80–100+ ton hydraulic crane
Long reach and heavy picks for industrial and large commercial jobs.
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When the load is heavy, the reach is long, or both, you move up to an 80–100 ton (or larger) hydraulic crane. Typical examples are large rooftop units on tall buildings, long steel trusses, industrial machinery, transformers and tanks, and lifts where the crane must stay far from the building because of a parking lot, canopy or power lines.
These cranes usually need a Texas oversize/overweight road permit and sometimes a second truck for counterweight, which is why the published rate sheets add permit fees and longer minimums. Larger jobs often need a written lift plan; ask the crane company whether one is included.
Common jobs
- Large RTUs and cooling towers on tall buildings
- Long steel trusses and industrial frames
- Transformers, tanks and heavy machinery
- Long-reach picks over parking lots or buildings
- Port and industrial projects
Typical published rates
| Source | Crane | Hourly rate (with operator) | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Crane (San Antonio/Austin) | 80 ton, 126 ft boom | $282/hr | 4 hr + travel, $175 permit |
| Alamo Crane (San Antonio/Austin) | 100 ton, 140 ft boom | $316/hr | 4 hr + travel, $175 permit |
| Alamo Crane (San Antonio/Austin) | 120 ton, 171 ft boom | $376/hr | 6 hr + travel, $175 permit |
| North Texas Crane (Lewisville) | 80 ton, 128 ft boom | $330/hr | 4 hr |
| North Texas Crane (Lewisville) | 100 ton, 164 ft boom | $355/hr | 4 hr |
| North Texas Crane (Lewisville) | 120 ton, 167 ft boom | $440/hr | 4 hr |
Published 2025 rate sheets from Texas crane companies outside the Valley, shown only as typical examples — not quotes. Valley prices may differ. See the full cost guide.