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 St. Louis metro.
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 St. Louis metro.
Boom trucks typically lift from about 5 to 40 tons and combine a delivery truck with a telescoping or knuckle boom.
River-bottom ground, older industrial sites and tight urban streets all shape how a crane is set up here, so a quick site description up front saves time.
Lifts that close a lane or sidewalk generally need a city or county permit, and crossings into the Illinois side of the metro can involve a second jurisdiction.
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 We do not quote a flat number because it would be misleading; send your lift details and you will get a written estimate from an operator.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 close a lane or sidewalk generally need a city or county permit, and crossings into the Illinois side of the metro can involve a second jurisdiction.
You will be working with one of our local partner crane crews in the St. Louis metro. 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.