Whether you’re renting one of our hydraulic cranes for your own crew or working with one of our professional operators, we want to make sure your project is handled with the highest level of care. Below are some important safety tips to keep in mind when working with rented cranes. Make Safety Planning a Priority… Read more »
Category: Cranes
Keep These Things in Mind When Choosing the Right Crane Rental for Your Project
Are you preparing for a big job that demands the use of construction cranes? If so, what are some tips for choosing the right crane for your project? Knowing the Load Weight is Vital There are several things to consider when choosing a crane. First and foremost, consider the load weight to be lifted or… Read more »
The Advantages of Renting a Boom Truck
What are boom trucks? They’re a type of craning and transport unit. Similar in design to a flatbed truck, they typically come with a rear mounted boom crane, which can lift and place various kinds of loads. Some come with things like a 20,000 ft/lb hydraulic auger. Most modern boom trucks are user-friendly, with wireless… Read more »
Tips for Finding the Right Crane Hoisting Service
When working on a large construction project, it’s vital to invest in reliable crane hoisting services. After all, you need a team you can trust, equipment that’s reliable, and experience that shows up in the results. Astro Crane has spent over 30 years helping contractors, developers, and business owners across New England with our crane… Read more »
What is the Job of Crane Spotters?
Whenever you are conducting a lift with a crane, you will need more than just a crane operator to do it. You will also need a crane spotter who is qualified to point out any problems that could potentially pop up during a lift. The crane spotter plays a very important role in the overall… Read more »
How Hydraulic Cranes Work: The Basics
Hyrdualic cranes are vital part of the construction industry. Let’s take a look at what makes them so invaluable. What Makes Hydraulic Cranes Different? Hydraulic cranes are a specific type of mobile crane that use hydraulic systems to lift heavy loads. At Astro Crane, our hydraulic cranes range anywhere from 6 to 600 tons, giving… Read more »
The Different Roles on a Crane Jobsite
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 »
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 »