Rough-Terrain vs All-Terrain vs Crawler Cranes

Crane types compared — rough-terrain, all-terrain, truck and crawler cranes, their capacity, mobility and best use, with price ranges.

Which crane type fits your lift and site — and what each costs.

Cranes differ more by mobility than by lift. Here is how the main types compare.

Type Best for Price
Rough-terrain confined sites $80k – $350k
All-terrain road + heavy lift $300k – $900k
Crawler sustained heavy lift $250k – $1.2M

Why buyers choose us

  • RT for tight sites
  • AT travels road + lifts
  • Crawler for heaviest lifts
  • Match capacity chart to load

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Frequently asked questions

Which crane type do I need?

Rough-terrain for confined sites, all-terrain for road travel plus lifting, crawler for the heaviest sustained lifts.

How much is a used crane?

From about $80k for a rough-terrain crane up to $1.2M for a large crawler crane.

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