Imagine a machine that can roll over gravel, mud, snow, or even your contractor’s excuses — and still lift 100 tons like it's a yoga stretch.
That’s the vibe of an All-Terrain Crane (AT Crane) — the rugged, road-ready, heavy-lifting beast of the crane kingdom.
What Is an All-Terrain Crane?
An All-Terrain Crane is basically the lovechild of a truck crane and a rough-terrain crane.
It’s designed to drive on highways like a truck AND crush off-road sites like a tank — all while packing a lifting capacity that’ll make your forklift cry.
Quick Specs:
Mobility: On-road + off-road
Capacity: From 30 tons to over 1,200 tons
Reach: Telescopic booms up to 500 feet (150+ meters)
Setup: Fast hydraulic setup, often within a couple of hours
Why Use One? (A.K.A. Why They Slap)
You’re building where there’s no road
AT cranes don’t need perfect asphalt. Gravel, uneven terrain, mud, snow — they’ll roll in like a boss and do the job.You need serious height & muscle
Some AT cranes have multi-axle systems and hydraulics that extend the boom to crazy heights — perfect for towers, bridges, or wind turbines.One machine, many missions
From city streets to mountain sites — one crane to rule them all. Less hauling, more doing.Speed = Saved $$$
They’re faster to set up and tear down, which cuts costs (and keeps your foreman from developing a caffeine addiction).
Typical Projects Using All-Terrain Cranes
High-rise construction (reach + lift = match made in heaven)
Bridge installation
Wind turbine assembly
Utility work in rural areas
Industrial plant maintenance
Lifting heavy equipment where forklifts dare not go
Basically, if it’s large, awkward, and in a place Google Maps fears to tread — call in the AT crane.
All-Terrain Crane vs Other Cranes
FeatureAll-Terrain Crane Truck Crane Rough Terrain Crane Road Legal Yes Yes NoOff-Road Capable Yes Limited YesSetup Speed Fast Fast FastMax Lift Capacity Up to 1,200 tons Moderate ModerateFlexibility ExtremeGoodGood
Safety First (Because Big Toys Need Big Rules)
AT Cranes are powerful, but that means one thing: zero room for sloppy work.
Pro tips:
Stabilize like your life depends on it (because it does)
Respect the load charts — that extra pallet of bricks might cost you a lawsuit
Hire a certified operator, not your cousin with a trucker hat and ambition
Want us to handle that part? We’ve got operators certified in multiple states, and trained to handle everything from gusty wind to grumpy site inspectors
How Much Does It Cost to Rent One?
All-Terrain Cranes aren’t budget-friendly like toy cranes at the mall —
But renting is waaay cheaper than buying one (unless you’re planning to go full Transformers franchise).
Factors affecting price:
Lift capacity required
Height / boom length needed
Job duration
Travel & setup complexity
On average, renting an AT crane starts around $800 to $2,000 per day, plus operator and fuel.
Compare that to the millions you’d spend buying one — yeah, it’s a no-brainer.
Our Fleet? Fully Loaded.
At [Your Company Name], we’ve got:
Multi-axle monsters for mega lifts
Agile cranes for city AND backroad work
Operators who don’t flinch at 5AM calls
Whether you're building a power plant or saving one from collapse — we’ve got your lift.
Ready to Go Off-Road and Over the Top?
If your project needs power, flexibility, and go-anywhere strength —
an All-Terrain Crane is your new best friend.
Just Call Us +1 773 424 2944
Visit our website: www.tridentcrane.com