At CranesList our website offers a wide selection of Pre-Owned Cranes. Our listings are comprehensive and provide a lot of detail about the cranes. If you are interested in crane contact us. We are happy to answer any questions. If you are ready to purchase a crane we will work with you and the owner to arrange inspections and facilitate a transaction that is optimal for both. We will assist in the finalization of the sale. We are really looking for a win-win between buyer and seller.

CranesList Comprehensive Listings

At CranesList we strive to offer the best Crane Listings on the web. This is a key difference between us and most of the other Crane Websites.

Many of the Crane websites started from print publications where they were selling classified ads by the inch. The "norm" was ads that look like this...

A Typical Crane Ad...

A CranseList Comprehnsive Listing...

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At CranesList we try to convey the most information possible and to organize it in a way that makes it easy to understand.  This saves all parties involved a lot of time. Our Comprehensive

Crane Buyers FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I buy a crane on CranesList?

The short answer is you contact us. If we are listing a crane you are interested in we will answer any questions and work with you and the buyer to bring about a successful transaction. We present your concerns, questions and offers to the buyer and arrange for inspections. For more info see Buying a Crane on CranesList.

Why should I buy a crane on CranesList?

We strive to work out crane sales that are beneficial to all parties. Crane sales are complex and we have the experience to bring them to a successful

When buying or selling cranes you will the word "Certified" or "Inspected" comes up frequently. But describing the meaning of these varies depending on the type of certification or inspection being described. At CranesList we try to keep the meaning of these clear.

Typically when a Crane is certified there is an organization that has inspected the Crane and found that it meets their criteria for safety and/or functionality. These can be government organizations such as OSHA, CAL/OSHA or the Department of Transportation. Others are provided by Associations or Private Companies such as ANSI or

Crane Financing is often desirable in the acquisition of a pre-owned crane. Because many crane purchases are project driven maximizing cash flow until the final payments are received can be workable. Leasing also can be a viable option. For Owner/Operators financing can be tailored to unique needs such as seasonal work and earning potential from the crane.

Financing a crane purchase brings special considerations unique to the industry. It's quite different in many ways than financing a home, car or boat.

At CranesList we work with specialists in Crane Financing who we know and trust to work

There are a lot of advantages to buying a Pre-Owned crane. Obviously the cost is going to be less than the purchase of a new crane and the savings will be in the thousands of dollars. Often the savings can be over $100,000 dollars. This can make a big difference in the budget for project or business operation. But like any purchase there are things to be aware of.

Finding a Pre-Owned crane

Cranes are advertised in trade publications, websites, Craigslist, eBay and local newspapers and Auto/Truck classified sections. One of the challenges you face is trying to see all the available inventory.