Global Cranes Rental Market is Segmented By Type (Mobile Crane (All-terrain Crane, Crawler Crane, Rough Terrain Crane, Truck Loader Crane), Fixed Crane (Monorail Crane, Tower Crane, Stiff leg Crane, Gantry Crane)), By Capacity (Low, Medium, Heavy), By End-User (Building & Construction, Marine & Offshore, Mining & Excavation, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Others), and by Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031
Market Overview
The Global Cranes Rental Market report analyzes the global market size, shares, recent trends, competitive intelligence, and future market outlook. Cranes rental services provide temporary access to cranes for lifting and moving heavy objects in construction, manufacturing, and other industries. The market is driven by the growing demand for cost-effective lifting solutions, the increasing number of construction and infrastructure development projects, and the flexibility offered by rental services. In the Asia Pacific region, the Global Cranes Rental Market is witnessing significant growth. Key players in the market include Maxim Crane Works, L.P., United Rentals, Inc., Mammoet Holding B.V., and other prominent players.
Market Summary
| Metrics | Details |
| Market CAGR | High |
| Segments Covered | By Type, By Capacity, By End-User, and By Region |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market Share | North America |
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Cranes are the most efficient means to transport huge goods in various circumstances. Renting a crane on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis is the most convenient way to access a variety of cranes without having to own one. It is feasible to rent a crane from either an online rental network or a local crane business.
Small mobile cranes cost around US$ 200 per day to rent and large operated cranes cost closer to US$ 1,000 per day, while large tower cranes can cost around US$ 15,000 to rent for a month. Depending on the type of crane, costs will range from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars. Small carry-deck cranes will be inexpensive, whereas operated cranes or tower cranes will cost much more. Some business owners may not find space to keep compact equipment or attachments and find it easier to return equipment to a rental store where it may be properly stored once a project is completed.
Market Dynamics
The global crane rental market is expected to boost with contractors looking to reduce project operating costs.
Contractors looking to reduce operating costs in the projects
Various countries have experienced a severe recession that devastated the construction market in many areas and heavily impacted business owners and their equipment fleets. Many contractors went to rental since acquiring new expensive machines seemed too hazardous at the time. In some cases, renting equipment was and continues to be a wise decision. Renting allows companies to take on short-term projects, gain access to new revenue streams, use the most up-to-date and cutting-edge technology, cut operational costs, and remove storage requirements. There is also a rent-to-purchase option at the end of the leasing time.
Cranes are essential for the construction industry, moving heavy materials, loading, and unloading, and important equipment used in various sectors such as mining, marine, and civil aviation. Rather than purchasing a crane, renting one is the most convenient way to access a variety of cranes. Cranes are incredibly expensive, period. Even a relatively small, self-erecting crane without any means of locomotion will cost six figures and larger models suitable for working on large-scale projects can easily get into the millions of dollars.
In the meantime, rental costs are generally 1/100th or less of what it costs to buy. Another benefit of renting is that the company can finish tasks without incurring additional costs for equipment upkeep beyond scheduled maintenance. Because maintenance, repairs, and equipment downtime are the responsibility of the rental store or dealership, renting can reduce maintenance costs, repairs, and downtime. To ensure the machine's long-term durability, they should adhere to a routine maintenance schedule for engine oil and filters and hydraulic filter changes.
Stringent regulations on crane operating and rental companies
OSHA's new rule for crane operator training, certification, and evaluation applies to any company that owns or rents cranes or manages a construction project when cranes are in use. With a few exceptions, the rule now requires employers of crane operators to guarantee that each operator has been taught, qualified, and evaluated before operating any equipment covered by 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC. Because crane operations potentially jeopardize the safety of personnel on-site and the general public, this restriction is in place as a precaution. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 90% of crane accidents are caused by human error and 50% of crane accidents that result in injuries result in fatalities.
Project owners, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, and crane rental companies should all be aware of the new requirement. Employers of crane operators are subject to OSHA regulations. Recently, a federal whistleblower investigation led the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has ordered Houston mobile crane rental company to pay an employee nearly US$ 24,000 in back wages, interest, and damages after firing the worker in June 2020 for refusing to drive over federal limits and reported fatigue.
COVID-19 Impact on Market
The rental crane market suffered a downfall due to COVID-19. The demand for crane rental declined with halts in construction, mining, oil & gas, and other sectors. Various companies have reported substantial losses from different regions. For instance, AGD Equipment commented on the effect of the pandemic on the business: The pandemic has canceled ongoing Customers' purchasing plans. The company's rental utilization is probably around 30-40%. Another company, RentEase, had been heavily affected as the lockdowns hit utilization levels, following a drop-off in projects to the point where utilization rates were at 63% and much lower than the industry standard of 75%. As a result, RentEase's customers asked to delay their payments.
