# CorpusChristiCraneRental.com

> CorpusChristiCraneRental.com is a free referral and matching service operated by Voraus LLC. It connects people and businesses in and around Corpus Christi, Texas with independent local crane rental companies. Voraus LLC is not a crane rental company, does not perform any work, and does not employ the providers it refers.

## Operator
- Name: Voraus LLC (referral and matching service, not the contractor)
- Company: Voraus LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company (no local office; no work performed by Voraus LLC)
- Phone: (361) 520-1900 (recorded voicemail intake line; messages are passed to one independent provider)
- Email: info@vorausreferrals.com
- Website: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/

## How it works
- Describe your job once and Voraus LLC matches you with an available independent local crane rental company who fits it, based on project type, size and location, so you skip calling around.
- The provider contacts you, quotes the job and contracts with you directly. The service is free to you; providers may pay a referral fee.
- Providers are not inspected, licensed, rated or guaranteed by the operator. Confirm licensing, insurance and permits directly.

## Service area
- Cities and towns: Corpus Christi, Calallen and Annaville, Portland, Ingleside, Aransas Pass, Gregory and Taft, Sinton, Robstown, Port Aransas, Rockport and Fulton, Kingsville, Alice, Bishop and Driscoll
- Counties: Nueces County, TX; San Patricio County, TX; Aransas County, TX; Kleberg County, TX; Jim Wells County, TX; Refugio County, TX

## Typical costs
Q: How much does crane rental cost in Corpus Christi, TX?
A: Operated crane rental around Corpus Christi usually runs about $165 to $240 per hour for a 25 to 40 ton boom truck, $250 to $360 per hour for a 50 to 75 ton hydraulic crane, and $375 to $525 per hour for 90 to 120 tons, with 4- to 8-hour minimums billed portal-to-portal.

- 25–40 ton boom truck: about $165–$240 per hour, usually a 4-hour minimum
- 50–75 ton hydraulic truck crane: about $250–$360 per hour
- 90–120 ton hydraulic or all-terrain crane: about $375–$525 per hour, usually an 8-hour minimum
- Billing is typically portal-to-portal (yard to yard)
- Coastal wind often forces derating or stops around 20–30 mph gusts

Source note: Cost ranges on this site are general estimates compiled from published industry pricing guides and typical regional ranges for this kind of work. They are not quotes. Only the independent provider who reviews your project can confirm a price, and real prices can fall outside these ranges.

### Mobile Hydraulic Cranes
Q: What size mobile hydraulic crane can I rent in Corpus Christi?
A: Corpus Christi crane companies typically offer 17 to 45 ton boom trucks, 50 to 110 ton hydraulic truck cranes and 130 to 300+ ton all-terrain cranes, all with a certified operator. Boom trucks usually carry a 4-hour minimum and larger cranes an 8-hour minimum, billed portal-to-portal. Weight, radius and height decide the size.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/mobile-hydraulic-crane-rental/

### Rough-Terrain & Crawler Cranes
Q: When do I need a rough-terrain or crawler crane in Corpus Christi?
A: Choose a rough-terrain crane (30 to 160 tons) for multi-week refinery, port or plant work on unpaved pads and tight pipe racks, and a crawler crane (50 to 600+ tons) for heavy vessel sets or soft ground. Both arrive by lowboy and are usually rented weekly or monthly, operated or bare.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/rough-terrain-crawler-crane-rental/

### HVAC & Rooftop Lifts
Q: What size crane do I need to set a rooftop HVAC unit in Corpus Christi?
A: It depends mostly on reach, not weight. A 1 to 5 ton split system often needs a 25 to 40 ton boom truck, a 10 to 25 ton package unit usually needs a 45 to 75 ton crane with a spreader bar, and chillers or generators often need 90 to 200 tons.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/hvac-rooftop-rigging-lift-service/

### Rates & Sizing Guide
Q: How do I size and price a crane rental in Corpus Christi?
A: Add the load weight to the rigging weight, then check the crane's load chart at your horizontal radius and lift height. Around Corpus Christi, operated rates run about $165 to $240 per hour for boom trucks, up to $650 to $1,200 or more per hour for 160 to 250+ ton cranes, plus mobilization.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-rates-tonnage-calculator/

### Crane Permits & Street Use
Q: Do I need a permit to use a crane in Corpus Christi?
A: Often, depending on where the crane sets up. Work in a public street or sidewalk usually needs a city right-of-way or street-use permit, large cranes moving on highways need TxDMV oversize permits, and tall lifts near airports may require FAA notice. Your crane provider confirms which apply to your job.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/corpus-christi-crane-permits-street-use-faa/

### Crane Cost by Tonnage
Q: How much does a crane rental cost per hour in Corpus Christi?
A: Operated crane rental around Corpus Christi commonly runs about $150 to $300 per hour for smaller 25 to 40 ton hydraulic cranes and $300 to $700 or more per hour for 90 to 150 ton units. Most rentals carry a 2 to 4 hour minimum plus travel. Your provider confirms the actual rate.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-cost-by-tonnage-corpus-christi/

