Documentation of inspection results and recommendations for maintenance or repair
Who Should Use Our Service
Our testing and inspection service suits a wide range of crane owners or users, including:
- Companies operating older or high-hour cranes needing regular safety checks
- Projects where cranes are hired, sold or relocated and documentation is required
- Users required to comply with statutory inspection intervals or site safety standards
- Clients aiming to maintain equipment value and minimise risk of unexpected failure
Why Choose Foster Cranes for Crane Testing
At Foster Cranes you receive reliable, professional inspection services whenever you need them. Our experienced technicians understand cranes of all types and know what to look for. We make the process straightforward and deliver clear reports that help you plan maintenance or repairs.
If you need crane testing, inspection or maintenance — whether for a single check or ongoing support — contact the Foster Cranes team today for an evaluation.
At Foster Cranes we make sure that all of our engineers have years of valuable experience, with full factory training. This allows us to carry out quality crane testing and inspections at all times – one reason why we are the UK’s largest supplier of quality used cranes.
Our skilled team of engineers are dedicated to meticulously inspecting all used cranes that are delivered to us, so that we can thoroughly repair and refurbish if necessary. They can then be sent on for sale from our base in Worcestershire. This approach ensures that every crane is as close to its original state as possible, whether it’s an all-terrain, rough-terrain, city, truck or industrial crane.
Foster Crane & Equipment are also able to offer crane inspection services not only for the machines we supply, but to any outside company that requires any of the following:
- Mobile Crane Repairs, Testing and Certification
- On site Winch Testing and Certification
- On site safe load indicator repairs and calibration checks
- Technically competent, qualified and experienced engineers
- 6 monthly statutory inspection of loose gear
- Test and certification of barge and marine cranes
- On site testing and certification of all types of tracked , tyre mounted excavators and forklift trucks
- 12 monthly on site statutory plant inspections
We often hear from new customers that they have had bad experience when it comes to used crane supplies, especially in terms of reliability and credibility. We understand the importance of supplying you with a compliant and safe machine that is fit for purpose as you work on site.
Why Work With Us?
- We have had years of unrivalled experience when it comes to providing quality repaired cranes
- All stock is checked individually to consistently high standards. The cranes won’t go on sale until this is done, so you aren’t left with costly repairs only a few weeks down the line
- All of our testing & certification is carried out in accordance with LOLER regulations
Get in touch today
Whether you are looking for a used mobile crane, a compact crane, or the service, repair, testing or inspection of your existing crane, please contact us – we look forward hearing from you.