Crane News - Mobile Cranes

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…

When to Use a Crawler Crane

Crawler cranes are high-capacity units with exceptional terrain traversal capabilities that are ideal for demanding job sites and heavy materials. A crawler crane features a track-based traversal system instead of conventional wheels found on other mobile cranes. This system is slower, but more maneuverable and can handle difficult terrain with ease. These features make crawler…

What Kind of Crane is Used for Tilt-Up Construction?

Tilt-up concrete is an incredibly popular form of construction in British Columbia due to its affordability, speed of construction, and long-lasting strength. If you work in the construction industry, it can be useful to know what kind of crane is typically used for tilt-up construction. There are many types of mobile cranes that can be…

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,…

Safety Standards for Jobsites with Hydraulic Cranes

Some of the most useful equipment in construction and industrial moving is also often the most dangerous, and mobile cranes are among the ranks of useful yet dangerous gear. For this reason, it is important to know all of the prominent safety standards for jobsites with hydraulic cranes. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, we…

What is Included in Industrial Moving Services?

If you have a load that needs to be moved and you are struggling to figure out the logistics of lifting and transporting it, make sure that you enlist the industrial moving services from the team at Eagle West Crane & Rigging. Our experience with complicated hoisting and transportation operations has made us the go-to…

How Mobile Cranes Improve Construction Efficiency

Because of how often they are used in different areas of building projects, mobile cranes have become a symbol for the construction industry. Mobile cranes are used to move equipment and building materials both vertically and horizontally around jobsites as well as to deliver, load, and unload supplies. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, we…

Mobile Crane Parts and Functions

If you are going to be using a mobile crane on your next job, it is useful to be aware of all of the different mobile crane parts and functions so that you can know how to make the most use of your equipment. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we provide crane rentals to…

How to Lift an Excavator with a Crane

Many jobsites require the lifting of large or overweight equipment, such as bulldozers or excavators. In such cases, it can be extremely beneficial to have a hoisting professional to help coordinate the lift. At Eagle West Crane and Rigging, we know how to lift an excavator with a crane, and our team of hoisting strategists…

Uses for a 500-Ton Crane

In many cases, when companies become limited in the types of projects that they can take on, it is not due to a lack in ability but, rather, it is for want of the right equipment. As Western Canada’s foremost mobile crane provider, we, at Eagle West Crane and Rigging, supply a wide variety of…