Boom truck rental in Houston

A boom truck is a crane mounted on a commercial truck. It drives to the site at road speed, sets up fast, and handles many light and medium lifts that do not need a bigger crane.

Good fits

• Setting HVAC units on a roof
• Placing roof trusses
• Unloading materials on a tight lot
• Signs and light poles
• Short single-day lifts

When it is not enough

Heavy loads, long reach, or several days in one spot can call for a rough-terrain, all-terrain or crawler crane. Load charts drop fast as the boom reaches out, so a truck rated for a big number may lift far less at your distance.

What to send for a price

• Weight of the heaviest piece, with rigging
• Distance from where the truck can set up to where the load lands
• Height of the landing spot
• Ground: paved, gravel, or soft
• Overhead lines nearby
• Date, start time and how long you expect

Operated rental

Most boom trucks rent with an operator. Ask whether a rigger or signal person is included, or if your crew supplies one. OSHA has rules for crane work near power lines and for signal persons. source

How billing often works

Many companies bill by the hour with a minimum, plus travel time. Ask how they count time from the yard, and whether overtime starts after a set number of hours.

Houston ground and weather

Soft clay after rain can sink outriggers. Ask about pads or mats. Wind limits can stop a lift on gusty afternoons, so plan an early start.

Street work

Setting up on a city street may need a right-of-way permit from the City of Houston. Ask who handles it.