Tower Cranes for Sale & Rent

Tower cranes provide the height and reach needed to build multi-storey buildings and large structures. A vertical mast supports a horizontal saddle (hammerhead) jib or an angled luffing jib; the crane is either bolted to a foundation, climbs inside the structure, or self-erects from a trailer for smaller jobs.

They are specified by maximum load, jib radius, tip load (capacity at the jib end) and increasingly by free-standing height. Potain, Liebherr, Wolffkran, Comansa and Jaso are the major European manufacturers. Luffing-jib cranes suit congested or airspace-restricted city sites, while saddle-jib cranes dominate open sites.

What is a tower crane?

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Frequently asked questions

What are the main types of tower crane?

Saddle-jib (hammerhead) cranes with a horizontal jib; luffing-jib cranes whose jib raises to clear neighbouring buildings and airspace; and self-erecting cranes that fold out from a trailer for houses and small sites.

How is tower-crane capacity measured?

By maximum load close to the mast and, crucially, tip load — the reduced capacity at the far end of the jib, which usually governs whether a crane suits your lifts. Load is often expressed in tonne-metres (load × radius).

What is free-standing height?

The maximum height a tower crane can stand without being tied to the building. Beyond it the crane must be anchored to the structure at intervals. It is a key spec for tall projects.

What should I check when buying a used tower crane?

Completeness of mast sections, jib and counterweights; condition of the slew ring, hoist gear and ropes; documentation for the specific configuration; and a valid inspection. Missing mast sections are a common hidden cost.

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