Mr. Crane

What Mr. Crane does

Mr. Crane is a family-owned, private crane and rigging services company headquartered in Orange, California, founded in 1969 and operating across the Western United States. The business runs a diversified equipment and services platform centered on operated crane services, bare crane rentals, used crane sales, specialized rigging, tower crane and construction hoist services, and OEM parts sourcing, with a fleet spanning 3 to 1,200+ tons that includes all-terrain, rough-terrain, crawler, tower cranes, boom trucks, and high-capacity forklifts. Differentiated offerings include 3D lift planning and engineering, NCCCO-certified operator standards, and a documented safety record (TRIR 0.65, EMR 0.50) recognized through the 2025 SC&RA Crane & Rigging Group Safety Award and the Cal OSHA-Golden Gate Award. The company is distributed through three regional yards — Orange (CA), San Bernardino (CA), and Las Vegas (NV) — enabling rapid mobilization across California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah, with vertical coverage spanning civil/infrastructure, steel construction, industrial and refinery, HVAC and generators, cell tower, renewable energy, modular homes, tilt-up, emergency response, and consumer-adjacent segments such as swim spas. Revenue is generated through project-based operated service fees, weekly-minimum bare rentals, per-unit used crane sales, and parts/accessories, sold primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion supported by inside sales, project manager consultation, online catalog/booking, and SC&RA/UCON industry channels.

Name

Mr. Crane

Legal name

Mr. Crane

Website

https://mrcrane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mr. Crane is a family-owned Western US crane and rigging operator founded 1969, offering operated crane services, bare rentals, used crane sales, rigging, tower cranes, and hoists from three regional yards in California and Nevada to construction, industrial, and infrastructure clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Rental Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB), Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA), Earthmoving & Excavation Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAA), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Rigging services
• Tower crane services
• Lift planning engineering
• Heavy lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Operated Crane Services: Mr. Crane provides fully operated crane services with certified operators, detailed lift planning, and field execution for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Revenue generated through hourly or project-based fees for crane operations including operator, equipment, and lift engineering.
2. Bare Crane Rentals: Short- and long-term crane rentals without operators for contractors who supply their own operators. One-week minimum rental period with equipment delivered to job sites. Revenue generated through equipment rental fees.
3. Used Crane Sales: Mr. Crane regularly updates its fleet, offering certified used cranes and lifting equipment for sale at competitive prices. Each unit backed by comprehensive maintenance program with detailed service records and current CAL/OSHA certifications.
4. Construction Hoist Services: Personnel hoists, material hoists, and combination hoists for vertical transport on construction sites, provided as part of comprehensive tower crane and hoist solutions.
5. Rigging Services: Specialized rigging services including lift design, load calculations, and onsite setup for precision lifts. Supports complex lifting operations with decades of experience in heavy rigging and specialized projects.
6. Crane Parts & Accessories: OEM crane parts and accessories sourced through extensive supplier network, providing replacement components, specialized attachments, and hard-to-find parts to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mr. Crane provides operated crane services with NCCCO-certified operators, bare crane rentals without operators for short- and long-term projects, and certified used crane sales across the Western United States. Each project is supported by 3D lift planning engineering that models crane positioning, load paths, and clearances before execution, along with construction hoist, tower crane, rigging services, and OEM crane parts sourcing from three regional yards in Orange (CA), San Bernardino (CA), and Las Vegas (NV).

Product overview

Mr. Crane is a crane and rigging services provider offering a unified portfolio of operated crane services, bare crane rentals, and equipment sales. The core offering consists of operated crane services with certified operators paired with 3D lift planning engineering support. Supporting services include tower crane and construction hoist services, rigging services, crane parts, and emergency response. The company operates three regional yards in Orange, San Bernardino, and Las Vegas to support projects across Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Fleet capacity ranges from 3 tons to 1200+ tons, including all-terrain cranes, rough-terrain cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, boom trucks, and specialized equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Inquipco: Related entity mentioned in careers page: 'Careers at Mr. Crane & Inquipco'. Nature of relationship not explicitly defined.

