Philly Crane Rental helps Philadelphia-area customers get a crane on site. Tell us what you need to lift, and we match you with a local crane company that can do the job.
Our services
Mini Crane Rental
Compact tracked cranes for tight access, indoor lifts, glass, and HVAC.
Learn more →How it works
Tell us the lift
Call or send the form with what you are lifting, where it goes, and your date.
Get matched
We connect you with a local crane company that handles that kind of job.
Book your crane
The company confirms price, insurance, and permits, then shows up on your date.
Common crane jobs
HVAC and rooftop units
Roofing materials
Steel and beams
Tree work
Signs and poles
Glass and windows
Pools and boulders
Heavy equipment
Service areas
We serve Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
How to rent a crane in Philadelphia
Most crane jobs in the Philadelphia area are booked as an operated rental: the crane company brings the machine, a trained operator, and the rigging, and you pay for the lift. Renting a crane with no operator is uncommon for one-off jobs, and most companies will not do it for a first-time customer.
The right crane depends on four things: how heavy the load is, how far it has to travel, how tight the site is, and how long the job will take. A small unit lifted over a rowhouse in South Philly is a different job from setting steel at an open site in Bensalem, so the first step is a short conversation about your lift.
Call or send the quote form with the basics and we will point you to a provider that handles that kind of work. You then confirm price, schedule, insurance, and permits directly with the crane company.
Crane rental in Philadelphia: what to expect
Philadelphia lifts come with city-specific details. Narrow streets, rowhouse blocks, overhead utility lines, and limited curb space all affect which crane fits and where it can set up. Many city jobs need a street or sidewalk occupancy permit, and some need police or traffic support. The crane company or your contractor usually handles this, and it is worth asking about before you book.
Outside the city, jobs in Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester counties and South Jersey tend to have more room for larger equipment but may involve longer travel and ground conditions to check. Our service area pages cover each region.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to rent a crane in Philadelphia?
It depends on the crane size, the length of the job, the site, and whether permits or extra rigging are needed. Providers usually quote an hourly or daily rate with a minimum, plus travel. Send us the lift details and we will connect you with a provider for a real number.
Do I get an operator with the crane?
In almost every case, yes. Operated rental is the standard way to book a crane for a single job. Ask the provider about their operator certifications and insurance.
How fast can I get a crane?
Smaller jobs can sometimes be scheduled within days. Larger lifts, or jobs needing permits, take longer. Call early and tell us your target date.
Who performs the lift?
A local crane company from our network of providers handles the lift with its own equipment and operator. We coordinate the match, the quote, and the scheduling.
What areas do you cover?
Philadelphia, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chester County, and South Jersey.
Need a crane? Call for a fast quote.
Tell us what you are lifting and we will connect you with a local crane company.