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Lubbock & the South PlainsMobile Crane Rental in Lubbock, TX
Hydraulic truck, all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes for commercial, energy and industrial lifts across the South Plains. One free request.
- Licensed & insured local operators
- Operated or bare rental
- Free referral — no obligation
Cranes that drive to your site
Mobile cranes travel on their own wheels, set up on outriggers and are lifting within a short time of arrival — which makes them the workhorse for most commercial and industrial lifts around Lubbock.
Hydraulic truck cranes
Road-going cranes, typically in the 30–100+ ton class, for steel, precast, tanks and general construction lifts.
All-terrain cranes
Multi-axle cranes that combine highway travel with off-road ability, from roughly 40 tons to well over 1,000 tons for heavy industrial and wind work.
Rough-terrain cranes
Big-tire, four-wheel-drive cranes for unpaved pads and soft ground — common on oil field and agricultural sites. They are usually hauled to site.
Mobile crane classes at a glance
| 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.
Planning a mobile crane lift
Mobile cranes need a level, firm area for the outriggers and room to swing. Before the crane arrives, check ground conditions (recent rain softens caliche and dirt pads), overhead lines and access for support trucks carrying counterweight. Your matched provider will usually ask about these when quoting.
Typical published rates with operator: small cranes about $245–$315/hour, mid-size $320–$535/hour, large $415–$1,350+/hour (source) — national estimates, not Lubbock quotes.
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
What's the difference between a truck crane and an all-terrain crane?
A truck crane is built for paved roads and prepared sites. An all-terrain crane has multiple steering axles and suspension that let it travel on highways and also work on rougher ground, and it is usually available in much larger capacities.
Do mobile cranes need permits?
Large cranes often need oversize/overweight permits to travel, and some sites need street-use or city permits. Providers commonly handle travel permits; confirm who handles site permits.
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 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.
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.