Products and services

• Operated Crane Services Full-service crane rental with NCCCO-certified operators, detailed lift planning, and field execution for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Revenue generated through hourly or project-based fees for crane operations including operator, equipment, and lift engineering.
• Bare Crane Rentals Short- and long-term crane rentals without operators for contractors who supply their own operators. One-week minimum rental period with equipment delivered to job sites. Revenue generated through equipment rental fees across California, Nevada, Arizona, and Colorado.
• 3D Lift Planning Engineering-based 3D lift planning service that models crane positioning, load paths, and clearances before project execution to streamline coordination and reduce on-site adjustments. Delivered by a dedicated engineering team as part of Mr. Crane's operated crane and rigging offerings.
• Tower Crane Services Complete tower crane solutions including planning, foundation coordination, permitting, installation, and ongoing maintenance for high-rise construction. Tower cranes equipped with state-of-the-art safety features and advanced control systems for dense urban environments.
• Construction Hoist Services Personnel hoists, material hoists, and combination hoists for vertical transport of crew and construction materials on job sites, provided as part of comprehensive tower crane and hoist solutions.
• Rigging Services Specialized rigging services including lift design, load calculations, and onsite setup for precision and complex lifts. Supports complex lifting operations with decades of experience in heavy rigging and specialized projects.
• Crane Sales (Used Cranes) Sale of certified used cranes including all-terrain, rough-terrain, crawler cranes, boom trucks, and high-capacity forklifts at competitive prices. Each unit backed by comprehensive maintenance documentation, full inspection records, and current CAL/OSHA certifications.
• Crane Parts & Accessories OEM crane parts and accessories sourced through an extensive supplier network, providing replacement components, specialized attachments, and hard-to-find parts to customers across the Western United States.
• Emergency Crane Services 24/7 emergency crane response for disaster relief, accident recovery, weather events, and earthquake damage with rapid deployment capability across the Western United States.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.65 - significantly below SC&RA threshold of 1.25 for safety awards
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)industryOthersSC&RA is an international organization with more than 1,350 members from 46 nations. Mr. Crane participates in SC&RA safety awards and contests, demonstrating commitment to industry safety standards. The association provides frameworks for safety excellence including requirements for incident rates, modification rates, and zero fatality standards.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bigge Crane and Rigging: One of the largest operated and bare crane rental providers in the US, with extensive heavy-lift fleet and engineering support; operates in many of the same Western US metros where Mr. Crane competes for projects.
• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: Multi-state crane rental and rigging company offering operated cranes, bare rentals, and specialized heavy lifting; comparable in operating model, fleet breadth, and project types (industrial, infrastructure, commercial).
• Maxim Crane Works: National operated and bare crane rental company with a fleet that includes tower and crawler cranes; competes with Mr. Crane on industrial, refinery, energy, and infrastructure projects across the US.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: Regional crane rental and rigging services provider in Texas/Southwest with comparable offerings in operated cranes, bare rentals, and engineered heavy lifting; comparable customer base (industrial, commercial, infrastructure).
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Large US crane rental and rigging services company with heavy-lift transport and engineered solutions; competes for complex industrial and infrastructure jobs similar to Mr. Crane's highest-value work.
• Bragg Crane & Rigging: Crane rental, rigging, and heavy-haul services provider in the Western US with similar customer segments (industrial, refinery, infrastructure); comparable bare rental and operated service offerings.
• Lampson International: Specializes in ultra-heavy lift cranes (up to several thousand tons) for power, petrochemical, and infrastructure projects; comparable in operating complexity for refinery and infrastructure lifting work that Mr. Crane services.

Broad incumbents

• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America with a significant crane and aerial division; broader portfolio and balance sheet, but offers overlapping crane rental services that compete with Mr. Crane on many of the same Western US bids.
• Sarens: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist with growing North American presence; competes on the largest refinery, wind, and infrastructure jobs that also fit Mr. Crane's high-end industrial portfolio.
• Liebherr USA (Rental & Used Equipment): OEM of crawler, mobile, and tower cranes that also operates used equipment sales and rental programs in the US; adjacent to Mr. Crane's used crane sales line and competes on tower crane solution sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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