Crawler cranes, lattice or telescopic.
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Lattice and telescopic crawlers
Old crawler cranes bought and hauled
Crawler cranes are big, heavy and awkward to sell. If yours is retired, dismantled or stuck in a yard, we can buy it and move it in pieces.
Machine report
Tell us what's sitting there
or call 236-239-0420
Before we quote
What we need to know
- Make, model and rated capacity
- Boom length and how many sections are there
- Counterweight: on the crane or stacked separately
- Whether the crane can still travel and lower its boom
- Inspection history, if you have it
Moving a crawler crane
Most crawler cranes travel in several loads: the base, the tracks on larger models, the counterweights and the boom sections. Some need an assist crane to take apart. We plan all of that before quoting so the number holds.
Selling a crawler crane
Crawler cranes hold a lot of steel, and some of their parts are in demand.
Lattice boom sections
Straight, undamaged boom sections have resale value. Bent lacings or damaged chords lower it. Count the sections and tell us their lengths if you know them.
Counterweight
Counterweight is heavy, dense metal. It counts toward value whether it's on the crane or stacked beside it. Tell us roughly how many pieces there are.
Inspections
Cranes in BC need regular inspection. Recent records help if the crane might work again. Send what you have, even if the report is old.
Wire rope and hooks
Old wire rope is recycled. Hook blocks and headache balls may have resale value. Tell us the hook block's rating if it's stamped.
Dismantling
Taking a crawler crane apart takes planning, and sometimes a second crane. We factor that into the quote. Tell us the crane's model and capacity so we can plan it.
Oversize loads
Wide or heavy loads need provincial oversize permits. The hauler arranges them. Most crawler cranes travel in several loads.
Older cranes
Older friction and mechanical crawler cranes still turn up in BC yards. They're bought for parts and steel, and some components still have buyers.
Hydraulic cranes
Newer hydraulic crawler cranes are valued more for their systems. A crane that still operates is worth a lot more than one that doesn't.
Telescopic crawlers
Smaller telescopic crawler cranes are easier to move in one piece. Tell us the capacity and boom length. They're bought running or not.
Photos that help
The whole crane, the cab and controls, the tracks, the counterweight and the boom sections laid out if it's dismantled. A photo of the capacity plate helps us identify the model.
Cranes on a job site
A crawler crane on a working site needs its removal planned around the site schedule, other trades and any lift plan. Give us the site contact early, and we'll plan the dismantling and the trucks with them.
Spare boom and parts
Spare boom sections, jibs, hook blocks and counterweight from a crane sold years ago are bought on their own. Send photos and a rough count.
Who uses crawler cranes
Crawler cranes work on bridges, marine projects, foundations and big building sites. When a contractor's fleet changes, older cranes often sit in a yard for years before they're sold.
Straight answers
Questions we get
Do you buy partly dismantled cranes?
Yes. Tell us what's there and where the pieces are.
Do you buy just the boom sections?
Yes, if there's enough to make the trip worthwhile.
Can you remove a crane from a tight site?
Often. Send photos so we can plan the dismantle.
Do you buy crawler cranes with no inspection?
Yes. A lapsed inspection doesn't stop a sale.
Do you buy counterweight on its own?
Yes, as part of a larger load. Tell us roughly how many pieces there are.
Do you buy hydraulic crawler cranes?
Yes. Hydraulic and lattice boom crawlers are both bought.
Do you buy old lattice boom cranes?
Yes. Older lattice boom crawler cranes are bought running or not. Their counterweight, boom sections and steel carry real value even when the crane will never lift again.
How long does a crane removal take?
It depends on the crane's size, the site and how many loads it takes. We plan the dismantling and the trucks with you before giving a date.
Retired crawler crane?
Call to talk it through. Cranes are easier to quote on the phone.