In a display of precision and expertise, Mountain recently undertook the task of hoisting an 11,000-pound glass pane for a shark tank enclosure. Measuring 29 feet wide by 9 feet tall and a thickness of 6.5 inches, this massive pane presented a unique set of challenges. With meticulous planning our team orchestrated a flawless lift, […]
In an effort to beautify and create open spaces for residents to enjoy, the city of Farmington has taken the old rail line and turned it into an extension of the Legacy Parkway trail for residents to enjoy. Our team was honored to set multiple bridges in the area to complete the project.
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 […]
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 […]
Ain't no mountain high enough! Sometimes the most important ingredient to a successful job is sheer grit! Hats off to our incredible crew who worked in extrememly tight quarters & bitter cold temps to get this job done! The over 100 year old piping system above the mouth of Provo Canyon has been under renovation […]
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 […]
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 […]
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