Understanding Crane Rental Costs And Values
It is essential for general contractors and project managers who need crane rental services to understand how certain factors will affect bids on your project. Every job's worksite and requirements are different. You will need to put in some research upfront to avoid mistakes that can end up costing you time and money.
The largest factors that will affect the price of any crane rental are:
- Length of the rental period
- Type and size of crane needed for the job
- Crane personnel for operation
When it comes to crane operation, the right full-service crane rental company will expand your team of experts and help you better serve your clients.
Time Impacts On Crane Rental Cost
The most significant factor in determining how much a crane rental will cost is figuring out how long you will need the rental on site. While you can rent by the day, week, or month, expect to budget about $2,000 per day, on average. The exact price will vary depending on the type of crane and other conditions, but this should be your baseline.
For some jobs, you may not need a crane daily, so discuss the benefits of shorter rental periods versus having one on-site for a longer duration.
Crane Selection and Pricing
Every project has different lifting requirements, and there are just as many types of cranes to meet those demands. As obvious as it may seem, the heavier and larger the size of materials that you need to move, the larger the crane you will need, and the higher the costs will be. Detailed information regarding your project is critical to getting the machine you need and an accurate price.
Provide the following information on your planned lifts to crane rental companies:
- Type of material(s) being moved
- The expected weight of those materials
- Height requirements for your project
Many construction projects can be safely completed with a smaller mobile crane. Your crane rental company should help you determine which crane is best for your job.
Additional Personnel Costs
When it comes to cranes, it is just as essential to have the right people operating the machinery as it is to have the right crane for the job. Cranes remain the most costly and deadly hazards on any construction site. If you are looking at renting a crane, you likely do not have qualified personnel on your crew to operate the machine.
Crane safety is an essential part of renting. You want to ensure your rental company can provide qualified operators, riggers, and signal persons for your job.
It may be tempting to avoid additional personnel costs, but on-site experts are worth the price. They will help you move your materials more efficiently, potentially reducing the rental duration.
Benefits Of Rental
Cranes are complicated, highly technical pieces of construction machinery that require proper maintenance, site preparation, and training to operate safely. Renting from a professional service provides a host of benefits.
Rentals come with assistance throughout every step of the operation, from planning, transport, and installation, having a dedicated team performing lifts, all the way to the removal of any unneeded materials.
Renting from a dedicated crane company ensures:
- The correct crane for every job
- Operators, signalers, and riggers have qualified experience
- Assistance with site analysis and lift plans
- Mechanics with the know-how to maintain crane equipment
- Focus on safety throughout the operation
And in the end, it will save your project time and money.
Full Service Mobile Hydraulic Crane Rental
Parker’s Crane has a fleet of hydraulic cranes available for rental with reach capabilities of nearly 320ft, enough to tackle telecommunications and construction projects of any size. Our equipment is meticulously selected and maintained to serve your project perfectly.
Trusting the lifting of an expert can make any project safer and more efficient. If you face a complex lifting task in the Carolinas or anywhere throughout the Southeast, we have a Zero Accident Philosophy worked into the core of our business that can give you the peace of mind that lifts will be completed error-free.
We will work with you on the project from pre-planning on-site assessments through the project's conclusion. You aren't just getting equipment when renting a crane through us. We provide the following benefits and services to our customers.
- Site hazard analysis and daily risk assessments
- A well-maintained fleet with transportation to the site
- All of our operators, riggers, and signal persons are OSHA-qualified personnel
- 24/7 Emergency service
Whether you only need us for a few hours or a month, contact us online or by phone today to discuss your construction project. We provide free on-site quotes, and our dedicated team stands ready to help provide you with any assistance in selecting the crane and crew for your job.