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

How do you get a heavy skid onto a roof?

Crane heavy skid onto a roof.

Let’s be honest: The most common way to move a skid is with a forklift. Forklifts are great machines for lifting skids. But what do you do when using a forklift is not an option? Did you know that there are skid-lifting attachments for cranes? Knuckle cranes are, hands down, the best for this type … Read more

How to get a swim spa into a backyard?

Crane Swim Spa into backyard

This would be one of the first questions people ask about getting a swim spa. After all, if you cannot get your swim spa into your backyard or where you would like it to go, why get one? You require the right equipment to lift and move swim spas, which weigh between two and four … Read more

Brewery Move

Crane silo for brewery onto trailer for transportation.

In specialty moving, you never know what people will request next. Today, we were asked to help move a brewery from the Niagara region to Toronto. The move required both crane and flatbed transportation services. What sets our knuckle cranes apart from the rest is their precision movements. When handling fragile items, you want the … Read more

Offload Window Containers

Offloading oversized windows from a container is NOT a simple job. It requires the right tools and manpower to do it safely. Not all job sites have the space required to work. How do you get those big heavy glass windows out of the container? How do you transported to where they need to be … Read more

Best Crane Rental Company

Palfinger PK65002 Knuckle crane lifting BG Lift M400 mini crane over a fence.

Everyone wants the best crane rental company for their lift. We will help you ask the right questions to help you answer and find them. To start with, you need the following: If you have these items checked off, you cannot go wrong and will feel good about your decision. Excellent Crane Operators Fact: It … Read more

Crane Services

Craning a hot tub over a house and into a backyard.

One of the first questions that we get asked is: “What crane services do you offer?” Knuckle Crane Service Our claim to fame in the crane industry, is our famous knuckle cranes. These machines have the unique ability for the boom to change the direction that it is traveling mid-point. The reason why this service … Read more

Cost to rent a Crane Truck

Guiding Swim spa into place in backyard.

Basically, this is the number one question people have when looking to rent a crane: “How much will it cost to rent a crane truck?” Unfortunately, there are many variables that determine the cost of renting a crane. Let’s break them down and simplify the process for you. You first have to determine which level … Read more

Crane Backup Generator

BG Lift M400 crane backup generator

How do you get large heavy backup generator delivered into difficult locations around your home. On this particular job, we are delivering a backup generator to a large estate home that wants minimal damage to their landscaping. The generator has to pass thru a large section of grass and over a follow bed to get … Read more

Crane Manbasket

Using a manbasket on a crane to reach some difficult locations.

With so many lifting options out there, why would you want to consider using a crane manbasket? Crane man baskets are great for getting to hard reach places. Especially if it is used in conjunction with a knuckle crane. Sissor lifts require flat ground to operate on. Telehandlers require a straight line between the machine … Read more