Knuckle Boom Trucks for Sale

Precision Lifting. Versatile Reach. Industry-Ready Performance.

When your fleet demands flexible crane capability that excels in tight job sites or complex material-handling scenarios, truck-mounted knuckle boom cranes bring the right combination of mobility, reach, and control. These articulating boom cranes are mounted on truck chassis, enabling swift load handling, fast positioning, and multiple operating modes—whether you’re lifting materials at ground level, swinging to the side, or placing loads overhead.

From service fleets to utilities, construction, telecom, and rail, a properly chosen knuckle boom crane helps you reduce manual rigging, save cycle time, and maximize value from your truck-based assets.

What We Offer

At Custom Truck One Source, our inventory of new and used knuckle boom truck-mounted cranes includes units from reputable manufacturers, inspected and ready for deployment. Our offering includes:

• Compact to heavy-duty crane models sized for various truck chassis and job profiles

• Articulating boom designs with multiple hydraulic extensions for side-reach and overhead work

• Integration support: mounting, stabilizers/outriggers, electrical/hydraulic hookups, body compatibility

• Flexible asset options: new or used, ready for quote or retrofit into your fleet

Key Features to Consider

When selecting a knuckle boom crane for your truck-mounted application, focus on these important specs and operational aspects:

• Lifting capacity & outreach: For example, some knuckle boom models offer max lift in the range of thousands of pounds and reach of 30-50 ft or more.

• Articulating geometry & boom design: The “knuckle” joint allows boom folding and compact stowage, enabling better maneuvering in tight spaces compared with straight booms.

• Control systems & safety features: Modern units include remote controls, load-monitoring, stability logic, and automatic functions to enhance operator safety and precision.

• Stabilization & truck-integration: Proper outrigger design, chassis mounting, hydraulic system sizing, and body/chassis compatibility are crucial for safe and efficient operation.

• Serviceability & parts support: Choose a supplier that offers parts, service network and installation support.

Applications & Industries

Knuckle boom truck-mounted cranes serve a wide range of industries and use-cases:

• Loading/unloading heavy or awkward equipment, materials or containers from truck beds or job sites

• Utility and telecom trucks lifting poles, transformers, HVAC units, large crates

• Construction and service fleets that need to swing loads around obstacles, load rack trucks, or place materials at height

• Rail, infrastructure or maintenance operations where flexible reach and maneuverability are required in constrained access zones

• Contractors needing a multi-purpose platform: the truck plus crane can serve as both transport and lifting solution

Why Choose Custom Truck One Source

When you select your knuckle boom truck-mounted crane through Custom Truck One Source, you benefit from:

• A broad and curated inventory of new and used units, designed to match your job-type and budget

• Technical support: helping you pick the right capacity, reach, truck chassis, body configuration and installation path

• End-to-end service: from mounting and integration to parts and maintenance coverage

• Nationwide reach: enabling faster delivery, service access and support across your operational footprint

Request a Quote Today

Ready to equip your fleet with a knuckle boom truck-mounted crane that enhances your lifting versatility and job-site efficiency? Browse our current inventory of new and used units — or submit a quote request with your specifications: required lifting capacity, outreach, truck class, body type, and preferred vendor/manufacturer. We’ll help you find the right crane solution to match your workflow, budget and productivity goals.