Business Details
Custom Boom Trucks for Construction & Precast Concrete
Founded in the 1960s, QMC Cranes revolutionized the precast concrete industry by eliminating the logistical challenges contractors faced when coordinating crane services for deliveries. Our founder, Jack Dorris, a seasoned precast concrete professional, recognized the need for a solution that allowed precasters to deliver and set products independently. This led to the development of the first rear-mounted boom truck under the Quik Lift brand, which evolved into the QMC name standing for Quick Manufacturing Company. Over five decades, we have prioritized quality, reliability, and direct customer collaboration to build boom trucks engineered for decades of service. Our design philosophy emphasizes total harmony between lifting capacity, payload, and weight distribution, ensuring optimal performance across diverse applications. With a focus on innovation, we comply with rigorous safety standards like ANSI B30.5 and AWS D14.3, utilizing proprietary software to maximize load charts and structural integrity.Our commitment to transparency includes providing detailed signoff drawings and load charts during the sales process, ensuring no surprises post-purchase. We offer both standard and fully customizable crane solutions, backed by a dedicated parts shop and financing options to support our customers' operational needs. Today, QMC remains a trusted partner for precasters, construction firms, and utility companies seeking durable, high-performance boom trucks tailored to their specific requirements.
Services
Boom Trucks
Custom Cranes
Trailer-Mounted Cranes
Parts Support
Financing Options
Highlights and features
- We offer boom trucks engineered with modular design for 50+ years of field-tested reliability.
- Our cranes maximize payload capacity while complying with federal bridge law limits.
- We provide factory-direct customization and transparent load chart documentation.
- Our straight boom design eliminates joint vulnerabilities found in knucklebooms.
- We deliver cranes rated for real-world 10' radius lifting conditions, not theoretical maxima.
Associations and certifications
- ANSI B30.5
- AWS D14.3
What people say
Effortless operation
Uneven surface capability
50+ year reliability
Superior payload capacity
Direct support
Services
Boom Trucks
Rear-mounted boom trucks designed for precast concrete delivery and setting. Telescopic straight booms provide superior reliability versus knucklebooms, with lifting capacities up to 50,000 lbs. Optimized for challenging terrain and urban environments while maintaining maximum payload capacity.
Custom Cranes
Tailored crane solutions for construction, oil & gas, and utility sectors. Modular design allows dimensional adjustments for specific chassis requirements. Includes hydraulic system upgrades, tool circuits, and safety features like overhead wire detection.
Trailer-Mounted Cranes
Heavy-duty trailer-mounted systems for oversized loads exceeding truck-mounted capacity. Engineered for construction projects and utility infrastructure requiring enhanced mobility and lifting power across diverse terrains.
Parts Support
Dedicated parts shop providing rapid replacement components to minimize downtime. Direct manufacturer support ensures compatibility and adherence to original specifications for all crane models produced since the 1960s.
Load Analysis
Proprietary software generates precise load charts for each crane configuration. Ensures compliance with DOT regulations and federal bridge laws while maximizing lifting capacity at real-world 10-foot working radii.
People
Jack Dorris
Founder
Precast concrete veteran who revolutionized delivery logistics in the 1960s by developing the first rear-mounted boom truck. Established QMC's legacy of quality and direct customer collaboration through the Quik Lift innovation.
Tom Anderson
Customer Testimonial
Owner of Glacier Precast, praises QMC's performance on uneven mountain terrain: 'With the QMCs, it's just effortless' compared to competing knuckleboom models.
Robert Ausen
Customer Testimonial
President of Dalmaray Precast Concrete Products since 1996, emphasizing QMC's enduring quality: 'QMC is all we buy' for reliable crane solutions backed by exceptional service.
Questions
What industries use QMC boom trucks?
Our cranes serve construction, precast concrete, electric utilities, oil & gas sectors requiring specialized delivery and setting equipment.
How do QMC cranes differ from knucklebooms?
Straight boom design eliminates joint vulnerabilities, offering greater reliability and lifting capacity in challenging environments.
Can I get a standard or custom crane?
We offer four ready-to-purchase models or fully customized solutions tailored to specific operational requirements.
What safety standards do QMC cranes meet?
All units comply with ANSI B30.5 and AWS D14.3 standards for structural integrity and operational safety.
How long do QMC cranes last?
Properly maintained units remain operational for over 30 years, with many customers using original 1960s-era models.
