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Crane
Licence Information
Information on crane
licences, from requirements on licence categories and types of cranes that you
can driver
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Crane
Requirements
To drive any kind of crane on the road you need a drivers licence. The type
of mobile crane you can drive on the road is governed by its weight
To drive a mobile crane weighing between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes a Category C1 Driving
Licence is required
Drivers aged 21 or over without LGV C1 entitlement can skip a grade and go straight
to LGV C (HGV Class 2) You must pass LGV C (HGV Class 2) before obtaining C+E
(HGV Class 1). After obtaining your full LGV C, with provisional C+E entitlement,
you can progress on to C+E without delay by using the same LGV C training vehicle
attached to a DrawBar Trailer or our Articulated Truck with 13.6 meter Tri-axle
Trailer.
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Category C Licence if the crane is over 7.5 tonnes.
This licence covers any rigid goods vehicle. LGV Class 2. Before you can get on
with your LGV truck driver training you will need to hold a provisional Class
2 (CAT C) licence. The first job is to have a medical The medical form, licence
application and car licence will then go to Swansea for your provisional entitlement
to be added. You will normally receive your Class 2 provisional licence within
a few days.
There will be an added theory test forr this category, the approx cost is £1500
It is advisable to check first with the DVLA on all information
Crane Driver Licence
Categories
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Class
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C
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Motor vehicles(
not falling in Cat D, F, G or H ) exceeding 3500 kg M.A.M. + trailer not exceeding
750kg M.A.M.
All drivers have to take a separate test and meet higher medical conditions.
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C+E
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Cat C vehicle
+ trailer exceeding 750 kg M.A.M.
All drivers must hold full Cat C licence, take a further test and meet higher
medical conditions.
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C1
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Motor vehicles
3500 kg - 7500kg + trailer not exceeding 750kg M.A.M. ( limited to 7500kg
total if under 21yrs).
New drivers must hold Cat B licence, take a separate test and meet higher medical
conditions.
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C1+E
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Cat C1 + Trailer
exceeding 750 kg M.A.M. providing the total maximum weight of the combination
does not exceed 12000 kgs and M.A.M. of trailer does not exceed unladen weight
of motor vehicle. (Under 21yrs limited to 7500kg)
New drivers must hold Cat C1 licence and take further test. Holders of licence
valid prior to 1/1/97 limited C1+E (8.25 tonne) unless new test taken.
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C1+E
(8.25 tonnes)
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Cat C1 + Trailer
exceeding 750 kg M.A.M. providing the total maximum weight of the combination
does not exceed 8250kg - the M.A.M. of trailer may exceed unladen weight of
motor vehicle.
Holders of licence valid prior to 1/1/97 limited to 8250kg unless new test taken
for C1 + E. Under 21yrs limited to 7500kg.
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Crane Driver Licence Categories Requirements
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Other Full Entitlements |
Provisional Entitlement |
Minimum Age Requirements Section 101 Road Traffic Act 1988 |
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C1
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None
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A,
B, F
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21
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C1+E
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B+E
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A,
B, F
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18
yrs - providing the M.A.M of the combination does not exceed 7.5tonnes.
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C1+E
(8.25 tonnes)
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B+E
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A,
B, F
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17
yrs - vehicles owned or driven by persons under orders of the armed forces
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C
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None
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C1+E,
C+E
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21
18 yrs - on an LGV training scheme.
17 yrs - vehicles owned or driven by persons under orders of the armed
force.
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C+E
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B,
E
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C1+E,
C+E
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21
18 yrs - on an LGV training scheme.
17 yrs - vehicles owned or driven by persons under orders of the armed
force. |
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