Despite the "critical worker" status, the crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industries are bracing for layoffs, have seen projects postponed or canceled, and concluded that the COVID-19 virus's economic collapse would be costly. The U.S. Congress passed a US$ 2 trillion-dollar economic stimulus package. At the same time, the government considered workers in the crane, rigging, and specialized transportation industry as "essential," excused from Jobsite shutdowns due to the pandemic.
Market Segment Analysis
The global crane rental market is segmented based on type, capacity, end-user, and region.
The need for different types of cranes at a single construction site will enhance the demand for crane rental
Based on end-user, the global crane rental market is segmented into building & construction, marine & offshore, mining & excavation, oil & gas, transportation, and others.
Tower cranes are utilized by construction businesses to lift large items like concrete and steel. Tower cranes are also used to transport large items such as motors, acetylene torches, and generators. Rental cranes on-site might help residential building enterprises. A crane allows employees to carry heavy equipment or hoist items to higher floors on multifamily residences, modular construction projects, and single-family dwellings, among other projects. Commercial projects are another use for a crane in construction. Construction projects are frequently required to reach greater heights because many commercial structures have larger dimensions than residential homes. On-site cranes aid in completing various projects in a timely and efficient manner.
Crane rental offers flexible pricing, short-term savings, and no depreciation costs. In the case of crane rental, companies do not have to think about maintenance or storage, saving money and time. Most construction sites will have various jobs and require various cranes. Owning just one crane will limit the types of jobs the company can take on or, in some cases, lead to the crane being used for projects that it's not designed for, which can be highly dangerous. By renting a crane, the company gets the versatility of renting a crane based on the job type, offering maximum efficiency as the company uses the right equipment for the job.
Market Geographical Share
Rapid advancements in the construction industry in Asia-Pacific will boost the demand for the crane rental market
The rapid growth of the economy and the vigorous development of infrastructure construction have promoted the development of the construction machinery market and the rapid progress of the construction machinery industry in the region. The Chinese construction machinery business has gone from strength to strength in just a few years and the construction crane sector has made significant growth. By 2025, India's construction business market is predicted to be the third-largest globally.
Thailand, which is considered an important Southeast Asian rental market, has shifted towards rural projects such as infrastructure and development outside of Bangkok and the central regions. Contractors are not fully investing in machinery purchases. The result is "a great opportunity for rental companies to advance their revenues and customer bases.
In 2021, Thai crane rental company PTK Crane Center took delivery of a Tadano rough terrain GR-1000EX-4 crane. PTK Crane rents cranes to various customers and contractors, including many renovation works and expansion for the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, a major national project costing US$ 360 million to be completed in September 2023. PTK Crane also acquired two additional GT-750ER truck cranes to add to the two already in its fleet from Tadano Italthai Co.
In 2021, Indonesian crane rental company Surabaya Express took delivery of the first 100 tonnes of Grove GRT8100 Rough Terrain crane to arrive in the country. Features include a Grove's Crane Control System and Cummins power unit with ECO mode. Its first job was on port development in Jakarta, while the crane is aimed at the petrochemical and mining sectors. Most cranes offered by the Indonesian rental companies for oil & gas and mining are below 80 tonnes capacity or over 100 tons. The GRT8100 is the first 100 tons available and will give the company a strong advantage in winning work in the growing energy industries.
Companies and Competitive Landscape
The global crane rental market is becoming highly competitive as businesses have shifted to rental options. Major players in the market include Mammoet, Bay Crane, Sarens, Maxim Crane Works, Sanghvi Movers, Deep South, Weldex, Sarens NV, ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp., Lampson International LLC, Action Construction Equipment Ltd., Maxim Crane Works, L.P. among others. The major players in the market are known to incorporate numerous market strategies to achieve growth in the global cranes rental market; these include mergers, acquisitions, product launches, contributions, and collaborations.
Bay Crane
Overview: Bay Crane is a crane rental and specialized transportation solution provider in the Northeastern U.S. The Bay Crane Companies operate out of 6 primary locations in New York, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The company is known for its dependable service and ability to take the most challenging lifting and heavy hauling jobs. The company was founded in 1939 and is based in Long Island City, New York.
Product Portfolio:
- CRAWLER CRANES: The company offers various models, including LIEBHERR LR 11350, LIEBHERR LR 1750, LIEBHERR LR 1600 H BOOM, LIEBHERR LR 1400, and others.
- Key Development: In 2023, Bay Crane Companies, Inc. acquired Gatwood Crane Rental Service, Inc., which will expand the company’s presence into key markets for delivering superior customer service.
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Target Audience 2024
- Service Providers/ Buyers
- Industry Investors/Investment Bankers
- Construction Companies
- Energy & Power Companies
- Crane Owners
- Emerging Companies
- Manufacturers
- Logistics companies
- Distributors
