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