Capacities up to 900 Tons
At TNT Crane & Rigging, we operate a large fleet of mobile cranes with lifting capacities up to 900 tons. Our fleet includes all-terrain cranes, hydraulic truck cranes, boom trucks, and carry deck cranes, allowing us to match the right equipment to the scope, site conditions, and lifting requirements of each project.
Compared to lattice boom crawler cranes, mobile cranes typically offer faster mobilization and shorter setup times. This makes them particularly effective for projects involving multiple lifts in different locations, short-duration work, emergency response, and sites with limited downtime windows.
All-Terrain Cranes
All-terrain cranes combine highway mobility with strong off-road capability, making them a practical solution for large projects where cranes must travel over rough or undeveloped ground conditions before performing heavy lifts.
These cranes feature multi-axle steering systems, hydro-pneumatic suspension, and all-wheel drive capabilities that allow them to access challenging job sites while still remaining highway legal for transport between locations.
Our all-terrain cranes are commonly used for:
- + Wind energy projects
- + Bridge construction
- + Petrochemical facilities
- + Refinery maintenance
- + Structural steel erection
- + Transmission tower work
- + Rooftop HVAC installation
- + Heavy industrial lifting
All-terrain cranes can be configured with multiple counterweight packages, telescopic boom lengths, swing-away jibs, and luffing attachments to accommodate varying lift radiuses and elevation requirements.
Hydraulic Truck Cranes
Hydraulic truck cranes provide efficient lifting performance for projects that require quick deployment and frequent relocation between sites.
Mounted on commercial truck chassis, these cranes travel easily on public roads and can typically be mobilized without extensive transportation planning.
Hydraulic truck cranes are frequently selected for:
- + Commercial construction projects
- + Utility work
- + Mechanical equipment replacement
- + Precast concrete installation
- + General contractor support
- + Industrial maintenance
- + Sign installation
- + Short-term lifting projects
Since these cranes offer efficient setup and teardown times, they are often used for projects where minimizing disruption and maintaining tight schedules are important priorities.
Boom Trucks
Boom trucks combine a telescopic crane boom with a commercial truck chassis, creating a compact lifting solution for lighter commercial and industrial lifting tasks.
Their mobility and smaller footprint make them especially useful in urban areas, developed commercial sites, and projects with limited access space.
Boom trucks are commonly used for:
- + Rooftop equipment placement
- + HVAC installation
- + Sign and billboard work
- + Cell tower cabinet installation
- + Utility pole work
- + Residential truss placement
- + Glazing and material handling
- + Light industrial maintenance
Boom trucks are often ideal when a project requires both transportation and lifting capability within a single piece of equipment.
Carry Deck Cranes
Carry deck cranes are compact industrial cranes designed for confined spaces and indoor lifting operations where maneuverability is critical.
Unlike larger mobile cranes, carry deck cranes can transport loads across short distances on site while maintaining lifting capability. Their small turning radius and low profile allow them to navigate inside manufacturing plants, warehouses, power facilities, and refineries.
Carry deck cranes are commonly used for:
- + Plant maintenance
- + Equipment relocation
- + Machinery installation
- + Manufacturing facilities
- + Indoor construction work
- + Warehouse lifting operations
- + Confined industrial spaces
- + Shutdown and turnaround projects
These cranes are particularly useful in facilities where overhead obstructions, narrow aisles, or restricted access areas limit the use of larger equipment.
Mobile Crane Capacities & Technical Specifications
Our mobile crane fleet includes lifting capacities ranging from smaller boom trucks for light commercial work to large-capacity all-terrain cranes capable of handling major industrial lifts.
Depending on the crane type and configuration, available specifications may include:
- + Capacities up to 900 tons
- + Telescopic boom systems
- + Swing-away and fixed jib attachments
- + Variable outrigger configurations
- + Multiple counterweight packages
- + Long-reach boom configurations
- + All-wheel steering systems
- + Highway legal transportation
- + Advanced load moment indicators
- + Computerized crane monitoring systems
Actual lifting capacity depends on several operating conditions, including boom length, lift radius, counterweight configuration, outrigger setup, wind conditions, and ground stability. Our team reviews project requirements carefully to determine the safest and most efficient crane configuration for each lift.
Common Applications for Mobile Cranes
Industrial & Petrochemical Facilities
Refineries, petrochemical plants, and industrial facilities often require cranes for maintenance shutdowns, vessel replacement, piping work, and equipment installation. Mobile cranes allow crews to complete lifting operations quickly while minimizing downtime during critical maintenance windows.
Commercial Construction
Commercial contractors frequently use mobile cranes for steel erection, rooftop mechanical equipment placement, precast installation, and general material handling throughout construction projects.
Energy & Power Generation
Mobile cranes support wind energy projects, transmission infrastructure, substations, power plants, and utility upgrades where large components must be lifted safely at significant heights and radiuses.
Infrastructure Projects
Bridge construction, roadway expansion, water treatment facilities, and transportation infrastructure projects often rely on mobile cranes because they can relocate efficiently between multiple work zones.
Emergency Response & Critical Lifts
Since mobile cranes can mobilize rapidly, they are often used for emergency industrial response, storm recovery, utility restoration, and time-sensitive lifting operations where immediate support is required.
What to Expect During the Mobile Crane Rental Process
Initial Project Review
Our team begins by reviewing:
- + Load weights and dimensions
- + Lift radius requirements
- + Required lifting heights
- + Site access conditions
- + Ground bearing conditions
- + Project duration
- + Regulatory requirements
- + Potential obstructions or overhead hazards
This information allows us to recommend the most appropriate crane configuration for the project.
Lift Planning & Site Coordination
For more complex projects, we assist with lift planning, transportation logistics, route analysis, and site preparation requirements.
