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Crane Rental in Portland, Oregon
Operated all-terrain, crawler and boom truck cranes across the Portland metro, with ODOT oversize permits handled and NCCCO-certified operators on every lift.
Crane Rental in Portland
Operated Cranes for the Portland Metro
Snell Crane Service lifts rooftop units, structural steel, precast, tanks and plant equipment across Portland, from the Central Eastside to Hillsboro and Gresham. Our fleet runs from a 55-ton boom truck to a 275-ton all-terrain and a 330-ton crawler, all run by NCCCO-certified operators.
Our project managers own your job: site visit, lift plan, Oregon permits and scheduling. We've worked the I-5 corridor from Seattle to Portland since 1992.
Local Know-How
Oregon Permits and Portland Site Conditions
Our cranes come into Portland from Washington, so heavy mobilizations need Oregon oversize permits from ODOT on top of the Washington ones. We handle both, along with city street-use permits for lane or sidewalk closures. Crossing the Columbia on I-5 or I-205 and moving through the I-84 and US-26 corridors takes planning for a big all-terrain or a crawler that ships in several loads, and we build that into the schedule.
Inside the metro, sites vary a lot: tight downtown and Pearl District lots, older industrial buildings in the Central Eastside, river terminals at Rivergate and Swan Island, and large data center and manufacturing campuses in Hillsboro. Each one gets its own plan for ground bearing, overhead lines and swing radius.
Common Jobs
What We Do in Portland
- Rooftop HVAC and mechanical equipment on downtown, Pearl and Lloyd District buildings
- Generators, chillers and electrical gear for data centers and tech manufacturing in Hillsboro
- Structural steel, precast and glass on mid-rise and industrial construction
- Process equipment and tanks for food, beverage and brewing plants in the Central Eastside
- Port and terminal equipment along the Willamette and Columbia rivers
- Bridge, culvert and utility lifts for civil projects
- Equipment for hospitals and schools around the metro
Equipment
What We Bring
- Liebherr LTM 1230-5.1: 275 t all-terrain, 243 ft main boom plus 66 ft jib, for heavy rooftop and data center picks.
- Terex Explorer 5800: 245 t all-terrain, 230 ft main boom and 108 ft jib, for long reach over a building or across a river terminal.
- Liebherr LR 1300: 330 t crawler, 243 ft main boom, for steel erection and long-running industrial projects.
- Liebherr LTM 1120: 135 t all-terrain, 217 ft main boom, a versatile choice for downtown and Eastside work.
- National NBT55L: 55 t boom truck, 151 ft boom, for quick rooftop sets in tight city lots.
FAQ
Portland Questions
Do you handle ODOT oversize permits for cranes coming into Oregon?
Yes. Our project managers get the ODOT oversize permits for the crane and any support loads, plus the Washington permits for the trip south. We take care of all the permits, paperwork and hassle.
Is there a local number for Portland crane dispatch?
Yes. Call our Portland dispatcher at (971) 350-3082. We're open 24/7, and you can also reach dispatch toll-free at (888) 538-2757.
Do you also cover Vancouver, WA and Clark County?
Yes. We work both sides of the Columbia, including Vancouver, Camas and Washougal. See machinery moving in Vancouver, WA for rigging and moving work there.
Can you combine crane work with hauling and machinery moving in Portland?
Yes. We can haul your equipment on our lowboy and multi-axle trailers, set it with the crane, and rig it into place with gantries and skates, all planned by one project team. See hauling in Portland and machinery moving in Portland, Hillsboro and Beaverton.
Crane Rental · Portland
Plan Your Portland Lift
Request a quote for your Portland-area lift, or call our Portland dispatcher at (971) 350-3082.