How to hire a crane

Moving at a higher standard since 1981. How to hire a crane? What do I need to know to rent a crane? Hiring a crane can seem overwhelming. After all, what happens if you order the wrong crane for your job? The first piece of advice we can give you: “Make sure you talk to … Read more

Lower swim spa into pit

Swim Spa in a garage pit.

This customer wants to convert their double garage into a spa room. To make things even more interesting, they want to sink the swim spa into the floor, making it easier to climb in and out of it. Sounds like a fantastic and practical idea. Most swim spas get delivered into place with a crane. … Read more

Crane Large Rock Across Pool

Landing Rock into water feature with the crane.

How do you get this immense Rock across that pool to where the gentleman is standing? Mini Knuckle Crane just became this gentleman’s new best friend. Each job site is different. Different equipment is required for different needs. Braymore is known for having an assortment of specialty cranes specifically designed for jobs that your traditional … Read more

Crane Bulk Bag and Super Sack

crane bags of soil onto roof top.

Bulk Bags and Super Sacks are large and heavy, weighing several thousand pounds each. You need the right equipment to get them to where you are working. Mini cranes and Knuckle cranes are highly maneuverable and ideal for reaching difficult-to-reach places. Let the machinery do the heavy lifting for you. One of the things contractors … Read more

How to lift large fridge to the second floor

Sliding large fridge onto second floor balcony.

Many new homeowners are having significant difficulty getting large fridges, furniture, and appliances into their homes. Several builders are designing homes where you have to go up some stairs as soon as you enter, with a really tight turn at the top or middle. The appliance delivery people take one look at the stairs and … Read more

Crane lifting heavy countertops

Have you ever wondered how they get some of those large, heavy stone or marble countertops up the stairs and into the house? Mini cranes are an excellent alternative to doing the heavy lifting for you. Want to learn more about using a crane to lift countertops? Call our crane department at 416-900-0969 to speak … Read more

Spreader Bar for Crane

Using a spreader bar on a crane to protect a large generator while it is being lifted.

What is the purpose of a spreader bar? When you crane an object, the object is lifted by the crane’s hook. This would be considered the center point of the lift. If you lift an object with more than one strap or chain, all the straps or chains used to lift the object pull towards … Read more

Telehandler

Using a Telehandler to lift a large heavy pizza oven thru a restaurant window.

Telehandlers are fantastic lifting tools for outdoor work. They can drive over uneven ground and work in areas that other tools cannot access. On large construction sites or complicated moves, they can provide lifting power where needed—the ability to stage or move large items around. As a specialty mover, Braymore is asked to lift and … Read more

Construction Crane Projects

Craning a water feature on a construction site in Toronto.

We are often asked if our company will do crane work on construction sites and projects. The simple answer is yes! For several decades, tower and traditional stick cranes have been the go-to equipment on large construction projects. While these cranes are great for specific tasks and open work areas, they lack in tight spaces. … Read more