Stage FAQs

Q. What Are Your Rental Rates?

A. There are several variables such as stage options, distance, routing, peak demand periods, day of week, etc. that are part of the mix when establishing final rates. We provide custom price quotes based on these variables, however, you can refer to a general pricing guideline rate sheet here.

Q. What Are Your Different Stage Sizes?

A. There are three different sizes to choose from - 50'w X 40'd X 25'h, 40'w X 40'd X 25'h, and 40'w X 30'd X 20'h. All three feature load-bearing roof structures with fly bay capabilities. To view technical specifications click here

Q. What Are The Key Advantages Of Hydraulic Mobile Stages Over Conventionally Built Stages?

A. Our Hydraulic Mobile Stages will save you enormous amounts of time, labor, and are safer to setup and tear down without the use of heavy equipment. It starts as a closed semitrailer. The trailer opens up and it's wings (hinged panels) create the roof. The stage floor is equipped with integrated adjustable legs and opens to finalize a fully operational stage. Optional Fly Bays are then set into place.

Q. How Long Do They Take To Setup And Tear Down In Comparison To Conventional Stages?

A. It only takes 30 to 60 minutes for the basic stage setup with two to four stagehands. Depending on optional fly bays, wings, spot towers, and front of house mix position, it could take an additional 60 to 90 minutes.

Q. In Addition To Hydraulic Mobile Stages Can You Provide Sound & Lighting Production?

A. Yes, we can provide full production, or we can work with your existing vendors. If you have a company that you are comfortable with, we understand and respect that.

Q. What Are The Key Differences In Your Stages Versus Other Mobile Stages?

A. There are basically two different breeds of concert-size Mobile Stages in the rental market - one features a tractor trailer that manually folds out to make a stage floor without a roof structure (you can build a roof), and the Hydraulic Mobile Stages, like ours, that include load-bearing roof structures. The Hydraulic Mobile Stages are easier, quicker, safer, and require less labor to setup and are more resistant to high winds. If you don't need a roof structure to cover the stage, the manual stage would probably be your best value. However, if you need a covered stage with load-bearing capacity our hydraulic would be the best value for you.

Q. How Much Weight Can You Hang From The Roof Structures And Fly Bays?

A. Each size stage is different, most of the specs can be found here or here with the exception of the fly bays. The 40 X 30 flybays weight capacity if 2000 lbs. each side, while the 40 X 40 and 50 X 40 are 6000 lbs. each side.

Q. What Are Your Labor Requirements For Setup?

A. This varies with the job. The 40 X 30 without wind walls and fly bays can be done by two guys in 40 minutes. The 40 X 40 and 50 X 40 fully outfitted with work wings, fly bays, backdrop, etc. can take 2 hours with around 8 stagehands.

Q. Can You Fly The Sound From Your Stages?

A. Yes, you can view photos and examples above. Clicking on the photos will pull up a larger image.

Q. Can You Bring Extra Decking To The Stages To Increase The Size?

A. Yes, however, the 50 X 40 cannot transport the extra decking in its storage area - it would then be overweight and would necessitate bringing a second truck. The smaller units can carry some extra decking internally. The additional cost for extra decking is dependent on which stage and how much decking is needed.