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Lubbock & the South PlainsCrane Rental in Lubbock, TX
Operated and bare crane rentals for construction, oil field, agriculture and industrial lifts. One free request — matched with a licensed, insured local crane company.
- Licensed & insured local operators
- Operated or bare rental
- Free referral — no obligation
The right crane for the job, without calling around
Renting a crane in Lubbock usually means calling several yards, explaining the same lift each time and waiting for callbacks. Here you describe the lift once. We pass it to an independent, licensed and insured crane company serving the South Plains that can handle that size of job, and they quote you directly.
Requests range from a single rooftop unit to multi-day steel, gin and oil field work. Both operated rentals (crane plus certified operator) and bare rentals (machine only, for qualified companies) can be requested.
- Boom trucks, truck cranes, rough-terrain, all-terrain and crawler cranes
- Hourly, daily, weekly or monthly rental
- Rigging, signal persons and lift plans on request
Crane types available to request
| Crane type | Typical capacity class | Common jobs | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom truck | approx. 15 – 60 ton | HVAC rooftop units, trusses, signs, light steel, material drops | Quick setup, road-legal, low cost per lift |
| Carry deck / pick-and-carry | approx. 4 – 20 ton | Plant maintenance, tight indoor or yard work | Compact; can travel with a load |
| Hydraulic truck crane | approx. 30 – 100+ ton | Commercial construction, steel erection, tanks | Drives to site, sets up fast |
| Rough-terrain crane | approx. 30 – 130 ton | Oil field pads, farm and gin sites, unpaved ground | 4×4, big tires; on-site work |
| All-terrain crane | approx. 40 – 1,000+ ton | Heavy commercial, industrial, wind and plant lifts | Highway travel + off-road capability |
| Crawler crane | approx. 50 – 3,000+ ton | Wind turbines, large steel, long-term projects | Highest capacity; transported in loads |
Typical industry capacity classes for orientation only. Rated capacity drops quickly with radius and boom length — the provider sizes the crane from your load weight, pick radius and height using the manufacturer's load chart. Availability varies by provider.
What goes into a crane rental quote
Providers price a crane rental from a few inputs. Including them in your request gets you an accurate number faster:
- Load weight — including rigging and any attachments.
- Radius and height — how far from the crane's center the load sits, and how high it goes.
- Site access — paved or dirt, overhead power lines, room for outriggers.
- Duration — a single pick, a half day, or weeks on site.
- Operated or bare — and whether you need riggers or a signal person.
- Location — travel and mobilization from the provider's yard.
As a typical national estimate, published crane rates with operator run from about $155/hour for a small boom truck to about $595/hour for a 275-ton crane (RiggingForce). Your Lubbock quote may differ.
Get matched with a Lubbock crane provider
Send one request with the basics of your lift. We review it and pass it to an independent, licensed and insured local crane operator who can quote it — usually the fastest way to a real price and a date.
- One request — no calling around to five yards
- Operated (with certified operator) or bare rental
- Boom trucks through large all-terrain and crawler cranes
- Lubbock and the South Plains
Lubbock Crane Rental connects you with independent, licensed and insured local crane operators. We are a free referral service, not a crane company: we do not own or operate cranes. The crane company you're matched with performs the work and contracts with you directly.
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Common questions
How much does crane rental cost in Lubbock?
Prices depend on crane size, hours, travel and rigging. As a typical national estimate, published rate sheets reviewed by RiggingForce range from about $155/hour for a 23-ton boom truck to about $595/hour for a 275-ton mobile crane, with operator (source). Another published guide puts small cranes around $245–$315/hour, mid-size $320–$535/hour and large cranes $415–$1,350+/hour (source). Lubbock prices vary — the matched provider gives you the actual quote.
What's the difference between operated and bare rental?
An operated ("maintained & operated") rental includes a certified operator and the provider handles the machine. A bare rental is the crane only — your company supplies certified operators, insurance and lift planning. Most one-off lifts are booked operated.
What size crane do I need?
It depends on the load weight, how far the crane must reach (radius) and how high it lifts. A crane's rated capacity falls quickly as the radius grows, so a "50-ton" crane may lift far less at distance. Share the weight, distance and height in your request — see the tonnage guide for a starting point.
Can I rent a crane for just a few hours?
Yes — short operated rentals are common for single lifts, though most providers apply a minimum charge. Ask for the minimum and travel time in your quote.
Who do I pay and who is responsible for the job?
Lubbock Crane Rental connects you with independent, licensed and insured local crane operators. We are a free referral service, not a crane company: we do not own or operate cranes. The crane company you're matched with performs the work and contracts with you directly. Your agreement, pricing, scheduling, insurance and liability are between you and that company.