Truck cranes and crane trucks: prices and what to check in the Philippines
In the Philippines a pickup-mounted hydraulic crane or electric hoist is listed at about ₱11,900 to ₱69,600, while truck-mounted cranes start near ₱380,900 and large boom units reach ₱1,384,000. The quickest way to get current prices for your load and boom length is a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Philippines, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Typical listing | Approximate price |
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| Pickup-mounted hydraulic crane or electric hoist | 1,100 lb electric hoist, 12 V hydraulic crane | ₱11,900 to ₱69,600 |
| Telescopic or knuckle-boom truck crane | Prepayment listing, 20,000 class | from ₱380,900 |
| Large truck-mounted boom crane | Lifting and transport combination, Chinese-built mounted crane | ₱1,034,800 to ₱1,384,000 |
Listings for toy models and crane trailers are not counted in these figures.
What to check before you rent or buy
Ask the seller for the latest inspection record and the load chart for the boom length you need, not only the maximum capacity. Industry guidance describes annual inspections carried out to the manufacturer's procedures, and the warranty and liability terms come from the maker, so ask who stands behind the machine if something fails.
Weather and the season
The climate is tropical: hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Outdoor lifts and ground work slow down in heavy rain, so agree on a backup date with the seller. Book for the drier part of the year where you can, and ask whether the operator will wait out a downpour before starting.
How cranes are hired and quoted
Ask whether the quote is per job or per day, and what the lease term includes, such as the operator, fuel and travel from the depot. Name the city where the lift happens, because Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City and Davao City can each quote differently. Dimensions are given in metres and loads in tonnes or kilograms.
What to write in your request
Give the machine type, whether you buy or rent, the condition, the payload, the boom length, the load you need to lift, the city and the lease term. Add the year and your budget. A photo of the site access helps a seller judge whether a truck fits the street.
Get offers through BlaBlaPrice, free for buyers. Describe the lift in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. BlaBlaPrice's AI reads the request, asks for anything missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their price and terms, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. Create a request or browse heavy equipment.
Questions and answers
How much does a truck crane cost in the Philippines?
Pickup-mounted hydraulic cranes and electric hoists are listed from about ₱11,900 to ₱69,600. Truck-mounted cranes start near ₱380,900, and large boom units go up to about ₱1,384,000, so boom length and capacity decide the price.
Can I rent a truck crane for one day?
Ask sellers whether the quote is per day or per job and whether the operator is included. The lease term changes the rate, so state how long you need the crane.
Where should the crane come from?
Name the city where the lift happens. Travel from the depot changes the cost, so Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City and Davao City can each give a different quote.
Do I need an inspection record?
Ask the seller for the latest inspection record and the load chart. Industry guidance describes annual inspections done to the manufacturer's procedures.
