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Crane lifts for rooftop HVAC and AC units

Setting a new rooftop unit, swapping a failed one or pulling old equipment off a roof is one of the most common reasons people need a crane. Here's what the operator will want to know so the quote matches the job.

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Typical rooftop HVAC lifts

  • Setting new package units or RTUs on curbs
  • Change-outs, where the old unit comes down and the new one goes up in the same visit
  • Condensers, air handlers and exhaust fans on commercial roofs
  • Removing abandoned equipment before a re-roof

What to have ready

  • The unit's weight from the manufacturer's spec sheet or submittal, plus the old unit's weight if it's coming down
  • Building height, and how far the unit sits from where a crane could park. Reach (radius) often matters more than height.
  • Where the crane can set up: parking lot, street, alley or dirt lot
  • Overhead power lines, trees, canopies or anything else in the swing path
  • Whether your mechanical crew, curb adapter and rigging will be ready when the crane arrives

Tips that make the lift go smoothly

Have the HVAC crew disconnect the old unit and prep the curb before the crane shows up, so crane time is spent lifting. If several units are going on the same roof, put them in one request. Doing them in one visit is usually more efficient than booking separate trips.

For businesses that can't close, ask about early-morning or weekend lifts when the lot is empty. For the Yuma-specific version of this page, see rooftop AC crane lifts in Yuma.

This site is a free quote-request service, not a crane company. Your request goes to a local crane operator, who quotes and performs the work.

Questions

How do I find out what my rooftop unit weighs?

Check the manufacturer's spec sheet or submittal for the model number on the unit's data plate. Your HVAC contractor or supplier can usually look it up. An estimate is fine for the first request.

Can the old unit come down in the same visit?

Usually that's the most efficient way to do it. Mention both units and their weights in the request so the operator can plan both picks.

Does the crane have to park right next to the building?

Not always, but the farther the crane is from the unit, the bigger the crane needs to be. Describe where it could set up and how far that is from the unit's spot on the roof.

Are you a crane company?

No. This site is an independent quote-request service. We pass your request to a local crane operator serving the Yuma area, and that operator quotes and performs the work.