At Astro Crane, we know that time is money, and delays on a construction site can be costly in more ways than one. From pushing back critical project milestones to increasing labor costs, downtime can really cost contractors. That’s why we’ve spent over 30 years perfecting a crane rental service that prioritizes reliability and efficiency…. Read more »
How to Prepare a Crane Rental for a Jobsite
When you’re working on a construction project that requires heavy lifting, having the right crane on site is critical. In the New England area, Astro Crane has been helping businesses with all their crane rental needs for over 40 years. With a fleet that ranges from 6-ton to 600-ton cranes, we understand the importance of… Read more »
Hydraulic Cranes Versus Boom Trucks
Construction jobs, whether commercial or municipal, often need the powerful lifting capabilities of cranes in order to lift heavy cargo to various places and floors of buildings. Both hydraulic truck cranes and boom trucks are used to move heavy objects in a safe manner to where they need to go. Hydraulic Cranes Hydraulic truck cranes… Read more »
How to Return Your Crane Rental with Astro Crane
In the midst of a heavy-duty construction project, it’s likely you may need to rent a crane to handle the heavy lifting. After renting a crane, it’s important to know about the return process. At Astro Crane, we strive to make the entire rental process—from booking to return—as seamless and stress-free as possible. Let’s take… Read more »
How to Prepare Your Site for Crane Delivery and Setup
Astro Crane rents cranes around New England and these cranes are used at various sites for various projects such as construction jobs. When you rent a crane and you’re anticipating its arrival on-site, what are some things you can do to prepare for crane delivery and setup? Necessary Paperwork For starters, you’ll want to fill… Read more »
Don’t Overlook These Facts When Renting a Crane
So you’re thinking about renting a crane from a company like Astro Crane… while this is a good idea because it can save you time and money, it’s also something to give some thought to, and there are things to consider before signing a contract. There Are Crane Rentals Available for a Wide Variety of… Read more »
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Crane Service?
Sure, you could own your own crane. But then you have to spend money to maintain it yourself, and store it and a whole host of other responsibilities. What about hiring a crane service? When you have a construction project anywhere in New England, you could hire a crane service like Astro Crane– it’s advantageous… Read more »
What Can Renters Do With a Boom Truck?
A boom truck has many uses. For example, it can be used as a crane, a flatbed truck or a personnel hoist, lifting workers high up in the air. Thanks to its hydraulic extension that can be used for various hoists, a boom truck is a versatile vehicle. Its capacity depends on how much tonnage… Read more »
The Benefits of a 120 Ton Liebherr Crane Rental
Astro Crane offers a variety of cranes to meet people’s needs and the 120-ton Liebherr crane is a popular model featuring a 171’ main boom with a 23’ boom extension. Looking for a powerful crane? The 120-ton Liebherr 4-axle crane can handle extremely high lifting capacities when fully raised. Jobs like erecting radio masts that… Read more »
Here’s Why You May Need a Boom Crane For Your Next Construction Project
A boom crane has a long fixed or hydraulic arm that’s used to move large objects in construction. Boom cranes are versatile and efficient, so they’re ubiquitous. You might have seen them in use unloading cargo at ports, for example. What are some reasons to use a boom crane?When you have something very heavy to… Read more »