Overcoming Challenges in the 5600 West Roy Bridge Expansion The 5600 West Roy bridge expansion (located on a major roadway in Roy, Utah), was a critical project requiring careful coordination. Working above two active railroad lines—including the UTA commuter tracks—meant safety and timing were top priorities. Planning Ahead for a Smooth Operation Working near active […]
We recently partnered with Apex Steel to work on a project at Mountain State University. We were tasked with lifting massive roof trusses weighing 60,000 pounds each. After two months of careful planning, we brought in four Liebherr cranes: two LTM 1200s, an LTM 1160, and an LTM 1130. One of the most remarkable aspects […]
At a radioactive facility, we handled the transport of two massive decommissioned steam generators from a nuclear power plant. Each one weighing as much as 457,000 pounds! Using two 300-ton crawlers, we lifted the units off railcars and moved them 75 feet away from the tracks. From there, we used a 10-line Goldhofer trailer to […]
Our team stepped in to assist with the recovery of a sunken houseboat at Wahweap Marina in Lake Powell. The job began with using a crane to build a barge system for the dive team to work from. The divers used airbags to lift the boat off the lakebed and secure it to the barge. […]
Our Special Projects Team transported massive wind turbine blades from Casper, Wyoming, to Lexington, Oregon. Using our three-axle Fayville trailers with Peterbilt tractors, we transported blades that stretched 205 feet from root to tip and weighed over 32,000 pounds each. We had three pilot vehicles: a lead pilot, a rear pilot, and a rear steersman […]
We recently hosted a celebration at PopStroke to mark the grand opening of our Arizona yard. This new facility offers easy access to local crane services and secure storage solutions for our customers. Friends, clients, and partners joined us for an evening of great food and challenging mini-golf. It was the perfect way to celebrate this exciting […]
We just completed a major milestone—the completion of the seating precast at the Salt Lake Bees new home at Downtown Daybreak Ballpark. It involved placing 86 pieces, including tub sections that weighed at least 32,000 pounds. We worked closely with Oakland Construction and SME Steel to erect all the concrete precast. One of the biggest […]
Placing a 50’ rebar form machine vertically into a pit, inside a 56’ building, demands precise coordination and expertise. This intricate task involved two cranes working in unison to ensure the 60k piece was perfectly aligned while navigating the tight space above. The operation required meticulous planning and skillful maneuvering to secure the piece safely […]
Join us for an exciting evening to celebrate Mountain’s new branch in Arizona! We're hosting a special event at PopStroke in Glendale, AZ, on October 10th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Enjoy free drinks, food, putting, and giveaways while networking and having fun! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the beautiful surroundings […]
We provided crane support for the delivery of 13 large pieces of equipment for an expansion project at a gas plant 20 miles northwest of Evanston, Wyoming. The project involved the transport and installation of four sulfur vessels, each as heavy as 40 pickup trucks. We carefully lifted each vessel, placed them on specialized Goldhofer […]
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