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When it comes to heavy machinery like cranes and related equipment, safety is of paramount importance. Among those who operate cranes regularly, there are several areas of crane safety that must be maintained, helping prevent accidents and keep everyone in the general area, not just the operator themselves, safe from hazards. At Mountain Crane Service, […]

There are several qualities of cranes that really highlight their major benefits, and at or near the top of any such list is their versatility. Cranes are regularly utilized for a huge variety of different project types, providing value for companies across numerous different industries. At Mountain Crane, we're happy to provide the very best […]

Cranes are one of the most common forms of equipment seen at various construction sites, allowing crews to lift and move huge volumes of materials that wouldn't be possible otherwise. If you're among any contractors or workers who will be working with or even alongside a crane during any part of your job, it's important […]

When it comes to a major area like crane rental for any project you're organizing, choosing the right partner is extremely important. From costs and crane quality to important safety and efficiency areas, plus many others, it's vital to take the time to carry out your research on the ideal crane rental partner. At Mountain […]

There is nothing quite like seeing a project from start to finish. We love being a part of jobs like this where our team has a hand in so many parts of the building process. It began with our Grove 110 ton RT placing & removing cement forms. Next, our tilt team came on scene […]

As you approach your next big project, consider eliminating unnecessary steps that create room for error & time constraints. With the ease and convenience of our heavy haul experts, thebest engineers, and the top notch crane crew we have refined the process of construction. These pictures show a great example of this. It all began […]

Our team was given a 10 minute window to move this 50 ton bridge along the public roadway at the Salt Lake International Airport. Pictured here our OshKosh m1070 tugger brought the piece into place and our LTM 1220 set it. The job continued over six nights until all seven sections of the pe- destrian […]

It was a project that caused some major detours for motorists traveling East and West on I-80 last month. In the end it's a win-win for the safety of drivers and animals who share this area. Just West of Parley's summit, UDOT began this 5 million dollar project. Tall fences will funnel the wildlife to […]

Ever wonder how a part underneath a 112,000 lb locomotive gets replaced? With our Liebherr 200 ton, AT crane, that's how! This Ems SD40 locomotive had an 11,000 lb traction motor that needed replacing. Our crew first hoisted up the locomotive and the old traction motor was taken out. Then, a new piece was picked […]

We were more than happy to come to the “rescue” of the top notch crew at the Salt Lake City Fire Department last month. Working at their training facility, we placed 3 support beams using our Grove 9000E, 110 ton. This structure will soon be used to clean and maintain the firetrucks. A big thanks […]