The cost of renting a mobile crane – is there cause for concern?

How much does mobile crane rental cost? This is one of those questions that has no clear answer, but that doesn’t mean it will be overly expensive. Construction companies, warehouses, and even private individuals who want to move heavy elements to specific locations need the help of mobile hydraulic cranes. What prices should they expect?

When it comes to mobile crane rentals, what does the price depend on?

The first issue that should be mentioned when talking about the rental price is, of course, the class of equipment that we will be rented. Factors to consider are the lifting capacity, the length of the crane's arm and type of driving force. For the most advanced cranes, the price can well exceed the rental price of standard equipment. In addition, the price is also influenced by the use of accessories such as JIB extensions, which can increase the range of mobile cranes beyond their standard performance, so long as the load itself is not excessively heavy. Additionally, if a traverse is necessary to complete the task, this is also added to the total cost.

Hydraulic cranes are typically mounted on large trucks, as well as much smaller vehicles. This is a very important thing to keep in mind. Large machines which have been additionally equipped with two, or even three axles, will be more expensive to rent than those with only one axle. However, if the work is to be carried out in difficult terrain, it is necessary to ensure paved access to the workplace.

The last elements that affect the price of mobile crane rental is, of course, the number of hours worked, any transported elements (e.g. pallets), and the roundtrip transport of the crane to the worksite.

As we see, there are many factors that make it difficult to determine exactly how much a crane rental will cost. Each rental order is individual, so it is necessary to inquire with specific companies, to find out how expensive your rental will be. In general, the price of a man-hour will be in the range of PLN 150-300, depending on the type of equipment, the area in which the work will take place, and the complexity of the job. This will most often determine how many employees will be needed, in addition to the operator of the hydraulic truck crane. Companies usually set a minimum working time, typically 3 or 4 hours. The rental costs will also include travel to the worksite.

Mobile crane rental cost - summary

Renting a mobile crane is not terribly expensive, especially when it’s not needed to have specialized equipment to cope with difficult conditions. The cost of a man-hour for simple orders is not very high, and the use of mobile cranes will significantly improve the efficiency of the work.

In the case of harsh conditions and complex orders, it will be more expensive, but this is understandable, since more intensive work will cost more, even if it is done in the same amount of time. Remember to choose the services of proven companies, such as OKSEL. Contact us and get a quote for your order.