Vancouver Crane Rental Built for Tight Urban Sites
Lower Mainland projects rarely come with room to spare. Lots are narrow, lanes are shared, and the street stays busy while you work. MR Crane plans every lift around those limits. We bring tower cranes, mobile cranes, boom trucks, and construction hoists to your site, then work with your team on access, set-up, and timing so the lift fits the site and not the other way around. Whether you’re framing a mid-rise in Burnaby or setting rooftop units in Richmond, one team handles the lifting.
Tower Cranes, Mobile Cranes, and Hoists From One Crew
A busy Vancouver site can end up with a tower crane contractor, a mobile crane company, and a separate hoist supplier, each running on their own schedule. MR Crane covers all three. That means one point of contact, one plan for the lift sequence, and fewer gaps between trades when the schedule gets tight.
- Tower cranes for high-rise and mid-rise construction
- Mobile cranes from 30 to 220 tons for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure work
- Boom trucks from 10 to 40 tons for rooftop sets, material placement, and smaller lifts
- Construction hoists for moving crews and materials on multi-storey builds
- Spreader bars, man baskets, and rigging for specialty lifts
What Contractors Say About MR Crane
Our best proof is the people we’ve lifted for. Here’s what clients say about working with MR Crane, from planning through the final pick.
Mobile Crane and Boom Truck Rental in Vancouver
On Vancouver and Lower Mainland jobs, mobile cranes take the heavy picks: steel, precast, mechanical units, and equipment set-ins on commercial, industrial, and infrastructure sites. Boom trucks cover the work in between, like rooftop equipment, material placement, and lifts where a full crane would be more than you need. Every rental comes with a certified operator, and we walk the access, ground conditions, and lift path with your team before anything rolls.
Mechanical Support Behind Every Lift
Our sister company, MR Tech, services the fleet with mobile heavy duty mechanics, so equipment issues are handled by people who know the machines. When your schedule is tight, that means less time waiting on repairs and more time lifting.
A BC Crane Company Since 2006
Mike Calabrese started MR Crane in 2006, and it’s still a family-run company. Twenty years on, most of our work comes from contractors who called us back after the last job. We earned that by showing up prepared and finishing the lift the way we said we would.
Safety on Busy Urban Sites
In the city, a lift affects more than your own crew. Neighbouring buildings, pedestrians, and traffic all share the space. We plan the lift path, the exclusion zones, and the backup plan before the crane sets up, and our crews work to WorkSafeBC and CSA requirements.
Crane Services Across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and the Lower Mainland
We take crane work across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, including Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack, and up the Sea to Sky corridor to Squamish and Whistler. Equipment and crews travel from our Victoria base, and we schedule around ferry sailings and site delivery windows so your crane arrives when your crew is ready for it. Working on both sides of the water? We also provide crane rental across Vancouver Island.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does MR Crane provide crane rental in Vancouver?
Yes. We provide tower crane, mobile crane, boom truck, and construction hoist rental across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. Every rental includes a certified operator and lift planning with your team.
How does equipment get to Lower Mainland job sites?
Our fleet is based on Vancouver Island, so we plan transport ahead of time, including ferry crossings. Send us your site address and start date early and we’ll build delivery into your schedule.
Should I use a mobile crane or a tower crane on my Vancouver site?
It depends on the length of the job and how much room you have. Mobile cranes suit shorter lifts on sites with space to set up. A tower crane makes more sense on multi-month builds, especially on tall or tight sites where a mobile crane’s footprint would block access. Send us your lift list and site details and we’ll recommend the right fit.
When is a boom truck the better choice?
Boom trucks, from 10 to 40 tons, are a good fit for rooftop equipment, material placement, and smaller lifts. They set up quickly and need less space than a full mobile crane, which helps on cramped urban sites.
Do you help with permits and street closures?
Lifts on or near public streets can need city permits, traffic control, or lane closures, depending on the municipality. We work with your site team on lift plans and the details those applications require, and we’ll flag anything to arrange early.
Do you rent construction hoists in the Lower Mainland?
Yes. We carry Jaso and Stros construction hoists from 1.6 to 4 tons for moving workers and materials on multi-storey sites.
How do I get a quote for a crane in Vancouver?
Fill out our quote form or call our office. Include your site city, project dates, and the equipment you need, and we’ll get back to you with a quote. If your project is in the Interior, see our Kelowna and Okanagan crane rental.
Get a Crane Quote for Your Vancouver Site
Send us your site address, dates, and the lifts you need to make. We’ll come back with an accurate quote and a straight answer on equipment, access, and timing.