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Operated and bare crane rentals for construction, manufacturing, warehouse and industrial lifts in Joplin and Jasper County. Tell us about your lift and get a free quote.
- Boom trucks to crawlers
- Operated or bare rental
- Free quote — no obligation
The right crane for the job
Tell us what you’re lifting, where and when, and get a quote sized to the job — from a quick boom-truck pick on Main Street in Joplin to heavy all-terrain and crawler work at a plant off I-44.
Requests range from a single rooftop unit to multi-day steel, plant and warehouse work. You can request an operated rental (crane plus certified operator) or a bare rental (machine only, for qualified companies).
- Boom trucks, truck cranes, rough-terrain, all-terrain and crawler cranes
- Hourly, daily, weekly or monthly rental
- Rigging, signal persons and lift plans on request
Cranes at work around Joplin
Steel, site work and heavy lifts across Jasper and Newton counties.
Which crane fits your job?
A quick reference to the crane classes most often rented around Joplin and the Four State area. 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 | Plant yards, rural sites, 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.
Not sure which crane you need?
Choose “help me choose” in the form and describe the load — the crane is sized for you.
Plant equipment, tank or steel frame?
Send the weight, height and date and get a quote sized to your lift.
Questions about crane rental joplin
How much does crane rental cost in Joplin?
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 Joplin or the Four State area.
Is there a minimum charge?
Many crane companies bill a minimum call-out (commonly several hours) plus travel or mobilization, and some add charges for rigging crews, permits or overtime. Ask for these to be itemized in your quote — it makes quotes easy to compare.
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.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. There is no charge to request a quote and no obligation to book.
Get your Joplin crane rental 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
- Joplin, Webb City, Carthage, Neosho & the Four State area