What it is
80–120 ton all-terrain cranes handle heavier loads and longer radius picks: large rooftop equipment set from the street, heavy mechanical gear, and steel where the crane can’t get close. They drive on the road but usually need more setup space and planning than smaller truck cranes.
Typical specs
- Typical capacity: roughly 80 to 120 tons rated
- Typical reach: roughly 140 to 200 feet of main boom on many units, with jib options for more height
- Setup & transport: drives to the site, but heavier configurations often need one or more support trucks to bring counterweight, which adds setup time and cost
Those are headline figures. A crane’s rated capacity drops sharply as the load moves farther from the crane, so at the radius your job needs it may lift only a fraction of its rated tonnage. The crane company sizes the crane from its load charts using your weight, distances, and site.
What 80–120 ton cranes are used for
- Heavy rooftop units and chillers at long radius
- Picks over buildings from the street or a parking lot
- Steel, precast, and tilt-up support
- Heavy mechanical and electrical equipment
Typical Phoenix and East Valley jobs
- Chiller and large RTU sets on mid-rise and industrial buildings
- Long-reach picks over occupied buildings
- Precast and steel on commercial projects
- Equipment sets on industrial and data center sites
For the heaviest picks and long-duration projects, see large crane rental (150+ ton); lighter work may fit the 40–60 ton class.
What does 80–120 ton crane rental cost?
It varies with the crane, the hours, travel, crew, rigging, and the site. As a rough guide, our crane rental cost guide lists large all-terrain cranes at roughly ~$300 – $700+/hr, billed hourly or daily plus counterweight trucking. Those are commonly cited ballpark ranges, not Phoenix quotes or a price offer. Ask about minimum hours and how travel is billed, and get a written quote for your lift.
What to have ready when you request a quote
Crane companies price a lift from a handful of facts. The more of these you can share, the faster and more accurate your quote:
- The load: what it is, approximate weight, and dimensions. Spec sheets or submittals for HVAC units, generators, or machinery are ideal.
- The pick and set points: where the crane can park, how far horizontally the load has to travel (radius), and how high it needs to go.
- Site conditions: ground surface (paved, compacted, soft dirt), slopes, overhead power lines, trees, and whether the crane would sit on a street or sidewalk.
- Timing: date, start time, and whether the work must happen early morning, at night, or on a weekend.
- Rigging: whether you have rigging and a qualified rigger and signal person, or need the crane company to supply them.
How it works
- Tell us about the lift using the quote form: the load, the reach, the site, and your date.
- We line up the right crew from the vetted, licensed and insured local crane companies we work with — one that handles that type and size of lift in your area.
- You get taken care of The crane company reaches out promptly, usually the same business day, to confirm details, schedule, and quote. You work directly with them, and there’s no fee to you.
Safety and compliance basics
On construction sites, federal OSHA rules for cranes (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) require, among other things, a certified or qualified operator, qualified riggers and signal persons, ground conditions that can support the crane, and specific clearances from energized power lines. In Arizona, workplace safety is administered by ADOSH, which adopts these standards. A reputable crane company will ask about these items up front — that’s a good sign, not red tape.
Lifts that are heavy relative to the crane’s capacity, over occupied areas, or involve multiple cranes often require a written lift plan. Lifts from a public street or sidewalk usually need a right-of-way or street-use permit from the city; the crane company or your general contractor can typically advise on who pulls it.
