Boom Truck Rental
Serving Burlington, VT
Burlington is Vermont’s biggest construction market, and we’re in it. We’re based in Swanton — about 45 minutes north on I-89 — and we make regular runs to Burlington and the surrounding metro for crane rental and lifting services on commercial builds, residential projects, and specialty lifts that the local options can’t always handle.
If you’re managing a job in Burlington and you need a crane company that shows up prepared, call us at (802) 370-5361).
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Boom Truck Rental
Not every lift calls for a big crane. For lighter loads, tight spots, and quick jobs, a boom truck is often the smarter, cheaper choice. Green Mountain Crane Service rents boom trucks with a trained operator across Vermont. We are based in Swanton, so most jobs in Franklin County are close by.
What a Boom Truck Does Best
A boom truck is a crane mounted on a work truck. It drives in, sets up fast, makes the pick, and gets out. Because it is smaller and lighter than a full mobile crane, it shines on jobs where speed and a small footprint matter more than maximum reach.
When you rent a boom truck from us, it comes as a crane rental with operator. The operator runs the lift and works hand in hand with your crew. You make one call and get the truck and the person to run it.
A boom truck is a strong fit for jobs like these:
- Setting trusses on a garage, addition, shed, or smaller home
- Lifting bundles of material up to a roof or a second floor
- Placing a rooftop HVAC unit on a low commercial building
- Setting signs, beams, or smaller steel
- Quick picks where a full crane is more truck than the job needs
When to Pick a Boom Truck and When to Go Bigger
The honest answer is that it depends on weight, reach, and your site. A boom truck handles lighter loads and shorter reaches. Once the load gets heavy or the crane has to reach across a wide building, you want a mobile crane rental instead. We would rather tell you which one your job actually needs than send the wrong machine and waste your morning.
If you are not sure, just describe the job when you call. We will tell you straight whether a boom truck covers it or whether you should step up to a larger crane. You can also look at every machine we run on our our crane fleet page.
Built for Vermont Sites
Tight sites are normal up here. A short driveway, a yard hemmed in by trees, low wires, or a build packed close to the road can all rule out a big crane. A boom truck often fits where a larger machine cannot, which is one of the main reasons contractors keep one in their back pocket for the right job.
We also plan around Vermont ground. Mud season, soft pads, and gravel drives change where a truck can safely set up. We ask about access before we quote so we are not surprised on the day. We have run jobs on these back roads and on sites like yours all across the county.
Why Local Matters
Most outfits that bring a crane this far north come up from Burlington or beyond, and they often bill you for the drive and make you wait on their calendar. We are right here in Swanton. For most jobs in St. Albans, Georgia, Fairfax, Highgate, Milton, and nearby towns, that means a quick answer and no long-haul travel charge.
It also means we treat your lift date like it matters, because it does. Your crew is booked and your material is sitting on site. We confirm the truck, the day, and the price before we head out, and we show up on time and ready to work.
Getting a Quote Is Simple
You do not need to know crane terms to get a price. Tell us:
- What you are lifting and roughly how heavy it is
- How high or how far it needs to go
- What the site looks like: driveway, ground, slope, wires, and trees
- The day or week you want
Give us that and we can usually turn around a same-day quote, or get one to you quickly. Photos of the site help, and you are welcome to text them.
Boom Truck Rental FAQs
What is the difference between a boom truck and a mobile crane? A boom truck is smaller and faster to set up, and it fits tight sites. A mobile crane lifts heavier loads and reaches farther. We help you pick the right one based on weight, reach, and your site.
Does the boom truck come with an operator? Yes. Every boom truck rental includes a trained operator who runs the lift and works with your crew. We do not rent bare equipment.
Will a boom truck fit my tight driveway? Often, yes, which is one of its biggest advantages. We still ask about your driveway, slope, and anything overhead before we quote, so we can be sure it will get in and set up safely.
Are you local, or will I pay for travel? We are based in Swanton. For most jobs in Franklin County and the towns around it, there is no long-haul travel fee. If your job sits well outside our area, we will say so up front.
Need a Quick Lift? Let’s Talk
Tell us what you are setting and where, and we will confirm the truck, the day, and the price. Send us your job details or call (802) 370-5361. We are based in Swanton and cover Franklin County and the towns nearby.
Ready to Book a Boom Truck in Burlington?
Call (802) 370-5361 — we’ll talk through your job, confirm equipment, and get you a quote the same day. Contact us and we’ll get back to you fast.