Lift plans may include:
- + Crane positioning layouts
- + Ground bearing pressure calculations
- + Outrigger load analysis
- + Rigging recommendations
- + Safety procedures
- + Traffic control coordination
- + Permit requirements
- + Critical lift planning
Mobilization & Setup
Once the crane arrives on site, our operators and support crews complete setup procedures that may include:
- + Outrigger deployment
- + Crane leveling
- + Counterweight installation
- + Boom assembly
- + Functional testing
- + Safety inspections
- + Operational verification
Setup times vary depending on crane size and project complexity.
Crane Operation & Project Support
Operated rentals include NCCCO-certified crane operators and experienced support personnel familiar with OSHA and ASME lifting requirements.
Most mobile crane rentals are provided with experienced operators to help ensure safe and efficient lifting operations. Our operators have experience working in commercial, industrial, refinery, infrastructure, and energy environments throughout the United States.
Operated rentals provide several advantages:
- + Certified crane operators
- + OSHA-compliant lifting procedures
- + Equipment familiarity
- + Lift planning coordination
- + Reduced training concerns
- + Improved job site efficiency
- + Safety-focused operations
Our crews work closely with contractors, site supervisors, and project managers to maintain safe and efficient lifting operations throughout the project duration.
Transportation, Permits, & Logistics
Large mobile cranes often require transportation coordination, oversize permits, and route planning before mobilization.
Our team assists with:
- + Oversize and overweight permits
- + Transportation logistics
- + Route surveys
- + Escort coordination
- + DOT compliance
- + FAA notifications when required
- + Traffic management planning
Managing these details in advance helps reduce delays and improve project scheduling.
Safety & Inspection Standards
Crane safety depends on proper maintenance, inspection, planning, and operator training.
Our fleet is maintained according to manufacturer recommendations and applicable regulatory requirements. Equipment inspections and operational checks are completed before deployment to help ensure reliable performance on site.
Safety considerations may include:
- + Ground stability verification
- + Load chart compliance
- + Weather monitoring
- + Rigging inspections
- + Lift path evaluation
- + Utility clearance assessment
- + Communication procedures
- + Site-specific hazard analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
All-terrain cranes versus hydraulic truck cranes?
All-terrain cranes feature specialized chassis with hydro-pneumatic suspension and multi-axle steering enabling both highway travel and off-road operation, while hydraulic truck cranes use standard truck chassis primarily for paved roads with limited off-road capability. TNT Crane & Rigging’s all-terrain fleet (75 to 900 tons) offers superior versatility with all-wheel drive for challenging terrain, while hydraulic truck cranes provide efficient solutions for projects with good road access and level ground.
How much weight can a mobile crane lift?
Mobile cranes lift between 10 and 900 tons depending on crane type, boom configuration, and operating conditions, with actual capacity determined by factors including boom length, lift radius, and ground stability. TNT Crane & Rigging’s fleet of over 700 cranes ranges from 1 to 900 tons, with specific capacities detailed in manufacturer load charts that account for boom angle, outrigger extension, and load radius.
How long does mobile crane setup typically take?
Mobile crane setup typically requires 30 minutes to several hours depending on crane size and complexity, with smaller truck-mounted cranes often ready within an hour while larger all-terrain cranes may need several hours for counterweights and boom assembly. TNT Crane & Rigging’s experienced crews follow systematic procedures including outrigger deployment, load testing, and safety inspections to ensure proper configuration before operations begin.
What site preparation is needed for a mobile crane?
Proper site preparation requires firm, level, well-drained ground capable of supporting crane weight and outrigger loads, with adequate clearance and appropriate support materials like timber mats or crane pads based on soil bearing capacity. TNT Crane & Rigging provides guidance on ground bearing pressure calculations, support material selection, and site requirements including identifying underground utilities, establishing level surfaces (typically within 1 to 2 percent grade), and ensuring adequate swing radius clearance.
Can boom trucks operate on public highways?
Boom trucks can legally operate on public highways when properly registered, insured, and complying with state and federal weight, dimension, and licensing requirements, making them efficient for projects requiring frequent relocation. TNT Crane & Rigging ensures all mobile equipment meets Department of Transportation requirements, with our team handling permit coordination and route planning for safe, legal transport.
What are carry deck cranes used for?
Carry deck cranes are compact industrial cranes with 360-degree rotating booms designed for confined spaces like manufacturing plants, warehouses, and refineries where maneuverability is critical. With capacities from 9 to 25 tons and flat decks for transporting materials, TNT Crane & Rigging uses these cranes for equipment installation, facility maintenance, and indoor construction where they can navigate narrow aisles and tight quarters.
What capacity crane do I need for my project?
Selecting appropriate capacity requires calculating total load weight with rigging, determining maximum lift radius, and consulting manufacturer load charts for boom length and configuration. TNT Crane & Rigging’s lift planning specialists evaluate load specifications, required height and reach, site conditions, and project duration to recommend solutions from our fleet ranging from 1 to 900 tons with appropriate safety margins.
Are mobile cranes suitable for confined space projects?
Mobile cranes effectively serve confined space projects when properly selected, with compact options like carry deck cranes and smaller all-terrain cranes designed for tight quarters and restricted access. TNT Crane & Rigging evaluates access routes, ceiling height, floor capacity, and clearance requirements to determine which configuration provides optimal lifting capability within your space constraints.
What permits are required to operate a mobile crane?
Mobile crane operations require certified operators meeting OSHA and ASME standards through organizations like NCCCO, plus local permits for right-of-way usage, traffic control, and oversized transport varying by jurisdiction. TNT Crane & Rigging maintains necessary certifications and coordinates permit applications including lift plans, traffic control plans, insurance documentation, and inspections, plus highway travel permits and FAA notifications when required.