Mobile crane rental in Bakersfield and Kern County
Hydraulic truck and all-terrain cranes, roughly 25 to 300+ tons, driven to site and set up the same day.
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Mobile hydraulic cranes are the workhorses of most lifts in Kern County: rooftop HVAC units, steel beams, trusses, pumps and motors, tanks, pre-cast panels and machinery. They drive to the job, set outriggers, and are usually lifting within an hour of arriving.
Common sizes and what they handle
| Class | Typical jobs |
|---|---|
| 25 to 40 ton truck crane | HVAC units, residential trusses, light steel, pool and spa sets, sign work |
| 50 to 90 ton hydraulic | Commercial steel, larger rooftop units, pumps and compressors, pre-cast |
| 100 to 300+ ton all-terrain | Tanks and vessels, heavy industrial equipment, long-reach lifts, wind and utility work |
Capacity drops quickly as the boom extends. A 50-ton crane might lift only a few tons at 60 feet of radius, so size the crane to the heaviest item at the distance it must travel. Read the crane size guide.
What is usually included
- The crane and a certified operator, billed by the hour with a minimum (often 4 hours)
- Travel time to and from the yard, often charged portal to portal
- Standard rigging such as slings and shackles, depending on the provider
Extra items to ask about: an oiler or second hand for larger cranes, a rigger or signal person, counterweight trucks, mats for soft ground, and permits.
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