FAQs About Cranes
United Rentals offers a full line of cranes, including crane trucks, carry deck cranes and walk-behind cranes. Mobile truck cranes for rent have a lift mounted on a standard production chassis for highway access and typically offer dual operator control stations. The versatility of this 2.5 ton carry deck crane — a smaller version of a crane truck — makes it ideal for lifting material in an environment that requires a low, compact profile and the ability to clear overhead obstacles and maneuver in tight spaces. Walk-behind cranes are lifts that you walk behind to operate; they offer the operator maximum maneuverability and control. Check out our Project Uptime article, Crane Safety 101: A Guide For Crane Operators to learn how to keep your crane workers safe.
Learn more about cranes for rent in our FAQ section below.
The cost of a crane rental will vary depending on the size of the crane as well as the location and duration of the rental. To receive a quote, choose the equipment you need and enter your location.
A gantry crane is an overhead crane bridging two legs that move on wheels or sit alongside a track or rail system. Full gantry cranes are used in shipyards or ports and terminals to move ship parts or containers weighing hundreds of tons. United Rentals offers portable gantry cranes that can lift up to 725 pounds and are used for on-location construction, warehouse or HVAC applications. Portable gantry cranes can lift and hold heavy machinery in place while it's being worked on or assembled.
A truck crane can assist with installing signs, rooftop air conditioners, building trusses or lifting material to the next level of a building project, and the truck portion of the equipment makes this system portable. For contractors or project managers with several jobsites, a mobile, highway-legal truck crane can be used at multiple sites to save money and can be easily transported wherever you need it.