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Value guide
No price chart fits every truck. Here's what decides the number, roughly in order.
Load tag · Free offer, no obligation
About a minute. We call back with a number.
In order
Sets the starting point.
Leaks, cracks, controls.
Engine, transmission, axles.
Truck and crane, read together.
Rust, rot, damage.
Clean registration, no liens.
Local factors
Boom truck sitting in the yard? Get a number in minutes.
Three ways to sell
Private sale: most money, most time. Dealer or auction: simpler, takes a cut. Us: fast, no fees, any condition. How it works.
Value in depth
Two boom trucks from the same year can be worth very different amounts.
A crane that works smoothly and passed its last inspection is usually the biggest single part of a boom truck's value. Leaks, slow functions, a failed load moment indicator or boom wear each take something off. A crane that doesn't work at all still has value in its cylinders, pumps and steel, so it never drops to nothing.
Engine, transmission, frame, kilometres and the state of the cab all matter. A truck that starts, drives and builds air can be driven away, which saves a heavy tow and keeps more of the value. Frame rust, cracks near the crane mount and a tired engine lower the figure. Tell us what you know and we price from there.
Bigger cranes usually bring more, because they carry more steel and their parts are worth more. They also have fewer buyers, since fewer jobs need them. A mid-sized crane in good shape can be easier to sell on than a large one with problems. Capacity and reach set the range; condition decides where in it the truck lands.
Jibs, remote controls, grapples, man baskets, forks and spare outrigger pads all add value if they come with the truck and work. Tell us what's there, even if it sits in a shed. Attachments that belong to a different crane are worth less to us, so mention which crane each one fits if you know.
Current inspection paperwork helps the value, because the next owner can put the crane to work sooner. A recent report with a short list of deficiencies is almost as good, since it shows exactly what needs fixing. No paperwork at all is fine for a sale. It just means the figure assumes the crane needs a full inspection.
For a truck that's going for scrap, the weight of the steel sets the floor, and steel prices move with the market. That's one reason we don't publish prices: a number that was right last month may be wrong this month. A figure from us is based on the truck in front of us and the market on the day we quote it.
Where the truck sits changes the cost of moving it. A truck that drives out of a paved yard costs little to move. One sunk in a field, boxed in behind other trucks or sitting under low wires needs more equipment and time. We build that into the figure and explain it, so the number makes sense.
Clear ownership makes a truck easier to sell, and a missing registration or an open lien slows things down. Neither stops a sale, but both need sorting before payment. If the registration is lost, ICBC can usually help the registered owner. If there's a loan, the lender needs to be paid out or agree in writing.
A rough idea is possible over the phone once we know the crane, the truck and the condition. A firm figure usually needs photos of the crane, the truck, the plates and anything that's broken. If something important turns up on pickup day that wasn't mentioned, we explain it before anything is loaded, and you can still say no.
Questions
We can give a rough idea once we know the truck, the crane and the condition. A firm number usually needs photos.
Often, yes. A good crane on a tired chassis still has value.
No. The tow is built into the offer.
Because boom trucks vary too much. The crane, the chassis, the hours and the condition all change the value, so any price list would be wrong for most trucks.
Not if the truck matches what you described. If something important was missed, like a missing crane part or a different engine, we'll explain why before anything is loaded.
A recent major repair can, especially on the crane's hydraulics or the truck's engine. Keep the invoices and send them with your photos.
Send the truck details. The offer is free and there's no obligation.
