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Lincoln · Crete · Seward · AshlandMobile Crane Rental in Lancaster County
Hydraulic truck, rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes that drive to your site and set up fast — for steel, wind, solar, plant and commercial lifts across southeast Nebraska.
- Boom trucks to crawlers
- Operated or bare rental
- Free quote — no obligation
Truck, rough-terrain & all-terrain
Hydraulic truck cranes travel on the highway and set up quickly for most commercial lifts. Rough-terrain cranes have big tires and four-wheel drive for dirt pads, farm sites, wind and solar fields. All-terrain cranes combine highway travel with off-road ability and lift the heaviest loads short of a crawler.
Tell us the load weight, pick radius and height, plus the ground conditions at the setup spot — that’s what decides which mobile crane fits.
- Truck cranes approx. 30 – 100+ ton
- Rough-terrain approx. 30 – 130 ton
- All-terrain approx. 40 – 1,000+ ton
Mobile cranes at work
Truck, rough-terrain, all-terrain and crawler cranes.
Which crane fits your job?
A quick reference to the crane classes most often rented around Lincoln and Lancaster County. Not sure? Pick "help me choose" in the form.
| 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 | Farm and grain sites, wind and solar fields, unpaved ground | 4×4, big tires; on-site work |
| All-terrain crane | approx. 40 – 1,000+ ton | Heavy commercial, industrial, solar and plant lifts | Highway travel + off-road capability |
| Crawler crane | approx. 50 – 3,000+ ton | Bridges, large steel, long-term plant projects | Highest capacity; transported in loads |
Typical industry capacity classes. Rated capacity drops quickly with radius and boom length — the crane is sized from your load weight, pick radius and height using the manufacturer's load chart.
Steel, solar or plant lift?
Send the basics and get a quote with a real price and a date.
Questions about mobile crane rental
How much does crane rental cost in Lincoln?
Price depends on crane size, hours, travel and rigging. Published national rate guides list about $155/hour for a 23-ton boom truck up to about $595/hour for a 275-ton mobile crane, with operator (RiggingForce). Another guide puts small cranes around $245–$315/hour, mid-size $320–$535/hour and large cranes $415–$1,350+/hour (source). Your quote gives you the exact price for your lift in Lincoln or Lancaster County.
What's the difference between operated and bare rental?
An operated ("maintained & operated") rental includes a certified operator, so the machine is handled for you. 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. 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 — the tonnage guide is a good starting point.
Do crane operators need to be certified in Nebraska?
Yes. Crane operators must be certified by an accredited program such as NCCCO under federal rules (29 CFR 1926.1427). Private-sector job sites in Nebraska fall under federal OSHA. Ask for operator certifications and a certificate of insurance with your quote.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. There is no charge to request a quote and no obligation to book.
Get your mobile crane quote
Send the basics of your lift — what you’re lifting, where and when — and get a quote with a real price and a date. Operated or bare rental, any size job.
- A real price and a date for your lift
- Operated (with certified operator) or bare rental
- Boom trucks through large all-terrain and crawler cranes
- Lincoln, Waverly, Hickman, Crete, Seward & Ashland