Do you need a crane for your next major construction project? If so, you may be wondering how to safe some cash so you can stay within your budget. The following tips can help you save money on a crane rental.

Tip #1: Look for a package deal

Most overhead cranes require a certified or licenses crane operator to be sitting in the control box. If you don't already have such a person on your crew, you will need to hire an outside contractor at the going daily rate. This can add up. Look for a crane rental company that provides an operator along with the crane. Generally this comes with a package price that is much lower than renting a crane and hiring an operator separately.

Tip #2: Know exactly what you are lifting

Before contracting the crane, make sure you know all the items that will be lifted. Have a list of their dimensions as well as the weight. This way you can make sure the crane you rent is the appropriate size for your needs. Renting a too large crane will cost more for power and size you didn't need. Going too small is also a problem, since you may end up having to rent a second crane to get the job done correctly. Also, remember lost time working and bringing in the appropriate size crane also costs money.

Tip #3: Stage the site

Put off bringing in the crane until your site is completely ready to both site the crane and for the crane to begin work. You are still paying the daily rental fee, even if the crane is still sitting on its trailer or waiting idly on site. By making sure the project has progressed to the point where the use of the crane is unavoidable, you ensure you aren't paying for unnecessary idle time.

Tip #4: Move early

Rental begins the moment the crane leaves the rental facility when you are renting hourly in most cases, so you don't want it sitting in morning rush hour traffic for two hours. Instead, arrange to pick it up early in the morning before many cars are on the road. This way it can be set up and ready to go as soon as your full crew arrives. If you are renting weekly or daily, this may not be as much of a concern, but you still want to move during low traffic times simply for safety.

For more help, contact a crane rental company in your area or visit a website like http://www.hanoverconcrete.com/.

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