Mobile Crane Rental in Las Cruces, NM
Hydraulic truck cranes for steel, tanks, machines and roof gear.
A mobile crane drives straight to your site, sets down its outriggers, and gets to work. Most sizes don't need any assembly on site, which is the main reason it's the usual choice for a job that only takes a day or two.
Sizes range from smaller 30-ton cranes up to large all-terrain machines. The right size depends on how far the load has to travel from the crane, not only on how heavy it is. A fairly light load that has to reach a long way out can still call for a surprisingly big crane.
The ground around here is often caliche or loose desert sand. Expect the crane company to ask about it, because soft spots under the outriggers can mean they'll need to lay down crane mats before the lift begins.
What to have ready
- Weight of the heaviest piece
- Distance from the crane to where the load lands
- Height of the lift
- Photos of the site and the way in
- Date and how flexible it is
How it goes
- You call or send the form.
- A local crane company calls you back and asks about the lift.
- They give you a price and a date.
- The crane shows up, sets up and lifts.
- You pay the crane company, not us.
Questions people ask
How is crane rental priced?
Most companies charge by the hour with a minimum. Travel time is often billed too. Ask for the full total before you book.
Do I need a lift plan?
For heavy or tricky picks, yes. The crane company usually writes it. Some plants and jobs require one in writing.
Can a crane work in the wind?
Only up to a limit. Each crane has wind limits set by the maker. Spring gusts here often push past them.