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Operated crane rental across Calgary and area.

Mobile cranes, rough-terrain cranes, and picker trucks with qualified operators — for rooftop HVAC units, structural steel, roof trusses, and precision lifts. Tell us the weight, radius, and site access, and we come back with a clear plan and a written quote.

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Crane services for Calgary job sites

From a single rooftop unit swap to structural steel on a commercial build, we match the right class of crane and a qualified operator to the lift — not the other way around.

Mobile Crane Rental

Hydraulic truck-mounted mobile cranes for commercial, industrial, and larger residential lifts around the city.

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Rough-Terrain Cranes

All-terrain and rough-terrain units for unimproved ground, acreage, energy sites, and tight or uneven access.

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Picker / Boom Truck

Picker trucks (boom trucks) for signage, HVAC units, modular drops, and material handling with haul in one unit.

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Operated Lift Services

Crane plus a qualified operator and the rigging plan. You get the lift done; we carry the tickets.

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Industrial & Plant

Plant turnarounds, equipment setting, and energy-sector lifts with COI and site documentation on request.

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Construction & Trusses

Roof truss setting, structural steel, precast, and material lifts for commercial and residential builds.

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What we lift most in Calgary

Calgary's mix of commercial retrofits, acreage builds, and energy work means the same handful of lifts come up again and again. If yours isn't listed, describe it — odds are we've done something close.

  • Rooftop HVAC / RTU units and condensers
  • Structural steel and beam setting
  • Roof trusses on residential & commercial
  • Modular / RTM home and office drops
  • Signage, pylons, and light standards
  • Hot tubs and backyard placements over fences
  • Tree removal assistance with an arborist
  • Energy-sector modules and equipment setting

Typical rate ranges

Guidance only — every lift is quoted on weight, radius, access, and date. These are typical Calgary-area market ranges, not a quote.

  • Picker trucks: ~$150–$275/hr (CAD)
  • Mobile & rough-terrain: ~$225–$550+/hr by tonnage
  • Day rates and portal-to-portal billing on request
  • Mobilization, minimums, and operator time apply
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How we work

A crane lift goes well or badly before the truck ever rolls — it comes down to the plan. We keep that part clear.

1. Tell us the lift

Weight, radius, height, ground, and the date. A photo of the site helps more than anything.

2. We size it right

We match a crane class and operator to the lift from capacity charts — not from a brochure nickname.

3. Written quote

You get a written estimate with what's included — mobilization, operator, minimums — before you book.

4. Dispatch & lift

We confirm an arrival window, show up ready, and complete the lift with the rigging plan in hand.

Service areas

Based in Calgary and working across the surrounding communities and Rocky View County. Travel beyond the city is quoted portal-to-portal.

Calgary Airdrie Cochrane Chestermere Okotoks Strathmore High River De Winton Balzac Rocky View County Foothills County

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Common questions

How much does it cost to rent a crane in Calgary?

It depends on the crane class, whether an operator is included, mobilization distance, and the minimum booking. As a rough guide, picker trucks commonly run around $150–$275/hr and larger mobile or rough-terrain units from roughly $225–$550+/hr in the Calgary area. We always provide a written quote for your specific lift rather than a flat number.

Do your rentals include an operator?

Most of our work is operated — the crane arrives with a qualified operator and we handle the lift plan and rigging. Operated lifts keep certification and insurance on our side. If you need a bare rental, ask and we'll tell you honestly whether it fits your job.

Can you set a rooftop HVAC unit or condenser?

Yes — rooftop HVAC and RTU placements are one of the most common lifts we do. Send the unit weight, the building height, and where the crane can set up, and we'll size the right unit and give you a quote.

Do you provide certificates of insurance for site work?

Certificates of insurance are standard for plant and general-contractor work, and we supply them on request. Additional-insured wording is available where your project requires it.

Do you work in winter?

Yes. Calgary lifts happen year-round. Cold and wind affect load charts and scheduling, so winter lifts are planned with weather and daylight in mind — another reason we confirm the plan before dispatch.

Need a crane quote in Calgary?

Tell us the weight, radius, site access, and date — we respond with a clear next step and a written estimate.

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