Planning a lift
Guides for planning a crane lift
Short, practical answers to the questions people ask before they book a crane in BC.
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Boom truck, picker or mobile crane: which do you need? →
The difference between a picker (knuckle-boom) truck, a boom truck and a mobile crane, and the three questions that decide which one your lift needs.
What to send for a fast, accurate crane quote. →
A checklist of the details and photos that let a crane company quote your lift without a site visit — weight, reach, access, overhead hazards and dates.
What affects the cost of a crane lift. →
The factors that drive the price of a crane or boom truck lift in BC — machine size, time on site, travel, crew, permits and access — and how to keep the cost down.
Crane lifts near power lines in BC. →
WorkSafeBC minimum approach distances for cranes and equipment near overhead power lines, what happens when a lift has to get closer, and what to tell your crane company.
Do you need a permit to put a crane on the street? →
When a crane or boom truck needs a city street-use permit in BC, examples from Vancouver and North Vancouver, and how much notice to allow.