Truck mounted mobile cranes are the most common type of crane in use today. They are reliable and versatile in their uses, which is why most contractors opt to use this type of crane over other options. A truck mounted mobile crane sits atop a standard truck chassis which is important for multiple reasons. Firstly this allows the crane to be driven independently from the crane rental warehouse to your site. When using other crane types you have to sort out transportation to get from point A to B, and you will likely need to gain special licenses to carry such an oversize load. A truck mounted mobile crane can be driven on city streets as well as the highway, so you can get your crane on the job site quickly and easily.
The use of a standard truck chassis means more cash stays in your pocket as well. In addition to cutting costs in terms of special licensing, the truck mounted mobile crane uses many mass produced parts that run cheaper than specialty parts for other types of cranes. Tires or other parts that may need to be replaced will be much less expensive with a truck mounted mobile crane than a crawler crane for example.