In the Texas and Louisiana oilfield, your service truck crane needs to work in the Eagle Ford, the Permian Basin, and along the Gulf Coast — day after day, in the heat, the mud, and the dust. Tiger truck-mounted cranes are built for exactly that environment. Whether you’re running a single lease service truck or outfitting a fleet of oilfield crane trucks, Tiger delivers the capacity and reliability oil patch operations demand.
Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX builds complete oilfield crane truck builds — Tiger Crane + STI or RKI service body on F-550, F-600, or chassis cab — for operators throughout South Texas, the Permian, and Louisiana.
Why Oilfield Fleets Choose Tiger Cranes
- Proven in the patch — Tiger cranes run on Eagle Ford production pads, Permian Basin locations, and Gulf Coast facilities every day. They’re not a theory — they’re a working tool.
- Right capacity for work truck platforms — Oilfield service trucks typically run F-550 to F-600 chassis. Tiger’s 4–10 ton-meter range is matched to these platforms without exceeding payload limits.
- Local dealer advantage — Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX is positioned right in the heart of the South Texas oil patch. We install Tiger cranes and service them; you’re not shipping your truck to a distant crane installer.
- Competitive pricing vs Stellar and Palfinger — Tiger delivers serious oilfield crane performance at a price point that pencils out for single-truck operators and mid-size service companies.
- Pairs with STI bodies — The combination of Tiger Crane + STI service or crane body on an F-550 or F-600 is the dominant oilfield service truck build at Star Truck Equipment.
Tiger Crane Builds for Oilfield Applications
| Application | Tiger Crane Size | Body Pairing | Chassis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lease service truck (LST) | 4–5 ton-meter | STI Service Body | F-550 DRW or Ram 5500 |
| Production facility maintenance | 5–7 ton-meter | STI Crane Body | F-600 |
| Wireline / well service support | 4–6 ton-meter | RKI Crane Body | F-550 DRW |
| Oilfield mechanics truck | 5–8 ton-meter | STI Mechanics Body | F-600 / Medium duty |
| Pipeline construction support | 6–10 ton-meter | STI Heavy Crane Body | F-600 / International MV |
Common Oilfield Crane Truck Jobs for Tiger
- Tank battery maintenance — Lifting pumps, motors, and vessels at production facilities
- SWD (Salt Water Disposal) facility work — Motor pulls, pump replacements, valve assembly lifts
- Pipeline construction support — Rigging and component lifts along ROW for HDD crews and pipeline tie-in crews
- Flowline and gathering system work — Fitting and manifold component handling at compression stations
- Generator and compressor maintenance — Lifting and positioning power generation equipment on remote locations
- Frac sand and water transfer equipment — Rigging and positioning portable pump and manifold equipment
DOT and OSHA Compliance for Oilfield Crane Trucks
Oilfield crane trucks in Texas and Louisiana must comply with both TXDOT weight regulations and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400 crane safety standards. We’ll spec your Tiger crane build to keep you within payload limits for your chassis class and ensure proper load chart documentation comes with the truck.
Build Your Oilfield Crane Truck in Wharton, TX
We’re right in the oil patch — located in Wharton, TX, 60 miles from Houston, and close to the Eagle Ford and Gulf Coast production zones. We spec, install, and deliver complete Tiger Crane + STI or RKI oilfield crane truck builds, and we can source chassis if you need a turn-key solution.
Call (979) 532-1486 to discuss your oilfield crane truck build. Visit us at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488.
Also see: Tiger Crane Bodies Overview | STI Crane Bodies | RKI Crane Bodies | All Crane Bodies