Crane Rental Market Report 2026

The crane rental market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $50.54 billion in 2025 to $53.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in construction and infrastructure development increasing demand for temporary lifting equipment, rising preference for renting cranes over ownership to reduce capital and maintenance costs, expansion of industrial projects requiring specialized lifting solutions, development of transportation and onsite setup services enhancing rental accessibility, increased availability of trained crane operators supporting safe rental operations.

The crane rental market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $67.95 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of advanced and high-capacity cranes for complex construction projects, growing demand for rental services driven by large-scale urban development and megaprojects, increasing integration of telematics and fleet management systems in rental offerings, expansion of renewable energy installations requiring heavy-lift crane support, development of customized and turnkey lifting solutions enhancing value-added rental services. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for crane rentals due to growing construction and infrastructure projects, increasing shift toward long-term rental contracts for cost efficiency, expansion of specialized lifting services for complex industrial operations, higher adoption of operator-assisted rental services for safety compliance, growing preference for mobile cranes due to flexibility and rapid deployment.

The rise in construction activities is significantly contributing to the expansion of the crane rental market. Construction activities involve the building, repairing, or modification of structures such as buildings, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure. This growth is largely driven by increasing urbanization, which boosts the demand for residential, commercial, and infrastructure developments. Crane rental services support these activities by offering flexible and cost-efficient access to heavy lifting equipment, which is essential for transporting materials, assembling components, and keeping projects on schedule. For example, in July 2023, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that the number of dwellings under construction rose to 240,813 in the March quarter of 2023, up from 240,065 in 2022. This included an increase in new houses, from 101,240 in 2022 to 103,778 in 2023. This continued growth in construction is driving increased demand for crane rentals.

Companies in the crane rental market are emphasizing the development of advanced lifting technologies to meet the evolving demands of large and complex construction projects. One such innovation is the high-capacity all-terrain crane, which merges the mobility of truck-mounted cranes with the lifting power of rough-terrain models. In May 2023, AP Rentals Ltd., a China-based equipment rental firm, launched a 200-ton all-terrain crane designed to perform demanding lifting tasks in challenging environments, including building construction, bridge erection, and installations requiring extended reach. With its high load capacity and long boom, this crane delivers reliable performance across diverse site conditions, making it ideal for major construction undertakings.

In October 2025, Wilkerson Crane Rental Inc., a U.S.-based crane rental company, acquired Jensen Crane Services from the Rasmussen Group for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition expands Wilkerson's fleet, workforce, and geographic presence, allowing the company to better serve the wind energy and infrastructure sectors in the upper Midwest. Jensen Crane Services Inc., based in the U.S., provides crane rental services.

Major companies operating in the crane rental market are Liebherr Group, Mammoet Holding B.V., Terex Corporation, Konecranes PLC, TNT Crane & Rigging Inc., Sarens NV/SA, Maxim Crane Works LP, BMS Group, Bigge Crane and Rigging Co., Shethia Erectors and Material Handlers Ltd., Sanghvi Movers Limited, Buckner Heavy Lift Cranes, Capital City Group Inc., Lampson International, Tara Chand Logistic Solutions Ltd, Holland Manufacturing Company Inc., RMS Cranes LLC, Barkat Cranes And Equipments Pvt. Ltd., Amrik Singh And Sons Crane Service Pvt Ltd, Safest Lift Handling Loading And Lifting Equipment Rental LLC.

North America was the largest region in the crane rental market in 2025. The regions covered in the crane rental market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on steel, mechanical parts, and heavy machinery have raised procurement and servicing costs for crane rental providers, affecting mobile and fixed crane fleets in import-dependent regions. Construction, mining, and marine segments experience cost increases and project delays due to higher rental rates. Nonetheless, tariffs stimulate domestic manufacturing, encourage localized servicing, and promote regional investment in crane fleets, reducing long-term reliance on imported machinery.

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Crane rental is the provision of cranes on a temporary basis for tasks involving the lifting, moving, and positioning of heavy materials or equipment at construction sites, industrial projects, and other worksites. This service may include different types of cranes, often with the option of trained operators. Renting cranes allows businesses to perform heavy lifting operations without incurring the expenses of purchasing and maintaining the machinery.

The primary types of crane rental are mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Mobile cranes are flexible, self-propelled lifting machines mounted on wheels or tracks, designed to lift, move, and position heavy loads across various construction or industrial sites. These cranes are available in a range of lifting capacities including low, low medium, heavy, and extremely heavy, and serve numerous end users, including building and construction, marine and offshore, mining and excavation, oil and gas, transportation, and other industries.

The countries covered in the crane rental market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The crane rental market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as crane operator services, transportation and setup services, maintenance and support contracts, and customized lifting solutions. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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