Abstract: A crane extension system is provided for use with a crane having a boom, the improvement having a mounting platform assembly and a mounting basket, with the mounting basket secured to the mounting bracket assembly. The mounting platform assembly is secured to the crane, and includes a mounting plate attached to the crane and a mounting platform, with the mounting platform being attached to the mounting plate and having a mounting platform plate, a mounting bracket, and an adjustable bracket portion for adjusting the position of a mounting basket. Additionally, the mounting platform has a mounting platform base, with the mounting platform base secured to the mounting platform plate. The adjustable bracket portion is also secured to the mounting platform base.