Heavy Lifting
Heavy lifting services for loads from 10 tons to 1,000+ tons, including engineered lift plans, specialized equipment, and certified crews for construction, energy, and industrial projects.
Get a Free QuoteCommon Deployments
- Hydraulic gantry lifts
- Strand jack operations
- Jack-and-slide systems
- SPMT heavy transport
- Tandem and multi-crane lifts
Critical Parameters
Our matching team reviews these project details to route your request to the right crews.
Project Scope & Load Data
Load weight, dimensions, center of gravity, pick and set locations, site access constraints, and any environmental or schedule requirements that define the lift.
Lift Engineering
PE-stamped lift plan with crane or equipment selection, rigging design, ground bearing analysis, FEA where required, and contingency procedures for the specific load and site.
Crew & Equipment Matching
Contractor selection based on equipment availability, capacity ratings, geographic proximity, and documented experience with comparable heavy lift projects.
Execution & Verification
Lift execution under the engineered plan with load monitoring, signal communication, and post-lift placement verification against project specifications.
Operational FAQ
What qualifies as a heavy lift?
There is no single regulatory threshold, but the industry generally classifies any lift requiring an engineered lift plan due to load weight, complexity, or risk as a heavy lift. In practice, this typically means loads exceeding 75% of a crane's rated capacity (the OSHA critical lift threshold under 29 CFR 1926.1432), loads requiring multiple cranes, or loads that exceed the capacity of conventional mobile cranes and require specialized equipment such as hydraulic gantries, strand jacks, or SPMTs. The Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) defines heavy lift projects as those requiring detailed engineering analysis beyond standard lift planning.
How much do heavy lifting services cost?
Heavy lift costs vary widely based on load weight, lift method, engineering complexity, and site conditions. A tandem crane lift for a 50-ton mechanical unit may cost $15,000 to $50,000, while a strand jack operation for a 500-ton reactor vessel can exceed $500,000. Key cost drivers include the number and size of cranes or gantry systems required, PE-stamped engineering and FEA analysis, ground preparation and temporary foundations, and mobilization distance. Contact us for a free quote on your specific project.
What equipment is used for heavy lifts?
Heavy lift equipment is selected based on load weight, geometry, and site conditions. Common systems include hydraulic gantries (ASME B30.1) with capacities from 75 to over 1,000 tons per leg, strand jacks capable of lifting thousands of tons by pulling steel strands through hydraulic cylinders, SPMTs (self-propelled modular transporters) that combine transport and lifting in a single operation, jack-and-slide systems for horizontal moves of heavy loads onto foundations, and tandem crane lifts using two or more cranes under a single engineered lift plan per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1432 multi-crane lift requirements.
Do you provide engineered lift plans?
Yes. Every heavy lift in our network requires a PE-stamped (Professional Engineer-stamped) lift plan before execution. This is both an industry best practice and a regulatory requirement for critical lifts under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1432. Lift plans include load calculations, rigging hardware specifications, crane or equipment configuration, ground bearing analysis, FEA (finite element analysis) for non-standard lifting attachments, and step-by-step procedures. Our matched contractors either maintain in-house engineering teams or work with third-party PE firms who specialize in heavy lift engineering.
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