Commercial crane rental and rigging companies run some of the hardest-working trucks on any jobsite —
hauling rigging hardware, slings, shackles, spreader bars, and chain in and out of yards and active lift
sites, often while a crane operator or rigger also needs a mounted crane of their own for smaller pick-and-set
work that doesn’t justify calling out the big iron. The right service truck keeps rigging gear organized,
dry, and secure between lifts, and gives crews the lift capacity to handle setup work without waiting on a
larger crane. At Star Truck Equipment in Wharton, TX, we build
and install truck bodies for crane rental, rigging, and heavy-lift companies across Texas and Louisiana.

Crane Bodies for Rigging Crews

Rigging crews frequently need to set smaller loads, position outrigger pads, or stage equipment before the
main crane arrives — jobs that are faster and safer with a truck-mounted crane instead of hand-carrying
heavy hardware. Our Tiger Cranes lineup mounts
directly to a service body chassis, giving crane rental and rigging crews their own lift capability for
day-to-day support work. Paired with an
STI (Service Trucks International) service
body, crews get crane reach plus lockable compartments for slings, shackles, and rigging hardware in one
vehicle.

Service Bodies for Rigging Hardware Storage

Wire rope slings, chain, shackles, and spreader bar hardware are expensive and need to stay dry, organized,
and secure — not rattling loose in an open bed. STI service bodies give rigging companies compartmented,
lockable storage that keeps hardware sorted by capacity and rating, while heavy-duty shelving and drawer
packages make load charts, tag lines, and inspection tags easy to find on a busy lift day. For companies that
also haul spreader bars, timber mats, or crane counterweights, a
flatbed from
CM or
Norstar adds an open deck rated for
concentrated point loads.

What Crane Rental and Rigging Companies Should Look For

• Rated crane capacity — matched to the heaviest rigging hardware or components your crew sets
• Lockable, compartmented storage — keeps slings, shackles, and chain organized and secure between jobs
• Reinforced deck — handles spreader bars, mats, and counterweights without denting
• Weather-tight compartments — protects certified rigging hardware from moisture and corrosion

Whether your company needs a full crane and service body combination for support lifts or a heavy-duty
flatbed for hauling rigging equipment and mats, we’ll spec the build around how your crew actually works on
the jobsite — not just what’s sitting on the lot.

Get Your Crane Rental or Rigging Truck Built Right

Star Truck Equipment installs crane bodies, service bodies, and flatbeds for commercial crane rental and
rigging companies across Texas and Louisiana from our shop in Wharton, TX. Call us at
(979) 532-1486 or browse our Tiger
Cranes and STI service bodies to get
started.