Crane rental in McAllen, TX
Get quotes for hydraulic cranes, boom trucks and rigging in McAllen and nearby Hidalgo County communities — one short request, call-backs from independent local crane companies.
Independent referral service. Border Quotes is not a contractor and does not own equipment or employ crews. We connect you with independent local companies, who quote and do the work directly. This is lifting, not towing.
Crane work in McAllen
McAllen is the retail and medical hub of Hidalgo County. Most lift requests here are commercial: rooftop A/C units on strip centers, clinics and restaurants along Expressway 83 and the 10th Street corridor, pylon signs for new retail pads, and equipment setting in warehouses that serve the Hidalgo and Anzalduas international bridges.
Common lifts in McAllen
- Rooftop HVAC change-outs on 1–3 story commercial buildings
- Pylon and monument sign installation
- Setting generators, chillers and transformers
- Steel beams for restaurant and retail build-outs
- Residential palm tree, hot tub and pool-shell lifts
Local tip
Commercial corridors in McAllen are busy, so many crews prefer early-morning lifts and may need the street or sidewalk partially closed. If the crane must set up on a public street or sidewalk, ask the crane company or your contractor whether the City of McAllen requires a right-of-way permit for that location.
How much does a crane cost in McAllen?
Every quote depends on crane size, hours on site, travel from the crane's yard, permits and crew. As a reference, a published Texas rate sheet lists a 40-ton crane with operator at $198/hour with a 3-hour minimum (≈ $594 before travel), and a 100-ton at $316/hour with a 4-hour minimum plus a $175 permit (≈ $1,439 before travel). Prices from companies serving McAllen may be higher or lower.
Crane types and sizes
How it works
- Tell us about the lift. What, how heavy, how high, where and when — in English or Spanish.
- We match you. Your request goes to up to 3 independent crane companies that serve your city and have a suitable crane.
- Compare and book directly. The companies call or WhatsApp you with availability and price. You choose; there is no obligation and no fee for you.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have cranes in McAllen?
We don't own cranes. We are an independent referral service: we send your request to independent crane companies that work in McAllen and nearby, and they contact you with availability and price.
Can I get a crane today in McAllen?
Sometimes. Same-day availability depends on each company's schedule. For urgent lifts, call or WhatsApp us after sending the form so we can try to speed things up.
Is this towing?
No — this is for lifting cranes (hydraulic truck cranes, boom trucks and rigging), not tow trucks.