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Your Heavy Lift & Rigging Solution Experts
Barnhart Crane & Rigging has built a nationwide reputation for solving complex heavy rigging and transportation challenges through innovative engineering solutions. With over 70 branches across North America, we operate the strongest network of rigging experts and specialized equipment, including cranes ranging from 18 to 1,800 tons, PSTe Goldhofer trailers, and proprietary tools like the Modular Lift Tower. Our team prioritizes safety while minimizing project downtime through customized approaches to lifting, heavy hauling, and machinery moving. We serve diverse industries including power generation, petroleum refining, nuclear, and heavy civil construction, offering tailored solutions that leverage decades of operational experience. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives us to develop patented processes and technologies that redefine heavy lift capabilities.As an industry leader, we combine technical expertise with a client-centric approach to deliver cost-effective, reliable services for even the most time-sensitive projects. Our nationwide presence ensures rapid response times and deep local market knowledge, enabling us to execute super-heavy component moves across any distance. We maintain rigorous compliance with safety standards while providing 24/7 emergency response capabilities for critical infrastructure needs. Our engineering team specializes in non-conventional solutions for tight-clearance installations, oversized load transport, and complex project logistics. With a proven track record in nuclear plant modifications, wind turbine erection, and industrial equipment replacement, we consistently demonstrate unmatched problem-solving capabilities in the most challenging environments.
Services
Crane Rental
Heavy Hauling
Machinery Moving
Proof Load Testing
Nuclear Component Transport
Wind Turbine Erection
Industrial Equipment Replacement
Project Cargo Logistics
Barging Services
On-Site Heavy Haul
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ strategically located branches across North America for rapid response
- Our equipment inventory includes cranes up to 1,800 tons and proprietary engineering tools
- We specialize in non-conventional solutions for tight-clearance industrial installations
- Our team has executed over 1,000 nuclear industry projects with perfect safety record
- We guarantee 24/7 emergency response capabilities for critical infrastructure needs
Services
Heavy Crane Rental
Barnhart offers crane rental solutions with capacities up to 1,800 tons for industrial applications. Our fleet includes mobile, all-terrain, and specialized cranes designed for complex lifting operations in power plants, refineries, and construction sites. We provide expert operators and engineering support to ensure safe, efficient execution of challenging lifts.
Nuclear Component Transport
Our nuclear-certified team specializes in transporting reactor components and heavy equipment for nuclear facilities. We utilize proprietary tools like the Modular Lift Tower and Mega MOCCS system to safely move oversized components through confined spaces while maintaining strict regulatory compliance and safety protocols.
Wind Turbine Erection
Barnhart provides complete wind turbine installation services using specialized equipment like the Blade Bar system. Our engineers develop customized lift plans for turbine components weighing up to 500 tons, ensuring precise placement while minimizing environmental impact and project downtime.
Project Cargo Logistics
We manage end-to-end logistics for oversized cargo movements exceeding 100 tons. Our services include route surveying, permitting, and specialized transport using Goldhofer trailers and self-propelled modular transporters. We coordinate multi-modal shipments combining overland, barge, and rail transport for international projects.
Industrial Equipment Replacement
Our team executes complex equipment swaps in operational facilities using innovative rigging techniques. We employ strand jacks, hydraulic gantries, and skidding systems to replace generators, turbines, and process equipment with minimal plant disruption and downtime.
Questions
What heavy lift crane services do you offer?
We provide cranes up to 1,800 tons capacity with specialized rigging solutions for industrial equipment installation and removal.
Do you handle nuclear industry projects?
Yes, we have extensive nuclear expertise including reactor component transport and steam dryer replacements with perfect safety record.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We operate across North America with 70+ branches strategically located for rapid response to industrial clients.
Can you handle oversized load transportation?
Our specialized transport division manages superloads using custom engineering solutions and proprietary equipment like Goldhofer trailers.
Do you offer emergency response services?
We provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities for critical infrastructure needs with rapid mobilization of equipment and personnel.
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve power generation, petroleum refining, nuclear, heavy civil construction, and renewable energy sectors with tailored solutions.
