Crane lifting steel beams at a construction site
Serving Chicagoland Since Day One

Your job gets heavier.
So do we.

When a pour can't wait, a steel crew needs a lift, or a rooftop unit won't fit through the door — Dan's Crane Rental Service shows up on time, sets up clean, and gets it done right the first time.

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24/7
Emergency calls accepted
100%
Safety record
Local
West Chicago-based
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What We Do

Crane solutions built for
real job sites.

From foundation pours to rooftop mechanical installs, we handle the lifts that keep your project moving — on schedule and within budget.

Mobile Crane Rentals

Truck-mounted and rough-terrain cranes from 30 to 150 tons. Ideal for commercial builds, steel erection, and concrete placements across the Chicago area.

Emergency & After-Hours

A concrete pour doesn't wait, and neither do we. Available around the clock for urgent lifts, storm damage, and time-critical commercial calls.

Permit & Planning Support

We help navigate city requirements, road closures, and overhead clearance assessments so your lift day goes smoothly from setup to strike.

Rigging & Signal Ops

Certified riggers and signal persons on every lift. Custom rigging plans for irregular loads, tight access, and sensitive structural placements.

Delivery & Transport

Equipment mobilization and material delivery to job sites throughout DuPage, Kane, and Cook counties. We bring the crane to you — not the other way around.

Safety-First Operations

Every lift is planned, briefed, and executed with a zero-compromise approach to site safety. OSHA-compliant procedures on every job, every time.

Crane operator preparing for a lift at a West Chicago job site
Steel beams being positioned by crane on a commercial build
Close-up of crane cable and rigging hardware
Crane boom extended against a Chicago skyline
Local
West Chicago · Est. Chicagoland
About Us

Built on a reputation
for showing up.

Dan's Crane Rental Service is headquartered in West Chicago and has been serving contractors, developers, and property managers throughout the Chicagoland area for years. We're not a national franchise — we're your neighbors, and your project's success is our reputation on the line.

We specialize in the lifts that other companies skip: tight urban sites, after-hours emergency calls, and loads that need a custom rigging plan. Our operators are Illinois-certified, our equipment is maintained on schedule, and our pricing is straightforward — no surprise mobilization fees, no hidden charges.

Licensed & insured in Illinois
OSHA-compliant procedures
Well-maintained fleet
Transparent, upfront pricing
Our Fleet

Right machine.
Right lift.

We match the crane to your load, site conditions, and timeline — not the other way around.

Compact 30-ton mobile crane on a residential site
30 Tons

Compact Mobile

Ideal for residential and tight-access commercial sites. Quick setup, minimal footprint.

65-ton all-terrain crane at a commercial construction project
65 Tons

All-Terrain

Four-wheel drive, full suspension. Handles uneven ground and soft soil with confidence.

100-ton truck-mounted crane lifting steel beams
100 Tons

Truck-Mounted

Workover-style boom for precision lifts. Perfect for steel erection and concrete work.

Heavy-duty 150-ton crane at an industrial facility
150 Tons

Heavy-Haul

For large industrial projects, HVAC units, and heavy structural placements.

Not sure what you need?
Recent Work

Projects we've
lifted together.

Every lift tells a story — here are a few from jobs around the Chicagoland area.

Multi-story commercial building under construction in DuPage County
Commercial · DuPage County

Office Complex Steel Erection

Multi-phase steel framing lift across a 3-acre commercial site with tight street access and overhead utility constraints.

Rooftop mechanical unit being lowered onto a retail building
Retail · Kane County

Rooftop Mechanical Placement

Large HVAC units lowered 40 feet onto an occupied retail building during overnight hours to avoid business disruption.

Concrete pump and crane working together on a foundation pour
Industrial · Cook County

Warehouse Foundation Pour

Coordinated concrete delivery and crane-assisted placement for a 50,000 sq ft distribution center foundation.

Crane lifting prefabricated structural components on a residential site
Residential · Dupage County

Custom Home Structural Lift

Precision placement of prefabricated trusses and heavy timber frames in a tight suburban lot with overhead lines.

Got a lift that won't wait?

Call us now or fill out the form below. We respond to every inquiry the same business day — often within the hour.

(630) 377-7775 Request a Quote
Get in Touch

Let's talk about
your next lift.

Whether you need a quote for a scheduled project or an emergency lift tonight, reach out and we'll get back to you fast.

Phone
(630) 377-7775
Available 24/7 for emergency calls
Email
danscrane@aol.com
We respond same business day
Office

3N361 Powis Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185-1027

DuPage County · Chicagoland

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