Crane and boom truck rates in Pensacola
A short boom truck job around Pensacola often costs $360 to $800. Bigger cranes for storm work and commercial lifts run $630 to $1,300 or more.
Rates by crane size
| Crane size | Per hour | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| 23-ton boom truck | $180 | 2 hours ($360) |
| 30-ton boom truck | $195 | 2 hours ($390) |
| 40-ton crane | $210 | 3 hours ($630) |
| 50-ton crane | $235 | 3 hours ($705) |
| 65-ton crane | $260 | 4 hours ($1,040) |
| 90-ton crane | $310 | 4 hours ($1,240) |
Source: Harmon Crane posted rates (Kalispell, Montana). The same sheet lists a rigger at $120 an hour, $25 an hour more past 50 miles and $60 an hour more for overtime.
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About these rates
Pensacola crane companies quote job by job, so the table uses a company that posts its full rate sheet online. It is in Montana, so treat it as a reference point for checking a quote, not a Pensacola price list.
Minimums are short on small trucks
This sheet bills 2 hours minimum on the 23 and 30 ton boom trucks, 3 hours on 40 and 50 ton cranes and 4 hours from 65 tons up. That makes small trucks good value for quick jobs like roofing bundles or a single AC unit.
How the minimum plays out
- $360A 23-ton boom truck for one hour of work still bills its 2-hour minimum.
- $630A 40-ton crane on its 3-hour minimum, for a heavier AC unit set farther back.
- $1,040A 65-ton crane at its 4-hour minimum, the usual size for a large tree over a house.
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Get my lift pricedCharges on top of the hourly rate
Check each of these on a Pensacola quote:
- A rigger, listed at $120 an hour with a 2-hour minimum.
- Travel past 50 miles, listed at $25 an hour extra. Fort Walton Beach and Destin are close to that line.
- Overtime, listed at $60 an hour more.
- Tree work: the tree crew's own bill is separate from the crane.
- A city permit for setups in a Pensacola street (City Engineering).
Choosing the size
A 23 to 30 ton boom truck handles most trusses, roofing and AC jobs at a house. Trees over houses and anything far back from the street need more reach, usually 50 to 90 tons. The storm damage guide and the truss guide explain sizing for each.
Rate questions
What is the minimum charge for a boom truck in Pensacola?
On this posted sheet, 2 hours for 23 and 30 ton boom trucks, which is $360 to $390. Other companies use 3 or 4 hour minimums, so ask.
Do insurance claims cover crane costs after a hurricane?
Often, when the crane is needed to remove a tree or debris from the house. Keep the crane invoice separate from the tree crew's and send both to your adjuster.
Is the operator included?
Yes. Posted rates like these are for an operated crane, so the operator comes with the truck.
Sources
- Harmon Crane, services and rates (Kalispell, Montana)
- City of Pensacola, Engineering
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1417, operation