Mobile & hydraulic crane rental
Truck-mounted hydraulic cranes that drive to the site and set up quickly — the usual choice for short-duration lifts on commercial, residential and industrial jobs.
Crane Rental & Crane Service in Killeen, TX
Get matched with crane rental and crane service providers serving Killeen, Fort Cavazos, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Temple and Belton. Describe your lift once and we pass it to providers who serve your area, so they can follow up with pricing and availability.
Get a Free Crane Quote- Mobile, boom truck, rough terrain & crawler cranes
- Operated or bare rental
- Free to request, no obligation
Crane services in Killeen and Central Texas
Whether you're setting a rooftop HVAC unit in Harker Heights, erecting steel in Temple or lifting a tree off a house in Copperas Cove, describe the job and we'll pass it to crane providers that handle that kind of lift.
Boom truck service
Boom trucks combine a crane and a flatbed, so material can be delivered and set in one trip. Common for trusses, HVAC units, signs and building materials.
Rough terrain cranes
Built for unpaved, muddy or uneven job sites, such as new construction pads, ranch property and utility work.
Crawler cranes
Track-mounted cranes for heavy, long-duration projects where the crane moves around the site under load. Typically transported in pieces and assembled on site.
Operated vs. bare rental
Most requests are for operated rental, which includes a qualified operator. Bare rental (equipment only) is for companies with their own certified operators.
Rigging & lift planning
Slings, spreader bars, rigging crews and lift plans for picks that need more than a hook — including critical or tandem lifts.
HVAC & rooftop lifts
Setting rooftop units, condensers, chillers and exhaust fans on commercial buildings, schools and retail centers.
Steel erection
Setting beams, columns, joists and metal building components for new construction and additions.
Tree, pool & sign lifts
Lifting tree sections over houses, setting fiberglass pools and spas, and installing or removing business signs.
Equipment & machinery setting
Placing generators, transformers, tanks, containers, modular buildings and shop machinery where a forklift can't reach.
How it works
Three steps, no phone tag.
Describe your lift
Fill out the quote form with the load, location, date and whether you need an operator.
We pass it to local providers
Your request goes to independent crane rental and crane service companies that serve your area.
Get your quote
A provider contacts you directly to confirm details, pricing and scheduling. You decide whether to book.
Service area
Crane rental and crane service requests are accepted for Killeen and surrounding Bell, Coryell and Lampasas County communities, including:
- Killeen
- Fort Cavazos
- Harker Heights
- Copperas Cove
- Nolanville
- Temple
- Belton
- Salado
- Lampasas
- Gatesville
- Kempner
- Florence
- Morgan's Point Resort
Job somewhere else in Central Texas? Submit it anyway — enter the ZIP code and we'll try to find a provider who covers it.
Request a crane rental quote
The more detail you include, the faster a provider can tell you which crane fits and what it will cost. Fields marked * are required.
Crane rental FAQ
General information to help you plan. Your crane provider has the final word on equipment, safety and pricing for your specific lift.
How much does crane rental cost in Killeen, TX?
Pricing is set by each crane provider and depends on several factors: crane type and capacity, how many hours the crane is on site (many providers have a minimum charge), whether you need an operator, travel/mobilization to your site, rigging and extra crew, permits or traffic control, and after-hours or weekend work. The most accurate way to get a number is to describe the lift in the form below so a provider can quote it.
What size crane do I need?
It depends on more than the load's weight. Providers look at the total weight (including rigging), the radius — the horizontal distance from the crane's center to where the load is set — the lift height, and the ground and access at the site. A crane's rated capacity drops quickly as the radius increases, so a crane rated for far more than your load may still be needed for a long reach. A provider will check the crane's load chart against your job details.
What is the difference between operated and bare crane rental?
Operated rental includes a qualified crane operator supplied by the provider and is the most common option for one-time lifts. Bare rental is the equipment only; your company supplies the operator. Federal OSHA rules for cranes in construction (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) require operators to be trained and certified or qualified, so bare rental is generally for contractors that already have certified operators.
Do I need a permit to use a crane?
Sometimes. If the crane will block a street, sidewalk or alley, the city may require a right-of-way or street-use permit — check with the City of Killeen or the city where the job is. Tall cranes near an airport may require filing a notice with the FAA. Lifts near overhead power lines have OSHA clearance requirements, and work on Fort Cavazos has its own access and contractor requirements. Your crane provider can usually tell you what applies to your lift.
How far ahead should I book a crane?
As early as you can. Availability changes week to week, and larger cranes or jobs that need permits or lift plans take more lead time. Short-notice and emergency lifts are sometimes possible, but nobody can guarantee same-day availability.
What information should I have ready?
The approximate weight and dimensions of the load, how high and how far it needs to go, the job address or ZIP code, what the ground and access look like (paved, dirt, slope, gates, overhead wires), your preferred date, and whether you need an operator. Photos of the site help a lot.
Does this website own the cranes?
No. This site does not own or operate cranes. It collects your request and passes it to independent crane rental and crane service providers that serve the Killeen area. The provider you hire is responsible for its own equipment, operators, insurance, pricing and scheduling.
Is it free to request a quote?
Yes. Requesting a quote through this site is free, and you are under no obligation to hire anyone. Any price is agreed directly between you and the provider.