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Cranes support lifting and placement tasks where reach, control, and jobsite mobility matter. Buyers use them for utility service, building work, equipment repair, sign installation, material delivery, and other jobs that require controlled lifting.

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2016 Altec AC23-95B Mounted On 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Mounted Boom Truck Crane

When comparing cranes for sale, consider the type of work, typical load, working height, truck setup, and road travel needs. MDTrader.com connects U.S. and Canadian buyers with new and used crane listings from dealers and private sellers.

Crane Benefits

• They reduce manual handling by lifting heavy tools, materials, and equipment into position.
• Truck-mounted configurations can travel between jobs without separate hauling equipment.
• Hydraulic controls help operators place loads with greater accuracy in tight or active work areas.
• Different boom lengths, capacities, and body layouts allow buyers to match the crane to regular tasks.
• A well-chosen unit can improve crew productivity by combining transport, lifting, and service functions.

Crane Applications

• Utility line construction, maintenance, and storm response across urban and rural service areas
• Commercial construction, roofing, HVAC placement, and structural material handling
• Oilfield, mining, forestry, and industrial maintenance in remote or demanding conditions
• Municipal public works, traffic signal service, bridge maintenance, and roadside repair
• Equipment delivery, machinery installation, sign work, and fleet service operations

Types Of Cranes

• Mounted boom truck cranes are installed on a truck chassis and are ready for road travel and jobsite use. They suit contractors, utility fleets, and service crews that need one vehicle for transport, lifting, tool storage, and daily field work.
• Un-mounted boom truck cranes are sold without a complete truck installation, giving buyers more control over the chassis, body, and final configuration. They may fit fleet replacement programs, custom builds, or buyers with a suitable truck available for installation.

How To Buy The Right Crane

• Define the lifting work. Compare expected load weights, reach requirements, lift frequency, and whether the crane will work mainly at construction sites, utility locations, or service calls.
• Review the truck configuration. Check chassis class, axle layout, wheelbase, body type, stabilizer setup, and available payload for tools and materials.
• Inspect operating condition. Review service records, hydraulic components, boom sections, controls, outriggers, tires, and signs of structural repair or heavy wear.
• Plan for road and site access. Consider overall size, turning space, bridge limits, seasonal ground conditions, and travel between U.S. or Canadian work areas.
• Compare ownership needs. Buyers reviewing cranes for sale should weigh parts support, operator familiarity, inspection requirements, and expected annual use.

Top Crane Manufacturers

Explore new and used cranes for sale from Altec, Elliott, IMT, Manitex, National, Palfinger, Stellar, Terex, and other manufacturers to compare conditions, boom configurations, truck setups, and seller types.

Get Crane Financing & Shipping

Qualified buyers can explore equipment financing through CurrencyFinance when purchasing cranes for sale. For transport planning across the United States or Canada, FR8Star can help connect buyers with shipping options for mounted and un-mounted equipment.