Services
Crane rental for every kind of lift
Philly Crane Rental handles crane jobs across Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Tell us what you need to lift, and we'll get you a quote and a date.
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Mini Crane Rental
Compact tracked cranes for tight access, indoor lifts, glass, and HVAC.
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Boom Truck Rental
Truck-mounted cranes for roofing, trusses, equipment, and deliveries.
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Crane Service with Operator
Operated crane service with rigging, set up for your site.
How it works
Three steps from call to lift
- Step 1
Tell us the lift
Call or send the form with what you are lifting, where it goes, and your date.
- Step 2
Get your quote
We review the lift, the site, and your timeline, then come back with pricing and a date.
- Step 3
Lift day
Pricing, scheduling, and insurance details are confirmed before the lift, and the crane arrives on your date.
Common jobs
What our customers lift
- HVAC and rooftop units
- Roofing materials
- Steel and beams
- Tree work
- Signs and poles
- Glass and windows
- Pools and boulders
- Heavy equipment
Service areas
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties
We take crane jobs across the city, its suburbs, and South Jersey.
- Philadelphia
South Philly, Center City, Northeast Philly, Manayunk
- Delaware County
Media · Chester · Upper Darby · Springfield
- Montgomery County
- Bucks County
- Chester County
- South Jersey
How to rent a crane in Philadelphia
Most crane jobs in Philadelphia are booked as operated rentals. The crane arrives with a trained operator and the rigging gear, and you pay for the lift rather than the machine. Renting a crane with no operator is rare for a one-time job.
The right crane comes down to four things: how heavy the load is, how far it has to travel, how tight the site is, and how long the job will take. A small unit lifted over a rowhouse in South Philly is a different job from setting steel on an open lot in Bensalem, which is why we start with a short conversation about your lift.
Call or send the quote form with the basics. We review the lift, the site, and your timeline, then follow up with pricing and a date. Pricing, scheduling, and insurance details are confirmed before the lift, so you know what to expect before the crane shows up.
Crane rental in Philadelphia: what to expect
Philadelphia lifts come with city-specific details. Narrow streets, rowhouse blocks, overhead utility lines, and limited curb space all affect which crane fits and where it can set up. Many city jobs need a street or sidewalk occupancy permit, and some need police or traffic support. It's worth asking about before you book, and we'll flag what applies when we review your job.
Outside the city, jobs in Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester counties and South Jersey tend to have more room for larger equipment, but longer travel and ground conditions need a look. Our service area pages cover each region, and our town pages go deeper on places like Media, West Chester, and King of Prussia.
Which crane do you need?
Mini crane rental is the answer when space is the problem: rear yards, doorways, courtyards, and indoor lifts. Boom truck rental is the fast option for roofing materials, HVAC units, trusses, and deliveries when a truck can get close. For anything bigger or more complicated, crane service with an operator covers the crane, the operator, and the rigging as one job.
Not sure which fits? Describe the load and the site and we'll recommend the right setup. You can also browse common crane jobs to see how similar lifts usually go.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a crane in Philadelphia?
It depends on the size of the crane, how long the job runs, the site, and whether permits or extra rigging are needed. Crane work is usually priced by the hour or the day with a minimum, plus travel. Send us the lift details and we'll put a real number together.
Do I get an operator with the crane?
Almost always. Operated rental is the standard way to book a crane for a single job. Operator certification and insurance details are confirmed before the lift date.
How fast can I get a crane?
Smaller jobs can sometimes be scheduled within days. Larger lifts, or jobs that need permits, take longer. Call early and tell us your target date.
What size crane do I need?
It depends on the weight of the load, how far the crane has to reach, and how much room there is to set up. Give us those three details and we'll recommend the right equipment.
Do I need a permit for a crane in Philadelphia?
Work that touches a street or sidewalk often does. Work on private property usually needs less. We'll flag what applies to your job when we review it.
What areas do you cover?
Philadelphia, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chester County, and South Jersey.
Get a quote
Need a crane? Call for a fast quote.
Tell us what you're lifting and we'll get you a quote and a date.