Crane Rental

Southway Crane & Rigging maintains a fleet of over 200 cranes with lifting capacities up to 825 tons throughout the Southeastern United States. We rent mobile cranes including all-terrain and hydraulic truck cranes for fast mobilization, crawler cranes for superior stability on varying ground surfaces, and rough-terrain cranes designed for challenging locations.

Selecting the appropriate crane depends on load weight and dimensions, lift height and radius requirements, ground conditions and site accessibility, and available setup space. Our experienced team at Southway Crane evaluates your specific project parameters to recommend the optimal crane configuration for safe, successful completion.

Crane rental costs vary significantly based on crane type and capacity, rental duration including hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly rates, project location and required mobilization distance, operator and crew requirements, and specialized equipment needs such as counterweights or rigging accessories. Southway Crane provides customized quotes based on your specific project requirements, ensuring transparent pricing that accounts for all necessary equipment, personnel, and services to complete your lift safely and efficiently.

Yes, Southway Crane provides operated and maintained crane rentals that include certified operators, rigging crew and signal personnel, equipment maintenance and inspection services, and insurance coverage for crane operations. Our operated rental model ensures compliance with OSHA requirements while allowing you to focus on your core project activities.

Minimum rental periods typically require three to five hours for smaller mobile cranes and a full day minimum for larger capacity cranes and crawler cranes. Southway Crane offers flexible options including hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates, with longer rental durations typically qualifying for more favorable pricing.

We recommend booking crane rentals at least 48 hours to one week in advance for standard lifts, with critical lifts requiring five to ten business days advance notice. Early booking allows time for proper planning, permit coordination, site assessments, and lift plan development to ensure optimal safety and efficiency.

Southway Crane & Rigging serves the Southeastern United States with comprehensive crane rental and specialized rigging services. As part of the TNT Family of Companies, we have access to more than 750 cranes and resources from over 1,750 employees across 40 branches throughout the region.

Choosing the right crane requires evaluation of load specifications including weight and dimensions, lift height and radius requirements, ground conditions and bearing capacity, and site access constraints. Southway Crane’s experienced team conducts thorough assessments to match equipment capabilities with your specific requirements using load charts and engineering analysis.

Yes, all Southway Crane operators hold current certification from accredited organizations, primarily the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, in compliance with OSHA requirements. Our operators are certified by crane type and undergo rigorous company evaluations to demonstrate their ability to recognize and avert safety hazards.

A lift plan is required for every crane lift in accordance with OSHA regulations, with complexity varying based on lift characteristics. Critical lifts exceeding 75 percent of crane capacity or requiring multiple cranes need comprehensive documented plans, while standard lifts may use simplified procedures.

Proper site preparation includes firm, drained, and adequately graded ground with sufficient bearing capacity, clear access routes without overhead obstructions, level setup areas for crane configuration, and identification of underground utilities. The site owner must provide ground bearing capacity information, and appropriate crane mats or outrigger pads must be supplied to distribute loads safely.

Permit responsibility varies by jurisdiction, but typically the crane operator obtains equipment-specific permits while the project owner or general contractor secures site-related permits including street use and lane closure permits. Southway Crane assists clients in understanding permit requirements and provides necessary documentation to support the permitting process.