MobileCrane.org
Built for
the lift
MobileCrane.org is an independent resource dedicated to mobile cranes — the machines, the load charts, the costs, and the know-how behind every safe lift. No sales pitch. Just straight answers for the people who plan, rent, buy, and operate cranes.
Who We Are
Crane knowledge, without the noise
Mobile crane information is scattered across manufacturer brochures, rental catalogs, and forum threads — most of it written to sell you something. We started MobileCrane.org to put the essentials in one place, written in plain language.
Whether you're a contractor sizing a crane for a single pick, a fleet manager weighing rental against ownership, or an operator brushing up on load chart fundamentals, our guides are built to get you from question to decision faster.
6+
Crane classes covered
100%
Independent & ad-honest
0
Fluff per article
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Goal: safer, smarter lifts
What We Cover
From boom trucks to crawlers
Crane Types
All-terrain, rough terrain, truck-mounted, crawler, carry deck, and boom trucks — how each class works and where it earns its keep.
Load Charts & Capacity
How to read load charts, understand boom configurations, and match rated capacity to real-world lift plans.
Rental & Ownership Costs
Day rates, bare vs. operated rental, transport and setup costs, and when buying beats renting.
Safety & Rigging
Outrigger setup, ground bearing pressure, signalperson basics, and rigging fundamentals for compliant lifts.
Buying Guides
Spec comparisons, inspection checklists, and what to look for in new and used crane purchases.
Industry Know-How
Operator certification, transport regulations, and the trends shaping the lifting industry.
The Editorial Desk
Written by equipment people
Ryan Calloway
Lead Editor
Ryan heads up our crane type guides and cost breakdowns. His focus: turning manufacturer spec sheets and rental pricing into numbers you can actually plan a job around.
Derek Malone
Technical Editor
Derek covers load charts, rigging, and lift planning. If an article involves capacity math or outrigger loading, it crossed his desk before it went live.
How We Work
Our editorial standards
01
Specs from the source
Capacities, boom lengths, and dimensions are checked against manufacturer documentation — not copied from third-party listings.
02
Plain language, real units
We write for job sites, not journals. Every guide uses clear terms and practical examples you can apply the same day.
03
Safety comes standard
Lifting content follows current OSHA and ASME guidance. When regulations change, our guides get updated.
04
No pay-to-rank
No manufacturer or rental house can buy a recommendation. Our comparisons stand on specs, costs, and track record.
Got a crane question?
Suggest a topic, flag a spec that needs updating, or ask us anything about mobile cranes. We read every message.
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