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Arizona Pop Stroke

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 […]

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Major Expansion Completed in Record Time

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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Installing A Shark Tank

At the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, we relocated two large shark tanks, each weighing 20,000 pounds. We used a chain hoist to flip the tanks and then skated them through the aquarium to their new spots. We’re also getting ready to install a 1,400-pound glass enclosure for the otter exhibit. We’re excited to see these […]

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Changing Cab Glass at 320 Feet

High above the bustling operations of Salt Lake City International Airport, the traffic control tower stands as a sentinel of air traffic management, ensuring smooth operations for countless flights. At 320 feet, the logistics of changing out the glass became significantly more complex. The height alone presented challenges in terms of access and safety. Additionally, […]

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Revamping Iowa's Wind Power

In the heart of Iowa's sprawling cornfields, a monumental effort is underway to bolster the state's renewable energy infrastructure. A global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has embarked on a transformative IRA Repower Project that promises to elevate wind power capabilities across the region. At the heart of this operation stands 5 LTM 1750 cranes, […]

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Tilting Innovation

Traditionally on panels that require face and top picks, they are first raised with a face pick and then temporarily braced to ground, and the rigging is then switched to the top pick to set the panel hanging vertically.  With a little innovation and planning with our customer, our team utilized a Liebherr LR 1600 with […]

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Specialty Lift at Water Treatment Plant

GOT A TRICKY LIFT? Our lifting capabilities go a lot further than cranes alone. Often times a project has equipment to be moved in a place that a crane can’t go. Our experienced special project’s team is the solution for these situations. This project required our crew flawlessly maneuvered a 20,000 lb blower motor inside […]

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Mad About Modules

Mountain is your resource as more industrial sites move toward modularized construction. Many large projects involve building trestles, pipe racks, and structural components in modular sections. These modules are transported to the job site and set by crane. This construction process greatly reduces many of the safety hazards at the job site and allows for […]

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What Are the Best Cranes to Use When Building a Skyscraper?

Cranes are well-known for their use in erecting taller structures, and some of the most popular here are skyscrapers. What are the best cranes to use when building a skyscraper, and what else do you need to know about this process if you're involved in planning or construction? At Mountain Crane Service, we're here to […]

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When Should I Use a Crane for My Project Needs?

Knowing when and how to use specialized equipment for any construction or related project is always important, and crane rentals are no exception. A common question from crane rental clients: When should I use a crane for my project needs? At Mountain Crane Service, we're here to offer a wide range of crane rentals, plus […]

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