When your service truck needs to lift, Tiger delivers. Tiger truck-mounted cranes are the crane body of choice for oilfield service companies, pipeline contractors, utility fleets, and construction crews across Texas and Louisiana. At Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we install Tiger Cranes on service bodies, crane bodies, and mechanics truck bodies — turn-key, right out of our shop.
Tiger Crane Models Available at Star Truck Equipment
Tiger manufactures a range of truck-mounted crane sizes to match different truck classes and lift requirements:
- Tiger 3 ton-meter crane — Entry-level work truck crane for F-450/F-550 base trucks. Handles most utility truck, electrician, and light contractor applications. Compact, lightweight design keeps payload margin high.
- Tiger 4–5 ton-meter crane — The most popular size for oilfield service trucks and pipeline contractor utility trucks. Fits F-550/Ram 5500, pairs perfectly with RKI and STI service bodies.
- Tiger 6–7 ton-meter crane — Mid-heavy service crane for F-600 and Ram 5500 platforms. Handles larger component lifts — cylinder swaps, motor pulls, equipment positioning on construction sites.
- Tiger 8–10 ton-meter crane — Maximum capacity Tiger crane. Requires F-600 or medium-duty (Class 5–6) chassis. Used by heavy equipment maintenance fleets, oilfield crane trucks, and large pipeline contractors.
Best Service Body Pairings for Tiger Cranes
| Tiger Crane Size | Recommended Body | Chassis | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ton-meter | RKI Service Body | F-450/F-550 SRW | Utility trucks, electricians, telecom |
| 4–5 ton-meter | STI Service Body or RKI | F-550 DRW / Ram 5500 | Oilfield service, pipeline contractors |
| 6–7 ton-meter | STI Crane Body | F-600 / Ram 5500 | Heavy construction, equipment maintenance |
| 8–10 ton-meter | STI Heavy-Duty Crane Body | F-600 / Medium-duty | Major component lifts, oilfield heavy fleet |
Why Tiger Cranes for Texas Service Trucks?
- Right-sized for work trucks — Tiger cranes are optimized for F-450 through F-600 Class 4–6 trucks, not oversized for the platform
- Competitive pricing — Tiger delivers serious crane performance at a price point that makes sense for single-truck operations and small fleets, not just mega-fleets
- Local installation — We install Tiger Cranes at our Wharton, TX shop; no need to ship your truck to a separate crane installer
- Strong Texas dealer support — Parts availability and service support across the Texas Gulf Coast region
- Pairs with STI and RKI bodies — Factory-compatible crane pad sizing for the most popular service body brands we carry
Tiger Crane vs. Competitors
Tiger competes with Palfinger, Stellar, and Autocrane in the truck-mounted crane market. For Texas work truck buyers, Tiger’s advantage is its right-sized capacity range, competitive pricing, and local dealer availability. See our detailed comparisons:
Order a Tiger Crane Build at Star Truck Equipment
We source, install, and deliver complete Tiger Crane builds at our Wharton, TX facility. Tell us your chassis, your application, and your lift requirement — we’ll spec the right crane and service body combination and turn it into a ready-to-work truck.
Call (979) 532-1486 or visit 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488. We serve Texas and Louisiana fleets.
Also see: STI Crane Bodies | RKI Crane Bodies | All Crane Bodies