Stafford Crane Group

Name

Stafford Crane Group

Legal name

Stafford Crane Group

Website

https://staffordcranegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Tower crane rentals
• Mobile crane services
• Construction equipment rental
• Crane operator training

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental (Bare or Manned): Tower cranes, mobile cranes, self-erecting cranes, and construction hoists rented on a bare (equipment only) or manned (with certified operator) basis. Primary revenue driver supporting construction projects across 10+ US states.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of tower cranes, mobile cranes, and construction hoists including models from Comansa, Peiner, Potain, Jost, Demag, and Alimak brands. Contact-based pricing model.
3. Certified Operator Services: Provision of certified crane operators for all equipment types to support construction projects.
4. Technical Services: Erection and dismantle, technician services, consulting, inspection, maintenance and repair for tower crane projects.
5. Crane Training Services: Tower Crane School of Phoenix provides training for crane operators and riggers, offering NCCCO certification upon completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Stafford Crane Group provides tower cranes, mobile cranes, self-erecting cranes, and construction hoists on a bare or manned (operator-included) rental basis, complemented by equipment sales, certified operator services, erection/dismantle, inspection, repair, and consulting. The company operates the Tower Crane School of Phoenix for NCCCO-certified operator and rigger training, and delivers services through depots in Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, and Austin with international reach via affiliates in Mexico and South America.

Product overview

Stafford Crane Group is a lifting equipment and services company offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on tower cranes, mobile cranes, construction hoists, and self-erecting cranes. The core offering consists of crane and hoist rentals (available on bare or manned basis) supplemented by equipment sales, certified operator services, erection/dismantle, inspection, repair, and consulting services. The company also operates the Tower Crane School of Phoenix for operator and rigger training. Services are delivered through depots in Phoenix, Denver, San Diego, and Austin, with international coverage through affiliates in Mexico and South America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stafford Tower Cranes: The company's original brand for tower crane manufacturing and services, now also available at staffordtowercranes.com
• Tower Crane School of Phoenix

Products and services

• Tower Cranes Tower crane rentals available on a bare or manned basis, with lifting capacities from 4.5 to 50 tons and radii up to 85 meters (278 feet). Fleet includes proprietary Stafford STF models alongside Terex and Comansa models in hammerhead, flat top, luffer, static/traveling, and external/internal climbing configurations, for general contractors and construction firms.
• Mobile Cranes Mobile crane rentals including hydraulic cranes up to 600 tons, lattice boom crawler cranes up to 600 tons, and rough terrain cranes up to 100 tons. Available on bare or manned basis with Terex model specialization for construction, mining, infrastructure, and power plant projects.
• Construction Hoists Man-material construction hoists that transport up to 30 workers and materials weighing up to 3200 kg (7100 lbs), with variable frequency control and travel speeds up to 100 meters per minute. Alimak 650, Alimak 650 XL, and Phoenix CH2000 models in single or dual configurations.
• Self-Erecting Cranes Vicario and Benazzato self-erecting cranes that are easy to transport and operate, with smaller models requiring only a one-man crew for erection. Provided to construction contractors needing quickly deployable lifting equipment.
• Tower Crane School of Phoenix Crane operator and rigger/signalperson training school offering NCCCO certification, telecom tower technician training, and certified rigger qualifications. Operated out of the Phoenix headquarters and recognized as one of the largest and most prestigious crane training schools in the United States.
• Equipment Sales Sales of new and used tower cranes (Comansa, Peiner, Potain, Jost models), mobile cranes (Demag CC 2600), and construction hoists (Alimak 650, Alimak 650 XL). Pricing is quote-based through direct contact with the sales team.
• Certified Operator Services Provision of trained and qualified certified crane operators supplied alongside all crane and hoist rentals to support construction projects on a manned rental basis.
• Erection and Dismantle Services Full erection, dismantle, jumping, inspection, maintenance, and repair services for tower cranes across the United States and internationally. Technicians also serve third-party tower crane projects.
• Consulting Services Technical consulting on tower crane projects, including lift strategy planning and safety documentation provided to general contractors and project owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transport up to 30 workers and materials weighing up to 3200 kg (7100 lbs)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stafford Gruas Torre de Mexico S.A de C.V.coreOthersMexican affiliate company through which Stafford Crane Group offers crane and hoist rentals in Mexico. Extends the company's geographic reach beyond US borders into the Mexican market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest US equipment rental company with a broad portfolio including aerial work platforms and an expanding crane offering — competes with SCG on larger commercial accounts and represents the dominant incumbent for cross-product equipment packages.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major US equipment rental provider with multi-category fleet and growing presence in heavy lifting and cranes — broad incumbent that increasingly overlaps with SCG on mid- to large-sized commercial construction projects.

Others

• Terex Corporation: Global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, materials processing, and lifting equipment (Terex, Genie brands) — key OEM partner for SCG's mobile crane fleet and adjacent ecosystem participant in the lifting equipment value chain.
• Manitowoc Cranes: Global manufacturer of crawler, mobile, and tower cranes (Potain, Grove, National Crane brands) — supplies equipment to SCG and similar rental operators; comparable as supplier/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: Major US crane rental company operating a national fleet of crawler, hydraulic, tower, and rough-terrain cranes with bare and manned rental options — overlaps with SCG on tower crane rentals and construction hoist-adjacent services.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. Privately held US crane rental, sales, and rigging services company with national reach across tower cranes, mobile cranes, and heavy rigging — directly competes with SCG for high-rise and industrial lifting projects in overlapping geographies.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of the largest US crane rental and lifting services providers operating a nationwide fleet of crawler, mobile, and tower cranes — directly comparable to SCG on tower and mobile crane rentals and bare/manned service offering.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: US crane rental company offering a fleet of hydraulic, lattice boom crawler, and tower cranes for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects — directly comparable on mobile crane rental and bare/manned service model.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: US-based heavy lift, rigging, and crane rental provider with national coverage across industrial, infrastructure, and energy projects — comparable in mobile crane capacity (up to 600 tons) and turnkey project services.
• Morrow Equipment: Long-established US tower crane rental, sales, and service company — among the closest direct competitors on tower crane-specific fleet, erection/dismantle expertise, and operator services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/staffordcrane
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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