A boom truck is a flatbed truck with a crane built on it. It delivers materials and lifts them into place in one visit, which makes it a cost-effective choice for smaller jobs in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
Takes about a minute. An operator will contact you.
A boom truck is a flatbed truck with a crane built on it. It delivers materials and lifts them into place in one visit, which makes it a cost-effective choice for smaller jobs in the Buffalo-Niagara region.
Boom trucks typically lift from about 5 to 40 tons and combine a delivery truck with a telescoping or knuckle boom.
Lake-effect snow, wind off Lake Erie and frozen or thawing ground change how a crane can be set up, so winter lifts are planned around ground conditions and wind limits.
Lifts that affect a city street, sidewalk or lane typically need a municipal permit, and the rules differ between the city of Buffalo and the surrounding towns.
A boom truck is lighter and cheaper and carries material, but it has less capacity and reach than a full mobile crane. If your load is light and the placement is close, a boom truck is usually the more economical choice.
Yes, truss setting is one of the most common boom truck jobs. Give the operator the truss weight, span and building height so they can confirm the reach.
Price depends on the size of the crane, how long you need it, whether it comes with an operator and rigging, and how far it has to travel to your site. Most operators have a minimum number of hours, plus mobilization and any permit costs. We do not quote a flat number because it would be misleading; send your lift details and you will get a written estimate from an operator.
It depends where the crane sits. Lifts that affect a city street, sidewalk or lane typically need a municipal permit, and the rules differ between the city of Buffalo and the surrounding towns.
You will be working with one of our local partner crane crews in the Buffalo-Niagara region. They send you a written quote and handle the lift with their own crane, certified operator and insurance. Before the lift, ask for their certificate of insurance and operator certification; our partners will send them right away.