SELF-DEPLOYING TELESCOPING JIB CRANE SYSTEM

A crane system (10) includes a skid assembly (16) having an operator base (22) and plurality of outrigger assemblies (26) coupled to the operator base that support and lift the base from a first elevation to a second elevation. The crane system also includes a jib crane (78) coupled to the skid assembly. The jib crane includes a pillar assembly (96) coupled to the skid assembly and a boom assembly (86) coupled to the pillar assembly.