Truck crane rental in Elko, NV
A crane on a truck chassis that drives to the job. Good for lifts in town, plant yards and job sites that need a crane without a long set-up. Local operators quote you directly.
A quote-request service: we don't own cranes. Your request goes to independent operators who work Elko County.
What a truck crane quote covers
A truck crane is a hydraulic crane built on a truck chassis. It drives to the site under its own power, sets up on outriggers and lifts from there. Contractors and equipment movers use them when a job needs a crane in a hurry.
- The crane, driven to your site and set up on its outriggers.
- A certified operator for that crane type and capacity. Ask to see the card.
- Transport, if you ask. Some operators can carry a load as well as lift it. Ask whether yours can.
- Rigging and a signalperson if you ask for them. See rigging and signalperson.
- Time on site. Ask about hourly or daily minimums and travel from the yard.
Truck crane, boom truck or mobile crane
The names overlap, and operators use them differently. This table shows how we use them and where each one fits best. The operator picks the machine from the load chart.
| Machine | Where it fits | Ask about |
|---|---|---|
| Truck crane | Drive-up jobs in town and in plant yards, on firm ground, where the truck gets close to the load. | Room for outriggers, overhead clearance |
| Boom truck | Lighter picks: poles, pipe, pumps, HVAC units and signs. | Whether the load and reach suit a boom truck |
| Mobile crane | Bigger or longer-reach lifts, including work at plants and mines. | Load, reach and the ground at the set-up spot |
| Rough terrain crane | Gravel pads, mine roads and remote ground. | Ground firmness and how the crane gets there |
When a truck crane is the right call
Contractors and equipment movers are the usual buyers. The pattern is a lift that has to happen soon, close to a road or yard.
- Setting equipment, tanks or machinery in a plant yard or shop lot.
- Loading and unloading machinery or heavy parts at a yard.
- Short-notice lifts on a job in Elko or Spring Creek. We can't promise same-day availability; ask the operator.
- Moving equipment on or off a trailer.
- Lighter or mid-weight lifts where a larger crane would be overkill. See mobile crane rental if the load is bigger.
What to have ready
This is what the operator asks first. Rough numbers are fine; "not sure" is a fine answer and the operator will ask follow-up questions or come and look.
- Load
- What it is, its weight and its size (nameplate, spec sheet or shipping papers).
- Pick and set points
- Where the load sits now and where it has to land.
- Set-up space
- Street, lot or alley: how much room for the truck and its outriggers.
- Reach and height
- Distance from the truck to the set point, and the height of the landing.
- Overhead
- Power lines, awnings, trees or building overhangs near the set-up or the swing path.
- Ground
- Paved or gravel, and whether it is firm. Underground services if you know of them.
- Site rules
- Training, certification cards or certificate of insurance, if the site asks.
- Timing
- When you need it, how many hours, and how flexible the date is.
Rules on the job
Set-up space
A truck crane needs room for its outriggers and a clear swing. Streets, alleys and tight lots can limit where it parks. Tell the operator what the spot looks like and whether the road will need to be closed or restricted.
Power lines and overhead clearance
Overhead lines are the most common hazard on drive-up jobs. Tell the operator about any near the set-up or the swing path; the form asks. The operator decides whether the lift can go ahead and how.
Operator certification
For construction work, OSHA's crane rule (29 CFR 1926.1427) requires a certified or licensed operator, and NCCCO is the most common route. Certification is specific to crane type and capacity, so ask for the card that matches the crane.
Truck crane questions
What is a truck crane?
A hydraulic crane built on a truck chassis. It drives on the road to the job and sets up on outriggers to lift. It is a type of mobile crane.
What is the difference between a truck crane and a boom truck?
The terms overlap. In general a boom truck is a lighter truck-mounted crane for poles, pipe, pumps and similar loads. A truck crane is a bigger crane on a truck chassis. The operator tells you which they would send.
How much space does a truck crane need?
Enough for the truck, its outriggers and the swing path of the load. The operator may ask for photos or come and look. Tell them about tight streets, alleys, lots and overhead obstructions.
Can I get a truck crane the same day?
Only an operator can confirm that. We don't promise same-day or after-hours availability. Put the date and any urgency in the form so operators can say whether they can make it.
What certification should the truck crane operator have?
For construction work, OSHA's crane rule (29 CFR 1926.1427) requires a certified or licensed operator, and NCCCO is the most common route. Certification is specific to crane type and capacity. Ask for the card.
How much does a truck crane cost in Elko?
We haven't confirmed an Elko price range and don't publish one. The price depends on the crane, hours on site, travel, rigging and site requirements, and each operator quotes from your details.
Quote a truck crane
The job type is already picked. Add the load, the site and how to reach you.
We pass your request to independent local operators who quote you directly. Elko Crane Rental does not own cranes or perform lifts.
Other crane services
Operators also cover Spring Creek, Carlin, Wells and the rest of Elko County.