### Crane Cost by Type
Q: Which type of crane rental is cheapest?
A: Boom trucks are usually the least expensive crane option, often around $120 to $220 per hour, for light picks under roughly 30 tons. Hydraulic truck and all-terrain cranes cost more but set up quickly. Crawler cranes cost the most because of transport and assembly. Your provider recommends the type that fits your lift.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-cost-by-type-truck-crawler-boom/

### How to Choose a Crane Provider
Q: What should I ask a crane rental company before booking?
A: Ask whether the operator is certified for the crane type, for a certificate of insurance, how they plan the lift, who provides the rigger and signal person, what ground prep or mats are needed, the billing minimum and travel charges, and the cancellation and weather policy. Get the quote in writing.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/how-to-choose-crane-rental-company-questions/

### Seasonal & Wind Planning
Q: When is the best time to schedule a crane lift in Corpus Christi?
A: Early morning lifts in fall, winter and spring are usually easiest in Corpus Christi because winds are often calmer and heat is lower. Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so plan backup dates during those months. Lifts stop when wind exceeds the crane's chart limits.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/hurricane-season-crane-scheduling-corpus-christi/

### Ground Conditions & Setup
Q: Why do ground conditions matter for crane setup near Corpus Christi?
A: Crane outriggers put very high point loads on the ground, and Coastal Bend soils can include soft clays, sands and shallow groundwater that lose strength when wet. OSHA requires ground that is firm, drained and graded for the crane. Providers often use crane mats or outrigger pads and need to know about buried utilities.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/coastal-soil-ground-conditions-crane-setup/

### Preparing for a Crane Lift
Q: What information does a crane provider need to quote a lift?
A: A crane provider needs the load weight and dimensions, the distance from where the crane can set up to where the load goes, the lift height, site access and surface, overhead obstructions such as power lines, and your preferred date. Photos and a site sketch help. Accurate details prevent sending the wrong size crane.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-lift-plan-what-to-prepare/

### Crane vs. Forklift or Telehandler
Q: When do I need a crane instead of a forklift or telehandler?
A: You usually need a crane when the load is heavy at long reach, must go onto a roof or over obstacles, or exceeds a telehandler's rated capacity at the needed height. Telehandlers handle lighter loads at moderate height and reach. A provider compares the load chart with your weight, height and distance before recommending equipment.
More: https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-vs-forklift-telehandler-when-you-need-crane/

## Key pages
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/): Home: free crane rental request matching for Corpus Christi, TX, with typical cost ranges
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/services/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/services/): Crane rental project types we take requests for, and the factors that move price
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/mobile-hydraulic-crane-rental/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/mobile-hydraulic-crane-rental/): What size mobile hydraulic crane can I rent in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/rough-terrain-crawler-crane-rental/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/rough-terrain-crawler-crane-rental/): When do I need a rough-terrain or crawler crane in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/hvac-rooftop-rigging-lift-service/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/hvac-rooftop-rigging-lift-service/): What size crane do I need to set a rooftop HVAC unit in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-rates-tonnage-calculator/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-rates-tonnage-calculator/): How do I size and price a crane rental in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/corpus-christi-crane-permits-street-use-faa/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/corpus-christi-crane-permits-street-use-faa/): Do I need a permit to use a crane in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-cost-by-tonnage-corpus-christi/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-cost-by-tonnage-corpus-christi/): How much does a crane rental cost per hour in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-cost-by-type-truck-crawler-boom/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-rental-cost-by-type-truck-crawler-boom/): Which type of crane rental is cheapest?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/how-to-choose-crane-rental-company-questions/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/how-to-choose-crane-rental-company-questions/): What should I ask a crane rental company before booking?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/hurricane-season-crane-scheduling-corpus-christi/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/hurricane-season-crane-scheduling-corpus-christi/): When is the best time to schedule a crane lift in Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/coastal-soil-ground-conditions-crane-setup/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/coastal-soil-ground-conditions-crane-setup/): Why do ground conditions matter for crane setup near Corpus Christi?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-lift-plan-what-to-prepare/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-lift-plan-what-to-prepare/): What information does a crane provider need to quote a lift?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-vs-forklift-telehandler-when-you-need-crane/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/crane-vs-forklift-telehandler-when-you-need-crane/): When do I need a crane instead of a forklift or telehandler?
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/service-area/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/service-area/): Towns and counties around Corpus Christi where we take requests
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/faq/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/faq/): Common questions about crane rental in Corpus Christi and about this free service
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/about/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/about/): Who runs CorpusChristiCraneRental.com (Voraus LLC), how matching works, and how we're paid
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/quote/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/quote/): Request form: describe your job once and get matched with one available independent provider
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/privacy/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/privacy/): Privacy policy
- [https://corpuschristicranerental.com/terms/](https://corpuschristicranerental.com/terms/): Terms of use

## How to request help
- Online form (about 2 minutes): https://corpuschristicranerental.com/quote/
- Phone: (361) 520-1900 (leave a voicemail with your name, callback number, project location and a short description)

Last updated: 2026-10-24