Inspected Used Truck Cranes at Auction in UAE

Truck cranes combine high lifting capacity with a road-going mobile carrier, allowing crane fleets to travel between projects and set up for lifting without transporting the crane on a separate lowbed in many situations.

They are widely used for construction, infrastructure, steel erection, industrial installation, precast work, plant maintenance, equipment placement, and major lifting projects.

Through Makana's online machinery auctions, contractors, crane-rental companies, industrial businesses, and equipment traders can bid on used truck cranes in the UAE alongside other cranes at auction, with each unit inspected and documented before bidding.

Truck Cranes for Mobile Heavy Lifting

Truck cranes are designed for projects that require both substantial lifting capacity and movement between jobs.

Applications include:

• Structural steel erection
• Precast concrete installation
• Heavy equipment placement
• Industrial projects
• Infrastructure
• Bridge work
• Mechanical installation
• Construction
• Plant maintenance
• Utility projects

Telescopic booms allow quick setup and provide a wide range of working heights and radii.

50-Ton, 80-Ton and Larger Truck Cranes

Truck cranes are available across a broad capacity range.

Mid-capacity machines can cover general construction and equipment placement.

Higher-capacity models support heavier structural, infrastructure, and industrial work.

Makana's listings have included machines such as the Sany STC500 in the 50-tonne class and Zoomlion ZTC800V truck cranes in the 80-tonne class.

Actual lifting capability depends on boom length, working radius, counterweight configuration, and crane setup, so rated maximum capacity is only one part of the crane's working envelope.

Truck Crane vs Boom Truck Crane

A truck crane is a dedicated lifting machine on a purpose-built road carrier.

A boom truck crane mounts a smaller hydraulic crane on a conventional commercial truck chassis.

The boom truck is highly practical for material delivery and moderate lifting, and buyers can compare boom truck cranes at auction.

The dedicated truck crane provides greater lifting capacity, longer boom reach, more substantial outriggers, and a carrier designed specifically around crane operations.

Truck Crane vs Rough Terrain Crane

A truck crane is designed to move efficiently between projects using roads.

A rough terrain crane is optimised for movement on unfinished ground within the jobsite.

This makes truck cranes particularly useful for crane fleets serving several projects across the UAE, while rough terrain cranes fit projects where on-site off-road mobility is the priority.

Every Truck Crane Is Inspected before Auction

Makana supports every listed crane with a detailed 75+ point inspection and verification process.

Depending on the crane, the process can cover:

• Carrier engine
• Transmission and drivetrain
• Steering
• Braking systems
• Tyres and axles
• Hydraulic system
• Telescopic boom
• Jib where fitted
• Slewing system
• Outriggers
• Winches
• Counterweight system
• Crane and carrier controls
• Safety systems
• Visible boom and carrier structure

Electronic tools such as Jaltest V9 can provide additional machine-system information and fault data where compatible.

Oil analysis and other technical testing may also be available depending on the crane.

250+ Images, Operational Videos and 3D Views

A truck crane is a complex asset, so Makana provides extensive visual documentation to support remote bidding.

Listings can include:

• 250+ high-resolution inspection images
• Detailed boom photography
• Outrigger and counterweight images
• Carrier and axle close-ups
• Crane and driving-cab photography
• Operational lifting videos
• Walkaround footage
• Technical specifications
• Inspection information
• 360° views
• 3D views where available

Physical viewing can also be arranged at Makana's yard in Jebel Ali, Dubai.

How to Bid on Truck Cranes Online

Makana is an online heavy equipment auction platform based in Jebel Ali, Dubai. Each sale runs as a timed machinery auction, so buyers can participate from anywhere. Registration is free.

Buyers register and verify their Makana accounts before bidding.

A refundable deposit activates bidding power generally equal to 10 times the deposited amount.

Buyers can bid directly or use MaxBid to let the auction system compete automatically within their maximum.

Anti-sniping extensions can keep bidding open if offers continue near the scheduled closing time.

Reserved and Unreserved Truck Crane Auctions

Makana runs both reserved and unreserved machinery auctions. The format is shown on each listing before bidding starts, so you always know how the crane will sell.

• Reserved auction: the seller sets a minimum selling price. The crane sells when bidding meets the reserve, subject to the auction terms.
• Unreserved auction (No Reserve): there is no minimum selling price. Bidding opens from the displayed starting bid and the highest bidder wins at closing, subject to the auction terms.

Prefer to Buy Without Bidding?

If a project needs a crane quickly, selected used truck cranes are also available through Buy Now at a fixed price, with the same inspection reports and media as auction listings.

Lifting capacities, boom lengths, brands, operating hours, carrier mileage, model years, and starting bids change as stock is added and sold.

International Crane Buyers and Heavy Transport

International crane dealers and contractors can participate remotely.

Makana can support:

• Sales documentation
• JAFZA procedures
• Customs and export preparation
• Heavy transport
• Port delivery
• Shipping coordination

Consign Your Truck Crane to Makana Auctions

A truck crane can represent a significant amount of fleet capital, even when utilisation falls or the fleet moves to a different capacity class.

Crane-rental companies, contractors, industrial businesses, and fleet owners can consign truck cranes through Makana, from a single crane to a full fleet disposal, with a choice of reserved or unreserved format.

Makana handles:

• Crane valuation
• 75+ point inspection
• Professional photography
• Operational videos
• Documentation
• Online auction listing
• Free marketing
• Promotion to verified UAE and international buyers
• Online bidding
• Sale support

Registration is free, cranes reach verified buyers fast, and sellers are paid within 3 to 5 days. For a starting figure, try the heavy equipment valuation calculator.

Cash Upfront and Minimum Price Guarantee

Eligible cranes can qualify for a cash advance before bidding begins and a minimum price guarantee.

This can help crane owners release part of the equipment's value before the auction closes while Makana manages the preparation and sale process.

FAQs About Truck Cranes at Makana Auctions

Can truck cranes be purchased online through Makana?

Yes. Registration is free, and verified buyers can bid online from the UAE or overseas. Selected cranes are also available through Buy Now.

Are truck cranes inspected?

Yes. Every listed crane goes through Makana's 75+ point inspection and verification process.

Can buyers review the crane remotely?

Yes. Listings can include 250+ images, operational lifting videos, inspection information, specifications, and virtual views. Physical viewing at Makana's yard in Jebel Ali can also be arranged.

Are truck crane auctions reserved or unreserved?

Makana runs both. In a reserved auction the seller sets a minimum price that bidding must meet. In an unreserved (No Reserve) auction there is no minimum and the highest bidder wins at closing. The format is displayed on each listing before bidding.

Can international crane buyers participate?

Yes. Makana supports remote bidding, documentation, export, and heavy-equipment logistics.

Can I consign a truck crane?

Yes. Makana handles valuation, inspection, media, marketing, bidder verification, and the auction process, and pays sellers within 3 to 5 days.

Can eligible crane sellers receive cash upfront?

Yes. Eligible cranes can receive a cash advance and minimum price guarantee.