When you rent a crane from Astro Crane, there are several crane operation jobs involved at most construction sites. What are some of those jobs and/or roles? Crane Operator A crane operator drives and operates the crane. Before (and after) work, they will also inspect the crane to make sure everything looks good, and they… Read more »
Category: Cranes
Considerations to Make When Maintaining a Construction Crane
If you were to buy a crane, perhaps you’d spend several hundreds of thousands of dollars– they’re not cheap! Of course, there is the option to rent cranes from companies like Astro Crane of New England. That’s a good way to utilize the crane for what you need when you need it, but not worry… Read more »
Regular Crane Inspection Are Key to Project Success
If you’re overseeing a construction project, it’s crucial that you have reliable, working equipment. This is especially true construction cranes, that do a lot of the (cheesy pun intended) heavy lifting. As such, that’s why regular crane inspections and preventive maintenance are critical to keeping your project on track. Any construction company understands how crucial… Read more »
Reducing Downtime: How Our Crane Rental Services Keep Your Project on Track
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 »
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 »
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 »