Crane services across Western Oklahoma
From oilfield tank sets in the Anadarko Basin to grain bins and rooftop units, here's the kind of crane work we take requests for. Every request goes to a local crane operator who confirms equipment and pricing.
Oilfield crane service (Anadarko Basin)
Tank batteries, frac and production tanks, separators, heater-treaters, line heaters, compressors, skids, pipe and wellsite equipment. Requests also come in for rig move and rig-up support. Operators working the area are used to lease roads, location pads and producer safety requirements. Tell us the operator/lease, your on-site contact and any orientation or safety paperwork the location needs.
Pumping units (pump jacks)
Setting, swapping and removing pumping units and their bases, motors and counterweights. Unit weights vary a lot by size and manufacturer, so include the make and model or size designation if you have it.
Steel buildings & commercial construction
Steel columns, rafters and purlins, trusses, precast, roof decking bundles, mechanical equipment and signage. For erection work, have the building package drawings and piece weights handy.
HVAC & rooftop units
Rooftop unit swaps on stores, schools, churches and shops. Note the unit's weight from the nameplate or submittal, the roof height, and how close a crane can park (alley, parking lot, street).
Grain bins & agricultural lifts
Bin roofs and rings, legs, augers, dryers and other farm equipment, plus steel barns and shops.
Wind turbine service support
Component and maintenance lifts at wind sites. Large component exchanges often need specialty cranes and more lead time, so include the turbine model and the component in your request.
Residential lifts
Tree removal picks over houses and fences, hot tubs, pool equipment, storage buildings and containers. Note overhead lines and where a truck can set up.
Operated or bare rental
Most requests are for operated rentals (crane plus operator). If you need a bare rental and have your own certified operator, say so in the details box.
Crane types you may hear about
- Boom truck: a truck-mounted crane. Quick to set up and common for lighter, close-in picks.
- Hydraulic truck crane / all-terrain crane: telescoping boom on a highway-legal carrier. Used for a wide range of oilfield, construction and HVAC lifts.
- Rough-terrain crane: built for unpaved sites and pads. Usually hauled to the job on a trailer.
- Crawler and large lattice-boom cranes: for the heaviest or highest lifts, like major wind turbine components. These need trucks to transport and assemble, and more lead time.
The crane operator chooses the machine based on load charts, radius, height and site conditions.
FAQ
What size crane do I need?
It depends on more than the weight. Crane capacity drops quickly as the load moves farther from the crane, so the operator sizes the crane using the load weight plus rigging, the radius (horizontal distance from the crane to where the load is picked and set), and the height needed. A crane rated at 30 tons can lift far less than 30 tons at a long reach.
As a rough guide: boom trucks and smaller hydraulic cranes are commonly used for lighter, close-in picks such as rooftop HVAC units, hot tubs, trusses and small tanks; larger hydraulic truck or all-terrain cranes are used for heavier tanks, separators, steel and long reaches; wind turbine components need large specialty cranes. The operator will confirm the right machine from their load charts.
What information should I have ready?
- Weight of the heaviest piece (nameplate, spec sheet or bill of lading is best) and its dimensions
- Where it is now and where it needs to go, and the closest spot a crane can set up
- Lift height, and how far from the crane the load must be set
- Ground and access: lease road, gravel pad, soft or muddy ground, gates, slopes
- Overhead power lines, buildings or other obstructions
- Date and time window, plus an on-site contact
- Whether you need rigging, a rigger/signal person, or a truck to haul the load
Photos of the load and the site help a lot. Mention them in the details box and the operator can ask for them when they follow up.
What's the difference between an operated and a bare rental?
An operated (operated & maintained) rental includes the crane plus the crane company's operator, and often a rigger or oiler, usually billed by the hour with a minimum. That's what most one-off jobs use. A bare rental is the machine only: you supply a qualified operator and take on more responsibility for the equipment and the lift. For construction work, OSHA's crane rule (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) requires operators to be trained and certified or qualified, so bare rentals are generally a fit only for companies with their own certified operators.
How much notice do you need?
As much as you can give. Availability depends on the operator's schedule and the size of crane needed. Smaller cranes can sometimes be scheduled on short notice; large cranes, multi-crane picks, and jobs that need a lift plan or permits take longer to line up. Put your real deadline in the form and the operator will tell you what's possible.
How much does a crane rental cost?
We don't publish prices because they vary with crane size, travel distance to your site, hours on site, rigging, and any permits or escorts. Crane companies commonly charge an hourly rate with a minimum, plus travel or mobilization. The operator's quote will spell it out before you commit. Requesting a quote is free.
What about power lines?
Tell us about any overhead lines near the work area. OSHA's crane rule requires planning and minimum clearances when a crane could get close to power lines (generally at least 20 feet for lines up to 350 kV, more for higher voltages), and the operator may need the utility to de-energize or mark lines first.
Are you a crane company?
No. Western OK Crane is a request-matching service. We don't own cranes or employ operators. We pass your request to an independent local crane company that quotes, schedules and performs the work under its own insurance and safety program. Ask the operator for their certificate of insurance and operator certifications if your site requires them.