Boom truck with operator
- Typical rate
- about $100-200 per hour
- What changes the price
- Capacity, reach, minimum hours, travel
Yakima · Union Gap · Selah
Crane and boom truck rental in Yakima
Setting trusses, a rooftop unit, a shipping container or orchard equipment? Here's what crane services usually charge, what they need to know, and how to get quotes.
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Crane rental
At a glance
$100-200/hrtypical boom truck with operator (industry forum figures)
Minimum hourscommon for crane calls; ask each company
Certified operatorWA requires crane operator certification
Most small lifts in the Yakima Valley (trusses, beams, HVAC units, hot tubs, storage containers, cold-storage and packing-house equipment) are done with a boom truck or a small mobile crane, rented with an operator by the hour.
The price depends on the crane size the lift needs, travel time, the minimum hours, and whether you need a rigger or a lift plan. The more precisely you describe the load, the closer the quote.
How it works
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What it costs
Typical public ranges, not quotes
Typical ranges, not quotes. Always confirm minimum hours, travel and overtime.
Small mobile crane
- Typical rate
- from about $200/day bare to $1,000+/day (national rental site figures)
- What changes the price
- Tonnage, operator, rigging
Large crane (heavy lifts)
- Typical rate
- quoted per job
- What changes the price
- Lift plan, permits, assist crane, mobilization
Most lifts are billed portal to portal, from the yard and back. A clear, flat, firm setup spot near the load saves time and money.
How the job usually goes
- Describe the lift. Weight of the heaviest piece, how high and how far from where the truck can park.
- Site check. Power lines, ground conditions, room for outriggers.
- Quote. Crane size, minimum hours, travel, rigging, any permits.
- Lift day. The operator and rigger set up, lift and pack up. Keep people clear of the load.
Local rules worth knowing
Operator certification: Washington requires crane operators to be certified, and cranes in construction work to be inspected and certified (WAC 296-155 Part L). Ask for the operator's certification.
Power lines: lifts near overhead lines have strict clearance rules. Tell the company about any lines near the lift.
Street use: setting up on a city street may need a permit from Yakima or your town.
Before you hire: a short checklist
- Give the weight, size and lift distance of the heaviest piece.
- Ask for the operator's certification and the company's insurance certificate.
- Ask about minimum hours, travel time and overtime.
- Ask whether you need a rigger or a written lift plan.
- Mention power lines, soft ground or slopes up front.
Questions
Boom truck or crane: which do I need?
Boom trucks handle many light lifts like trusses, HVAC units and hot tubs. Heavier or farther lifts need a mobile crane. Give the crane company the weight and distance and they'll size it.
Can I rent a crane without an operator?
Some smaller machines rent bare, but crane operation in Washington construction work requires a certified operator. Most homeowners and small contractors rent with an operator.
How far ahead should I book?
A few days to two weeks is common; harvest and summer building season fill up faster.
Are you a crane company?
No. We're a free referral service. We pass your request to up to 3 independent crane services, and you hire one of them, or none, directly.
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