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Flash back to spring 2017 when Mountain Crane was awarded the major turnaround scope for the Phillips 66 project in Billings, MT. This was the largest turnaround ever for the refinery. More than 20 cranes participated in the work, including our Grove RT540E, Terex RT-555, Terex RT-780, Grove TMS9000E, Terex Quad Star, Grove RT890E, Liebherr […]

Our Grove 110 hydraulic “HOPE” crane is a emblem for us to continue the fight against all types of cancers. Cancer affects all of us in some way. We honor and support those who have fought and continue to fight. We encourage everyone to donate generously to your local organizations that support research and relief.

When South Jordan City needed a 300,000 lb bridge removed and demolished, they called Mountain Heavy Transport to get the job done. But this job took a last minute turn when a neighboring city realized an opportunity to save residents thousands of dollars by buying the bridge for a future location. The two cities came […]

Stop what you're doing and check out this video of our Link-Belt 348-300 ton crawler working along side R.L. Wadsworth's LR 1160. We placed a 286,670 lb. bridge in West Jordan on Bangerter Highway. The cranes had to crawl 1/4 mile with the bridge in tow. Bravo to everyone involved!

MHT transporting 350,000 lb. crawler crane on our Goldhofer modular platform trailer. Allowing a the crane to quickly mobilize between towers on a wind farm without having to completely disassemble for each move. Thus, helping the job get done efficiently. Our trailer is self-propelled and does not require any tow assist. As always, MHT packs […]

This new plant construction is the largest one Mountain Crane has been involved with! We're constructing three trains of a natural gas processing facility, and providing all the rental equipment for the job! All the way from hundred ton cranes to little porta potties. Notably, procurement has become our middle name! We are so fortunate […]

Hauling across 2 states 14 large tanks, 15' wide and 17' tall. The load requires two pilot trucks including a height pole to identify low hanging cable, phone, and power lines. The job involves a lot of coordination and planning. Kudos to team MHT for planning the route and executing the work safely and quickly!

Honoring our veterans, the small town of Henefer, Utah recived a BIG addition last month. The town installed a 135' long, 7,000 lb flag pole as a sign of gratitude and respect for those who defend our country. Mountain Crane placed the pole, then on July 4th members of the community raised the flag for […]

Workin' on the railroad, we're drivin' pile in the summer sun! Our team makes sure to make the most of their time, battling 108 degrees and taking intermittent breaks for trains. Placing 36 different piles in 18 different locations along the Devil's Slide pass. We will spend the next several days setting the pile, with […]

Mountain Crane's signature pick and roll is just what it sounds like! We pick the item and transport it to its new home! This job was something out of a children’s story book. Once used as a hosptial rail car, this poor, old thing had spent the last 50+ years rusting away at the Smith […]