CraneWorks
CraneWorks, founded in 2002 in Houston, Texas, is a multi-brand crane and lifting equipment dealer and service provider operating 10 full-service US facilities for construction, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, and other industrial customers, offering sales, rentals, service, parts, and custom fabrication.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What CraneWorks does
CraneWorks, LLC is a Houston-based mechanical engineering company and full-service crane and lifting equipment dealer founded in 2002 by David Collis and Keith Ayers. The company operates 10 full-service facilities across the United States and represents more than ten OEMs, including Manitex, Tadano/Demag, Cormach, IMT, Fassi, Palfinger, Auto Crane, Versalift, Rotobec, and National, offering knuckle boom cranes, boom trucks, all-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, aerial lifts, digger derricks, telehandlers, forklifts, and specialized oilfield and material-handling equipment.
Its business model is multi-stream and lifecycle-oriented: new and used equipment sales, weekly-to-long-term rentals (including rental purchase options), repair and maintenance (with mobile field service, DOT/OSHA/FHWA inspections, and dielectric testing), parts supply, and custom fabrication (lube skids, hydraulic power units, service bodies, tanks, oilfield racks). Go-to-market combines direct sales and rentals from its branches with authorized dealer/distributor appointments, most recently a full-line Tadano distribution agreement in Texas. Customers span construction, oil & gas, mining, pipeline, government/municipal, road and bridge, transmission and distribution, and tree care. The company is privately held, has received growth investments from Equity Group Investments (Nov 2023) and Carousel Capital (Aug 2025), and is not technology- or AI-focused.
CraneWorks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CraneWorks
- Legal name
- CraneWorks, LLC
- Website
- https://crane-works.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- CraneWorks, founded in 2002 in Houston, Texas, is a multi-brand crane and lifting equipment dealer and service provider operating 10 full-service US facilities for construction, oil & gas, mining, infrastructure, and other industrial customers, offering sales, rentals, service, parts, and custom fabrication.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CraneWorks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Crane and Lifting Equipment Distribution & Services
- NAICS
- Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Construction & Mining (No Petro) Machinery & Equip (5082), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Crane & Hoist Installation, Inspection & Maintenance Services (IMAHAJAM), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF)
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Where CraneWorks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
CraneWorks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: New and used crane and lifting equipment sales including knuckle boom cranes, boom trucks, all terrain cranes, aerial lifts, and more from manufacturers like Manitex, Tadano, Cormach, IMT, Fassi, Palfinger, Auto Crane, Versalift, Rotobec
- Equipment Rentals: Weekly, monthly, long-term, and rental purchase option (RPO) machines available
- Service & Maintenance: Repairs, maintenance, refurbishments, warranty service, DOT/OSHA/FHWA inspections, dielectric testing, and mobile crane repair
- Parts: Transmissions, gearboxes, LMIs, PTOs, straps, mats, lubricants, and more for cranes and trucks
- Custom Fabrication: Lube skids, hydraulic power units, tool boxes, service bodies, lube trucks, hydraulic tanks, fuel tanks, oilfield racks, and more
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | — | Custom equipment solutions |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
CraneWorks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CraneWorks is a multi-state dealer and service provider for cranes and lifting equipment, selling new and used equipment from manufacturers including Manitex, Tadano, Cormach, IMT, Fassi, Palfinger, Auto Crane, Versalift, Rotobec, and National. Beyond equipment sales, the company offers equipment rentals (weekly, monthly, long-term, and rental-purchase option), repair and maintenance services with mobile field service capabilities, parts supply, and custom fabrication of items such as lube skids, hydraulic power units, service bodies, and oilfield racks. Operations run out of ten full-service facilities across the United States serving construction, oil & gas, mining, pipeline, infrastructure, utilities, and tree-care customers.
Product overview
CraneWorks is a crane and lifting equipment dealer offering a comprehensive portfolio of new and used equipment across multiple categories including knuckle boom cranes, boom trucks, all terrain cranes, aerial lifts, crawler cranes, digger derricks, forklifts, telehandlers, trailers, trucks, and specialized equipment for oilfield, construction, mining, pipeline, and other industries. The company operates as a dealer network representing major manufacturers including Manitex, Tadano/Demag, Cormach, IMT, Fassi, Palfinger, Auto Crane, Versalift, Rotobec, National, JLG, Manitou, Gehl, Stellar, and others. Beyond equipment sales, CraneWorks provides complementary service offerings including equipment rentals (weekly, monthly, long-term with rental purchase options), repair and maintenance services (including mobile field service, DOT/OSHA/FHWA inspections, and dielectric testing), parts supply, and custom fabrication capabilities. The company also offers load chart resources for equipment specification lookup.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Companies that use CraneWorks
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
CraneWorks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
CraneWorks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hammar LiftcoreCraneWorks partnered with Hammar Lift to serve as the U.S. installation, service, and parts support partner for Hammar sideloader container-handling equipment, with nationwide support for sales and aftermarket needs. This collaboration expands CraneWorks' offerings beyond traditional crane solutions into logistics, transport, and specialized lifting applications while strengthening Hammar's U.S. footprint.
- Tadano AmericacoreCraneWorks Houston appointed as full-line distributor for Tadano America covering Texas market. Texas is identified as the largest crane market in the United States. CraneWorks joins Scott-Macon in serving the Texas market for Tadano products.
- LMTA (Louisiana Motor Transport Association)minorIndustry partner membership supporting trucking and transport sector in Louisiana
- NAXSA (North American Excavation Shoring Association)minorIndustry partner membership for excavation and shoring industry
- NRLA (Northeastern Retail Lumber Association)minorIndustry partner membership for lumber and building materials industry in the Northeast
- NTEA (The Association for the Work Truck Industry)minorIndustry partner membership for work truck industry
- SC&RA (Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association)minorIndustry partner membership for specialized carriers and rigging industry
- Texas Crane Owners AssociationminorIndustry partner membership for crane owners in Texas
- Tree Care Industry AssociationminorIndustry partner membership for tree care industry
- AD GroupminorIndustry partner membership for equipment dealers
- Associated Equipment Dealers (AED)minorIndustry partner membership for equipment dealers
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves15 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CraneWorks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CraneWorks social profiles
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CraneWorks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
CraneWorks subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
CraneWorks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CraneWorks M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CraneWorks
What does CraneWorks do?
CraneWorks is a multi-state dealer and service provider for cranes and lifting equipment, selling new and used equipment from manufacturers including Manitex, Tadano, Cormach, IMT, Fassi, Palfinger, Auto Crane, Versalift, Rotobec, and National. Beyond equipment sales, the company offers equipment rentals (weekly, monthly, long-term, and rental-purchase option), repair and maintenance services with mobile field service capabilities, parts supply, and custom fabrication of items such as lube skids, hydraulic power units, service bodies, and oilfield racks. Operations run out of ten full-service facilities across the United States serving construction, oil & gas, mining, pipeline, infrastructure, utilities, and tree-care customers.
Is CraneWorks a public or private company?
CraneWorks is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was CraneWorks founded?
CraneWorks was founded in 2002. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is CraneWorks based?
CraneWorks is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does CraneWorks make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rentals, service & Maintenance, parts and custom Fabrication.
Does CraneWorks have an API?
No public API is recorded for CraneWorks.
What industry is CraneWorks in?
CraneWorks's product category is Crane and Lifting Equipment Distribution & Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHABAE, Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial), with a secondary code of TLABAFAD, Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing. Its NAICS code is 33312 and its SIC code is 5082.