30+ ton Boom Truck

The 30+ ton boom truck is the correct choice when lifting structural steel members, positioning industrial tanks, or handling precast concrete elements that exceed the 15-30 ton class but do not require the ground preparation, assembly time, or cost of a full mobile crane. Steel erection on industrial buildings, HVAC unit placement on multi-story structures, and heavy equipment setting in active facilities are typical applications. When lifts consistently fall below 30 tons or involve shorter reaches, the 15-30 ton Boom Truck offers lower operating cost and simpler permitting. For loads approaching or exceeding 100 tons, jobs requiring frequent repositioning under load, or projects with extensive ground-bearing concerns, a dedicated lattice-boom mobile crane becomes the appropriate choice despite higher mobilization cost.

• Erecting structural steel frames for industrial buildings and warehouses
• Setting large HVAC units and mechanical equipment on commercial rooftops
• Positioning storage tanks and pressure vessels at refineries and chemical plants
• Installing precast concrete beams and wall panels on mid-rise construction
• Lifting heavy transformers and electrical switchgear at substations
• Placing large generators and emergency power equipment in active facilities

• Load charts are configuration-specific; outrigger extension, boom angle, and radius must be verified before every lift to prevent tip-over
• Outrigger pad size and ground-bearing capacity are critical; inadequate ground preparation causes the majority of boom-truck incidents in this weight class
• Overhead power line clearance and swing radius must account for full boom length and load; electrocution remains a leading hazard
• Operator certification under NCCCO or equivalent standards is standard practice and required on most commercial and industrial sites

• Self-propelled on highways with overweight and oversize permits depending on configured weight and boom storage position
• Some models require pilot cars or specific routing to comply with state axle-weight and bridge-formula regulations
• Outrigger boxes and counterweights may require separate transport on heavy-duty lowboy trailers for the largest configurations

• Diesel engine powers both carrier propulsion and hydraulic systems for boom operation and outrigger deployment
• PTO-driven hydraulic pumps operate boom telescoping, swing, and winch functions from the carrier engine
• No external electrical supply required; all functions self-contained within the truck chassis and hydraulic system