About Desert Crane

Heavy Lifting and Crane Services in Palm Springs, CA

At Desert Crane Service Inc. we have been in the crane business since 1984, providing fast and reliable crane services in Palm Springs, CA. We can transport and move any of your heavy or immovable objects and place them in a new location for you. We offer crane rental services for all residential and commercial contractors, homeowners, and businesses.

With over 35 years of local experience in California, Desert Crane Service Inc. offers the most affordable services for hoisting and rigging. Desert Crane Service also offers a high level of personalized service and we pride ourselves on providing customers quick and responsive services. Using the best equipment available, we can quickly move anything from large rocks, trees or boulders, air conditioning units, spas, steel beams, or practically any other heavy object. Contact Desert Crane Service to move your heavy equipment for you!

Crane and Lifting Services

Our range of crane and equipment lifting services covers:

Then there are also the crane services we offer to contractors needing help with specific heavy lifting. Some of these types of crane lifting include:

Contact Desert Crane Service for Crane Rentals and Services in Palm Springs

There is no job too big or too small for us to handle at Desert Crane Service Inc. We are one of the largest crane companies in the Desert and we provide the longest boom length to our customers. We even have great success setting up the huge sets for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach each year, so you know you can entrust in our crane services with full confidence.

If you need heavy lifting or crane services in Palm Springs, California, or surrounding areas in Coachella Valley, entrust only in Desert Crane Service Inc. We provide the most affordable and reliable crane and lifting services and we are always ready to help you.

Give us a call today at 760-292-2738 or you can contact us through our online contact form. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have.

Real Client Needs in Palm Springs

Larry G.

I need help setting a sand and grease interceptor in the Desert Hospital basement in Palm Springs and want to meet to confirm access because the space is tight.
David I.

I called to arrange crane work to set up three empty containers at Windy Point and asked about availability and rates. I requested a quote and will confirm the booking after I check my schedule.
Jose L.

I'm looking to have a crane place a ~6,000 lb container about 60–80 ft into my Cathedral City backyard; I received a quote of $1,600 (4-hour minimum) and will confirm access with my neighbor before scheduling, with possible weekend availability if I pay on site.
Anonymous User

I called about moving a palm tree and asked for an approximate price. They said they provide the crane/lift only and a landscaper must dig the tree first, and the rep offered to help if needed.
Anonymous User

I called to arrange crane service to set six large date palms; I was quoted a $600/hour rate with a four-hour minimum and scheduled a site visit for Thursday to confirm details.
Charles F.

I need a small hot tub craned out of my yard and loaded onto a trailer; I'm looking to have it done soon (ideally Friday or Saturday) and am awaiting a callback to arrange details.
Brian R.

I'm calling to get a quote to set three date palms at my home because the delivered trees are larger than expected and my bobcat can't handle them; I will send photos and the address so the crew can evaluate and follow up.
David I.

I called to schedule a pre-site visit for crane service to move containers in Whitewater; the company representative agreed to look at the site and will call me back to confirm a meeting time.
David I.

I need a crane to place three 40-foot containers near Whitewater in Palm Springs for an art exhibit around Coachella/Stagecoach; I asked about site checks and pricing and was given availability and a rate.
Anonymous User

I need a price estimate for a large crane lift to set a rooftop package unit at the Baritz. I asked the company to call me back in about an hour to discuss details.
Whitewater P.

I'm calling to place a 40-foot mobile home and need a specialized three-part spreader bar to safely belly-pick it; I asked whether the company has the required rigging and can coordinate sourcing it and performing the lift.
Anonymous User

I called to schedule a crane to install six pumps at a property in PGA West and asked them to check site access; the rep said they'd text me to get the address and confirm availability.
Anonymous User

I called Desert Crane to see if their crane could reach an HVAC unit on a two-story building about 129–150 feet from the street in Palm Springs; they asked for the property address and Google Earth info to check logistics and quoted $600/hour with a four-hour minimum.
Anonymous User

I need a crane to lift a spa over a small wall into my courtyard and asked for a cost estimate; I was told an estimated price of about $800 and to call back with about one day's notice when the spa is ready.
Anonymous User

I called requesting a quote for crane services including an operator; I was told the company provides both and will follow up shortly.
Anonymous User

I'm calling to confirm whether you still have your 100-ton crane available — I plan to schedule a job after the New Year and was checking availability.