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The Liebherr LR 1600-2 crawler crane has outstanding load capacities, variable boom and derrick systems as well as enhanced component dimensions for low cost transport. With its bespoke boom system the LR 1600/2 is ideal for the erection of wind turbines.   Click to go to Liebherr Mainstie   Siemens Finances Crawler Crane with Utah’s Mountain Crane […]

The Angel Moroni was damaged by lightening. It sits atop the Bountiful Utah Temple. Mountain Crane helped remove the statue for some needed maintenance. The lightening rod was removed and a hook was attached. We used our GMK 5275 crane along with GMK 6300 crane. One for the statue and one for our man basket. […]

Mountain Crane had the unique privilege of transporting a flight simulator for Bountiful Flight. This job featured our crane service along with Mountain Heavy Transport, and our Jack and Slide Division. We used our jack and slide skates to move it out of a tight area to a spot where our 40 ton boom truck […]

What to do when you have a 9,000 lb. transformer that needs installed inside a hospital? You hire our Jack -N- Slide crew to bring it safely right down the halls! We have been on site at St. Marks Hospital this past month updating their electrical system, accompanied by Cache Valley Electric. Replacing several switch […]

Our crane and heavy haul teams worked together on a 60,000 lb. drum. It was transported to and set in Great Salt Lake Minerals. The preliminary work involved several weeks of engineering, permitting, widening a road, and planning for safely. It should be noted, the drum has a width of 22’ and a height of […]

Remember “Stretch Armstrong” from when you were a kid? We have the trailer equivalent of it at MHT! Our new Faymonville Telemax trailer extends from a legal step-deck trailer to a 172’ trailer built for excessively long and awkward loads. The steerable trailer is perfect for wind blades, girders, and long vessels. If you’ve got […]

We are proud to be involved with this great project and local favorite: Hale Center Theatre! A $56 million dollar theatre to be completed in early 2017. The Hale Center Theatre is moving to Sandy!Joining together, Bigge Crane and Layon Construction (General Contractor) to erect the Peiner SK575 Tower. The assist crane (GMK7550) has main […]

In order to transport and set a 190,000 lb. compressor, we needed our Mountain Heavy Transport and crane crew. Take note, the compressor is 22 ft. wide! We transported it on our 6 lines of Goldhofer THP. Pulled it with out OshKosh M1070 military tugger. Lastly, it was picked up and placed by two of […]

MHT is anxiously awaiting our new dual lane trailer that arrives shortly. The Faymonville DualMax will send MHT into the SUPERLOAD stratosphere. We will be able to transport loads in excess of 400,000 pounds over the road with this European-built marvel. This trailer combines industry-leading technology, efficient design, and extremely low tare weight. Combine all […]

Lifting a 280,000 pound boiler at the SLC Tesoro Refinery. In addition to providing the engineering on the lifting lugs system, Mountain Crane was pleased to provide the lift plans for the crane. For this job, we chose the 2250 CR and the 6300L AT as the right tools. Lastly, for more info on Mountain […]