Crane Operator: "What do you mean this is the wrong yard, Sir? City Code Inspector the Next Day: "Nope. This will never work right here." Next Door Neighbor: "If I have to stare at that thing everyday I walk out my door, you are going to have to build a privacy fence. I have already spoken to the authorities."
Well that's a 60ton crane which in my area goes for about $235/hr with a 4 hr minimum. The spreader bar is probably a $200 charge. Riggers/oilers (crew to assist) are usually between $75-$100 per hour. Depending if he's charging for any or all of them. I'd say $1200-$1500 is a good estimate possibly up to $2000. Crane service is paid port to port.. so you start getting charged before the crane leaves the yard and after it gets back. The crane has to be inspected and refueled when it gets back, rigging loaded and unloaded. If the crane business is close to the job this is doable in the 4hr minimum charge.
