Crane Rental in Modesto, CA
Boom trucks, mobile, rough-terrain and crawler cranes for almond and walnut plants, food processors, distribution centers, wineries, rooftops and steel across Stanislaus County and the Highway 99 corridor. Operated or bare rental — tell us about your lift and get a free quote.
- Boom trucks to crawlers
- Operated or bare rental
- Free quote — no obligation
Every kind of lift in the Central Valley
From a quick boom-truck pick to a multi-day crawler job, tell us what you need and get the right crane for it.
Boom Truck Rental
Fast-setup boom trucks for HVAC units, trusses, signs, tanks, ag equipment and material drops — often the most economical lift.
Learn more →Mobile & Truck Cranes
Hydraulic truck and all-terrain cranes that drive to the site, set up quickly and handle most commercial lifts.
Learn more →Rough-Terrain Cranes
Big tires and four-wheel drive for orchard roads, huller yards, unpaved pads and soft ground after the winter rains.
Learn more →Crawler Cranes
Track-mounted cranes for heavy, long-duration work like solar, plant, bridge and large steel projects.
Learn more →Operated & Maintained
Crane delivered with a certified operator (and rigger if needed) — the standard way most lifts are booked.
Learn more →Bare Crane Rental
Machine only, for qualified companies with their own certified operators, insurance and lift plans.
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Need a crane on site this week?
Boom trucks to large crawlers, operated or bare rental, from Modesto to Turlock, Manteca and Oakdale.
Which crane fits your job?
A quick reference to the crane classes most often rented around Modesto and Stanislaus County. Not sure? Pick "help me choose" in the form.
| Crane type | Typical capacity class | Common jobs | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boom truck | approx. 15 – 60 ton | HVAC rooftop units, trusses, signs, light steel, material drops | Quick setup, road-legal, low cost per lift |
| Carry deck / pick-and-carry | approx. 4 – 20 ton | Plant maintenance, tight indoor or yard work | Compact; can travel with a load |
| Hydraulic truck crane | approx. 30 – 100+ ton | Commercial construction, steel erection, tanks | Drives to site, sets up fast |
| Rough-terrain crane | approx. 30 – 130 ton | Orchards, huller yards, solar fields, unpaved ground | 4×4, big tires; on-site work |
| All-terrain crane | approx. 40 – 1,000+ ton | Heavy commercial, industrial, solar and plant lifts | Highway travel + off-road capability |
| Crawler crane | approx. 50 – 3,000+ ton | Bridges, large steel, long-term plant projects | Highest capacity; transported in loads |
Typical industry capacity classes. Rated capacity drops quickly with radius and boom length — the crane is sized from your load weight, pick radius and height using the manufacturer's load chart.
Built for Stanislaus County work
Modesto sits in the middle of one of the country's biggest almond and walnut regions, with food processors, wineries and a growing string of distribution centers along Highway 99 and out toward I-5. That's where most crane requests here come from: a huller or dryer install before the fall harvest, a tank set at a winery, tilt-up panels for a new warehouse or a rooftop unit swap before the summer heat.
- Almond and walnut hullers, dryers and processing plants
- Wineries, tanks, bins and silos
- Solar, utility and plant equipment
- Steel, tilt-up and commercial construction
Food & Nut Processing
Almond and walnut hullers, dryers and pasteurizers, canning and packing lines, cold-storage units and conveyors — lifts timed around harvest.
Wineries, Dairies & Silos
Stainless wine tanks, crush-pad equipment, feed bins, silo sections and barn trusses for wineries, dairies and feed mills.
Solar & Utility
Inverters, transformers, switchgear and racking material for solar fields and utility work across the valley floor.
HVAC & Rooftop Units
RTU swaps on schools, retail, offices and cold storage — often a single early-morning boom-truck lift before the summer heat sets in.
Steel, Tilt-Up & Commercial
Structural steel, precast and tilt-up panels, trusses and roof decks for warehouses, shops and commercial builds.
Distribution Centers & Warehouses
Tilt-up panels, roof steel, dock equipment and rooftop units for the distribution centers along Highway 99 in Salida, Manteca and Patterson.
Lifts across Stanislaus County
Steel, processing plants, rooftops, warehouses and heavy lifts around Modesto.
Three steps to a crane on site
Tell us about the lift
Weight, height or radius, location, date and whether you need an operator. Two minutes, free.
The crane is sized to the job
Your lift is checked against load charts so the right crane and tonnage go to your site.
Get your quote & book
You get a call to confirm the details and a written quote. Book the date that works for you.
Tell us about your lift
Weight, height, site and date — that’s all it takes to get a real price.
Modesto, Stanislaus County & Highway 99
Crane rental for Modesto and the surrounding towns — from Manteca, Salida and Escalon in the north to Ceres and Turlock in the south, east to Riverbank and Oakdale and west to Patterson. Travel and mobilization time can affect price on farther jobs, so include the job location in your request.
- Modesto
- Turlock
- Ceres
- Riverbank
- Oakdale
- Manteca
- Salida
- Patterson
- Hughson
- Escalon
Rooftop unit, steel or a huller line?
Send the weight, height and date and get a quote sized to your lift.
Crane rental questions
How much does crane rental cost in Modesto?
Price depends on crane size, hours, travel and rigging. Published national rate guides list about $155/hour for a 23-ton boom truck up to about $595/hour for a 275-ton mobile crane, with operator (RiggingForce). Another guide puts small cranes around $245–$315/hour, mid-size $320–$535/hour and large cranes $415–$1,350+/hour (source). Your quote gives you the exact price for your lift in Modesto or Stanislaus County.
Is there a minimum charge?
Many crane companies bill a minimum call-out (commonly several hours) plus travel or mobilization, and some add charges for rigging crews, permits or overtime. Ask for these to be itemized in your quote — it makes quotes easy to compare.
What's the difference between operated and bare rental?
An operated ("maintained & operated") rental includes a certified operator, so the machine is handled for you. A bare rental is the crane only — your company supplies certified operators, insurance and lift planning. Most one-off lifts are booked operated.
What size crane do I need?
It depends on the load weight, how far the crane must reach (radius) and how high it lifts. Rated capacity falls quickly as the radius grows, so a "50-ton" crane may lift far less at distance. Share the weight, distance and height in your request — the tonnage guide is a good starting point.
Do crane operators need to be certified in California?
Yes. Crane operators must be certified by an accredited program such as NCCCO under federal rules (29 CFR 1926.1427) and California's own Cal/OSHA rules (Title 8, §5006.1). Ask for operator certifications and a certificate of insurance with your quote.
Can a lift be scheduled early in the morning in summer?
Yes — Modesto summers regularly pass 95°F, so early-morning starts are common for rooftop and steel work. Note your preferred start time in the request.
Do I need a permit to set a crane on a street?
If the crane or its outriggers will sit on a public street or sidewalk, the city or county usually requires an encroachment or street-use permit and traffic control. Mention the setup location in your request so it can be planned into the quote.
How fast can I get a crane?
Smaller lifts can often be scheduled within days, and urgent requests are welcome. Availability depends on the season and crane size — put your date in the form and note if it's urgent.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. There is no charge to request a quote and no obligation to book.
Get your Modesto crane quote
Send the basics of your lift — what you’re lifting, where and when — and get a quote with a real price and a date. Operated or bare rental, any size job.
- A real price and a date for your lift
- Operated (with certified operator) or bare rental
- Boom trucks through large all-terrain and crawler cranes
- Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Manteca & the Highway 99 corridor