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What to Consider When Choosing a Mobile Crane Rental

When it comes to mobile cranes, it can be difficult to determine which type is best for your precise project needs. Whether you are working with tilt-up concrete, installing heavy HVAC units, or constructing a wind turbine, it is crucial to choose the right mobile crane rental for the job. As a leading provider of…

Renting vs. Owning a Mobile Crane

Mobile cranes provide versatile performance and reliable safety for a variety of applications including construction, wind energy, HVAC installations, and agriculture. While there are many different mobile cranes to choose from for your project, it can be difficult to determine if you should purchase a dedicated unit for your operation or rent one for every…

4 Benefits of Folding Boom Cranes

Whether your project involves tilt-up concrete, heavy HVAC units, or delicate materials, you need a crane that can safely lift and place each load. With so many mobile cranes available, it can be difficult to determine which unit is the right fit for your site requirements, budget, and project timeline. If you are looking for…

Benefits of Hydraulic All-Terrain Cranes

Solid and even terrain is a rare sight for some projects, especially those in rural areas or on undeveloped land. While most cranes can operate on solid terrain, few can safely perform lifts on mud, gravel, and uneven surfaces. Hydraulic all-terrain cranes offer many benefits that make them a great fit for demanding applications and…

The Differences Between Mobile Cranes and Boom Trucks

Construction sites utilize a wide variety of equipment to handle materials and facilitate the construction of buildings. Among this equipment are mobile cranes and boom trucks, each of which is used to lift heavy materials and transport them to greater heights. Though these types of equipment share many similarities, they are distinctly different units. As…

Mobile Cranes for HVAC System Installations

HVAC systems are typically extremely heavy and need to be installed on rooftops. For this reason, it is almost always necessary to enlist the services of a mobile crane company like Eagle West Crane & Rigging for HVAC unit installations. There are many types of mobile cranes that can be used for HVAC system installations,…

Crane Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

Safety should always be the top concern of anyone operating a crane. Cranes are incredibly useful for all kinds of jobs, but they can also cause immense damage if not used properly. For this reason, the operators at Eagle West Crane & Rigging adhere to a strict commitment to safety that allows us to prioritize…

How to Calculate Crane Load Capacity

Every mobile crane has a specific load capacity that is determined by various factors and that capacity can change according to the angle and lift range of the hoisting operation. It is important to know how to calculate crane load capacity for any hoisting endeavour so that you can be sure that you are using…

Mobile Hydraulic Cranes for Rent in Vancouver

Regardless of what Vancouver industry you are working in, the right hydraulic mobile crane rental can make the job go more smoothly. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide mobile hydraulic cranes for rent in Vancouver and the surrounding area for all kinds of industries. Vancouver Mobile Crane Rentals Whether you work in construction,…

Hoisting Equipment in Construction

When working on a construction site, it is inevitable that heavy and bulky loads will need to be lifted to heights that are unattainable by most common pieces of hoisting equipment. For this reason, it is vital that a jobsite has access to a variety of types of mobile cranes and hoists. At Eagle West…