Crane Rental Companies

The global crane rental market is projected to reach USD 68.04 billion by 2030 from USD 53.12 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period. The crane rental market is experiencing growth due to increasing investments in infrastructure, renewable energy, and industrial projects, which are creating new sources of demand for crane rental. Both global and regional companies have the potential for growth as they expand into emerging markets such as the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa.

Crane Rental Companies

The major players in the crane rental market with a significant global presence are United Rentals Inc. (US), Liebherr (Switzerland), PALFINGER AG (Austria), Sarens NV (Belgium), and Mammoet (Netherlands). Market players have adopted strategies such as product launches, partnerships, acquisitions, and expansions to strengthen their position in the crane rental market.

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In March 2024, United Rentals expanded its product line by acquiring Yak Access, LLC, Yak Mat, LLC, and New South Access & Environmental Solutions, LLC for USD 1.1 billion. This acquisition enhanced United Rentals’ specialty rental business and introduced a new segment, “Matting Solutions,” strengthening its presence in a large and growing market.

United Rentals Inc. (US) is the world’s largest equipment rental company. It operates extensively across the US and Canada, with a smaller presence in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. The company operates through two reportable segments: General Rentals and Specialty. The General Rentals segment comprises the rental of general construction and industrial equipment such as backhoes, skid-steer loaders, forklifts, earthmoving machines, and material-handling equipment; aerial work platforms, including boom lifts and scissor lifts; and general tools and light equipment, like pressure washers, water pumps, and power tools. This segment represents the combination of four geographic divisions, such as Central, Northeast, Southeast, and West, and operates across the US and Canada. The company maintains a rental fleet with a total original equipment cost (OEC) of USD 21.4 billion, available for hire on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The fleet includes a wide range of equipment such as general construction and industrial machinery, aerial work platforms, trench safety systems, power and HVAC units, fluid solutions equipment, mobile storage and modular office spaces, surface protection mats, general tools, and light equipment. The company regularly refreshes its fleet, selling used equipment through multiple channels such as online, auctions, brokers, and direct sales, while also providing repair services and parts for customer-owned machinery. United Rentals maintains a comprehensive inventory of crane rentals available in a variety of sizes, capacities, and models to meet diverse project requirements.

Liebherr (Switzerland) is a leading technology company with a diverse range of products and services. It is recognized as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of construction machinery, and the company also provides high-quality, user-focused solutions across various industries. The Group’s holding company, Liebherr-International AG, is headquartered in Bulle, Switzerland. Liebherr’s extensive product portfolio spans 13 segments, including earthmoving equipment, material handling technology, deep foundation machines, mining equipment, mobile and crawler cranes, tower cranes, concrete technology, maritime cranes, gear technology and automation systems, components, refrigerators and freezers, and other related products. The company consists of over 150 companies operating in more than 50 countries worldwide. Liebherr offers flexible rental services for large cranes and specialized accessories, featuring the latest technology and the newest generation of tower cranes to handle demanding projects.

PALFINGER AG (Austria), headquartered in Bergheim, Austria, was founded in 1932. Initially established as a repair workshop for agricultural trailers and vehicles, the company has grown into a global leader in the manufacture of hydraulic lifting, loading, and handling systems. PALFINGER operates over 30 manufacturing and assembly sites in more than 130 countries worldwide. PALFINGER organizes its business into two primary segments: Sales & Service and Operations. In addition to this, the company includes a non-reportable Tail Lift segment and a holding unit. The holding unit encompasses the Group’s administrative functions and strategic initiatives focused on future development. The company offers a wide range of product solutions across multiple sectors, including loader cranes, timber & recycling cranes, hook lifts, tail lifts, aerial work platforms, truck-mounted forklifts and platforms, railway systems, and marine/offshore and wind-power cranes. PALFINGER is active across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East & Africa, and the Asia Pacific, supporting a diversified presence in global markets.

MARKET RANKING

Global competitors like Liebherr, Mammoet, United Rentals, and PALFINGER lead the crane rental market due to their advanced fleets and extensive service networks. Meanwhile, emerging companies such as Action Construction Equipment Ltd. are gaining visibility in regional markets by offering low-cost and versatile crane solutions.

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