When you’re working on a project that requires you to rent a crane, it’s important to choose the right crane for the job. If you don’t make your choice carefully, you could wind up with a crane that lacks the lifting strength you need, is too large for the worksite or can’t handle the terrain it needs to operate on. Here are a few things to consider in order to rent the right crane in the Twin Cities metro area:
- Determine how much load weight will need to be lifted as part of your construction project. It’s crucial to rent a crane that has the strength needed for the job; check the lifting capacity of a crane before renting it to make sure it will measure up.
- Analyze the worksite to determine accessibility and terrain. If your site is easily accessible with smooth terrain, you might want to rent a mobile crane. However, if your site is difficult to access and has rough terrain, you may be better off with a tower crane or crawler crane.
- Be mindful of how much space you have to work with. If your crane work will take place in condensed areas, such as on urban streets or partially inside of a building, many crane models will be too large to use, forcing you to rely on smaller cranes that can work in compact environments.
- Determine whether mobility or stability is more important to you; this will guide your decision of whether to rent a mobile crane or some type of stationary crane. For projects that require a lot of moving around and flexibility, mobile cranes are a better option. However, stationary cranes will be a better rental choice for long-term projects that don’t require much mobility.
If you’re interested in renting a crane in the Twin Cities metro area, contact Northland Crane Service today to learn more about our services!