Where can I rent a telescopic crane in Chicago?

Based in the Chicago area: Midwest Camera Car and Kinetic Remote Systems.

Who handles film permits in Chicago?

Chicago Film Office. Check the office site for permits and locations.

Telescopic cranes · Chicago

2 telescopic crane vendors for Chicago shoots: 2 based in the Chicago area. Sourced safety and permit notes.

Shops whose own public site places them in Chicago or its nearby cities.

Chicago, IL

Telescopic U-Crane 6, F27 Technoscope, process trailers, and tow dollies.

Skokie, IL

SuperTechno 15 through 50 plus Technocrane 22, Z Head, Talon, and ARRI SRH-3.

Bulletin #25 covers powered and manual counterbalanced camera cranes, including telescopic cranes such as Technocranes. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Set exclusion zones for build and strike, and for operation, so only needed people are near the crane. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)
Base on a flat, level surface rated for all personnel, gear and crane weight. Use the largest practical base. Source: CSATF Safety Bulletin #25, Camera Cranes (rev. 07/10/25)

Where can I rent a telescopic crane in Chicago?: Based in the Chicago area: Midwest Camera Car and Kinetic Remote Systems.
Who handles film permits in Chicago?: Chicago Film Office. Check the office site for permits and locations.