Crane Marriage: Crowland Team Surprises Newlyweds with Fully Restored 1968 Land Rover
- Meagan Wood
- Feb 17
- 3 min read
30-Second Takeaway
Thomas Issitt, product support engineer at Crowland Cranes, and CPCS crane operator and Appointed Person Hannah Issitt were presented with a fully restored 1968 Series 2a Land Rover as a surprise wedding gift from the Crowland team. The restoration project was originally started by Thomas and his late grandfather, Norman Issitt, making the gesture a powerful tribute to family legacy within the crane industry.
A Crane Industry Love Story
The crane industry is built on family, teamwork and long-standing relationships and this week brought a reminder of just how strong those bonds can be.
Thomas Issitt, product support engineer at Crowland Cranes and son of managing director Peter Issitt, recently married Hannah Issitt, a CPCS crane operator and qualified Appointed Person.
But it wasn’t just the wedding that made headlines within the industry.
It was the wedding gift.
A Land Rover with History
The Crowland team presented the couple with a fully renovated 1968 Series 2a Land Rover, completed in secret.
The project had deep personal meaning. The late Norman Issitt began restoring the vehicle with his grandson Thomas in 2019. When Norman passed away in 2021, the rebuild was paused and the project quietly mothballed.
What Thomas and Hannah didn’t know was that when they announced their wedding plans last year, Crowland employees decided to restart the project behind the scenes.
The team carried out a full “nut & bolt” restoration, bringing the classic vehicle back to life as a surprise tribute to family and legacy.
Following the wedding ceremony, the Land Rover was revealed to the couple a gift that connected three generations of the Issitt family.
Built on More Than Steel
In an industry known for heavy lifting, precision planning and technical excellence, moments like this highlight something equally important community.
Crowland Cranes is a family-run business, and the surprise restoration reflects the culture that often defines the crane sector: long-term loyalty, shared history and teamwork that extends beyond the jobsite.
Thomas works in product support engineering, helping ensure cranes operate efficiently and safely. Hannah works at the sharp end of operations as a CPCS-qualified crane operator and Appointed Person a role demanding technical competence, responsibility and leadership.
Together, they represent the next generation of industry professionals carrying forward both technical skill and family tradition.
Honeymoon… Then Conexpo
After the celebrations, the newlyweds have headed off on honeymoon but the crane industry is never far away.
They will round off their trip by joining the Crowland sales team at Conexpo in a couple of weeks, bringing the story full circle from wedding day to one of the industry’s biggest global exhibitions.
A Reminder of What Makes the Industry Strong
Projects, plant and performance drive the crane world. But behind every lift plan, every mobilisation and every project milestone are people — families who have built businesses over generations.
The restored 1968 Land Rover isn’t just a wedding gift.
It’s a symbol of heritage, craftsmanship and continuity values that continue to shape the crane industry today.
Congratulations to Thomas and Hannah from everyone across the lifting community.
About Crowland Cranes
Crowland Cranes is a UK-based crane company operating a fleet of mobile cranes and providing lifting services across a range of sectors. The company is known for its family leadership and long-standing presence within the UK crane industry.
