Call us today! Tel: 301-260-2600  Fax: 301-260-2700 651 Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850

  EFFECTIVE   APRIL 1^ST, 2026       

Thank you for your interest in AC Crane & Sign Service, Inc.  Following is a description of the equipment, as well as our rates:

Effective April 1, 2026

• 2 cranes with 80' and 87' of reach and 2 tons lifting capacity - $240/hour ($720 for three-hour minimum) with operator
• 3 Cranes with 167' of reach and 5 tons lifting capacity - $260/hour ($780 for three-hour minimum) with operator
• Crane with 160' of reach and 15 tons lifting capacity - $280/hour ($1,120 for four-hour minimum) with operator
• Crane with 184' of reach and 30 tons lifting capacity - $340/hour ($1,360 for four-hour minimum) with operator
• Crane with 204' of reach and 30 tons lifting capacity - $350/hour ($1,400 for four-hour minimum) with operator
• Crane rental for rigger or mechanic (crane operator and rigger) for any crane - add $200/hour in addition to regular hourly rate.
• Backhoe $240/hr
• Use of our crane mounted 2 man basket is $85/hour
• Stake Body Truck (or pickup truck) $190/hour, w/ 18 foot trailer $215/hour
• Steel, cut to order and delivered to the job site!  please call for current steel quotes.

Our rates are based on port-to-port from departure in Rockville back to Rockville.  We also offer weekend availability at an overtime rate of $170/hour additional charge for Saturday, and $220/hour additional charge for Sundays and Holidays. Normal operating hours are from 7 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. Overtime rates apply outside these hours.

Crane Lift plans - $950 in house, and $1,150 for 3D. Public Space Permit - $1,150 depending on county / jurisdiction.
A $150 No Permit Liability Fee is charged if no Public Space Permit is obtained.

Cancellation policy: a FOUR HOUR advance notice of cancellations must be received or else a TWO HOUR minimum charge will be imposed.

All lifting and rigging equipment is stocked on the cranes. We also offer pick-up of materials, such as A/C units, signage, etc., and delivery of these materials to the job site. We can also receive and store A/C units and equipment in our 15,000 square foot warehouse. Call for receiving and storage quotes.
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