Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment

What Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment does

Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment is a U.S.-based manufacturer of professional-grade lifting, moving, and jacking systems serving structural movers, heavy haulers, rigging contractors, and residential/commercial contractors. Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Bernville, Pennsylvania, the company operates with 11–50 employees and manufactures its equipment in-house. Its portfolio spans moving equipment (dollies, skates, rollers, push-pull rams, temporary bridges, jack & slide systems), jacking equipment (unified jacking machines, crib jacks, toe jacks, multi-purpose jacks, column jacks, setup stands, jacking-shoring posts, power packs, digging pans), a rental fleet that includes third-party premium trailers, and certified used equipment.

The company's core technology centers on heavy-duty hydraulic systems with proprietary control electronics. Key technical differentiators include the SmartSteer® Advanced Dolly System, a touchscreen tablet-controlled platform that synchronizes steering across multiple dollies in multiple modes (Front, Articulated, Follow, Crab) and is described as the first in the rigging industry to steer accurately in reverse; Unified Jacking Machines in 6/9/12-port configurations that guarantee identical oil volume and extension rates across all connected jacks regardless of load; the SmartJack™ synchronized multi-jack system; and the Jack & Slide hydraulic skidding system with spring-loaded auto-reset pins, a proprietary load shoe, and 232,800 lb per-shoe capacity. The Jacking-Shoring Posts are protected by U.S. Patent No. 8,973,899 B2.

Buckingham operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer go-to-market with three revenue streams: new equipment sales, used equipment sales, and equipment rentals. All transactions are quote-based with no publicly disclosed pricing; customers configure products on the company website and submit RFQ requests, with phone and email as primary contact channels. Equipment is sold and rented worldwide, though operations remain based at the single Bernville, PA manufacturing facility. No outside funding, acquisitions, or public-company status have been disclosed.

Name

Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment

Legal name

Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment

Website

https://buckinghamequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment is a U.S. manufacturer of hydraulic lifting, jacking, and moving systems for structural movers, heavy haulers, and rigging contractors, selling new, used, and rental equipment worldwide from its Bernville, PA headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Moving Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Attachments & Material Handling Accessories (Fork Attachments, Slings, Rigging) (IMAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

Keywords

• Structural moving equipment
• Hydraulic jacking systems
• Heavy lifting equipment
• Power dolly systems
• Temporary bridge solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bernville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new Buckingham-branded equipment including dollies, jacks, skates, rollers, temporary bridges, power packs, gantry systems, and accessories. Customers configure and request quotes through the website.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of pre-owned Buckingham equipment including Unified Jacking Machines, Power Dollies, Coaster Dollies, Toe Jacks, Crib Jacks, Push/Pull Rams, Skates, and digging pans. All used equipment is built and maintained in-house.
3. Equipment Rentals: Rental of Buckingham-branded and third-party equipment including dollies, jacks, skates, rollers, power packs, gantry systems, and an extensive fleet of trailers from brands including Goldhofer, Faymonville, Fontaine, Trail King, TransMaster, and XL Specialized. Rental options include short-term and project-based terms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment manufactures professional-grade hydraulic lifting, jacking, and moving systems for structural movers, heavy haulers, riggers, and industrial contractors. The company designs, engineers, and builds its own equipment in Bernville, Pennsylvania, including dollies, jacking systems, skidding systems, temporary bridges, and power packs. Products are available new, used, or for rent, with all sales conducted through quote-based direct channels.

Product overview

Buckingham Structural Moving Equipment is a manufacturer of professional-grade heavy lifting, jacking, and moving systems. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: Moving Equipment (dollies, skates, push-pull rams, jack-and-slide systems, and temporary bridges), Jacking Equipment (unified jacking machines, crib jacks, toe jacks, multi-purpose jacks, column jacks, setup stands, jacking-shoring posts, power packs, and digging pans), Rental Equipment (comprehensive fleet of dollies, power units, gantry systems, trailers from manufacturers including Fontaine, Faymonville, Goldhofer, Trail King, TransMaster, and XL Specialized), and Used Equipment. Key proprietary technologies include the SmartSteer® Advanced Dolly System with touch-screen tablet control and multiple steering modes, Unified Jacking Machines available in 6/9/12-port configurations for synchronized lifting, SmartJack™ System for coordinated multi-jack operations, and Jack & Slide hydraulic skidding systems. Equipment is available new, used, or for rent, and is built in Bernville, PA with over 50 years of industry experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartSteer®: Advanced Dolly System - a configurable load-moving solution for structural moving, rigging, and manufacturing industries featuring touch-screen tablet control and multiple steering modes
• Jack & Slide System
• SmartJack™
• Power Dolly
• Coaster Dolly
• Crab Steer Dolly
• Air Ride Crab Steer Dolly
• Jacking-Shoring Posts

Products and services

• Jack & Slide System Crane-free, low-profile hydraulic skidding system configured for tight, high-stakes moves. Positions transformers, switchgear, machinery, and sensitive assets using 50-ton, 10,000-psi cylinders with spring-loaded auto-reset pins locking every 2 ft and proprietary load shoes with up to 232,800 lbs per shoe capacity.
• SmartSteer® Advanced Dolly System Touchscreen tablet-controlled load-moving system linking multiple Buckingham Power Units and Dollies for synchronized steering. Features Front Steer, Articulated Steer, Follow Steer, and Crab Steer modes with radio remote controls for drive, jacking, braking, and steering. First in rigging industry to steer accurately in reverse.
• Dollies (Power, Coaster, Crab Steer, Air Ride Crab Steer) Complete dolly family for moving houses, modular buildings, bridge spans, and machinery. Power Dollies provide built-in propulsion and steering. Coaster Dollies offer footprint control and tight-site maneuverability. Crab Steer Dollies enable lateral/diagonal positioning. Air Ride Crab Steer Dollies add shock/vibration isolation for sensitive moves including historic masonry, glass, and medical/lab assets.
• Buckingham Skates and Rollers Bi-directional structural mover skates and rollers for controlled, predictable travel on I-beams. 50-Ton XY Skates offer 100,000 lbs capacity and can be split in half to reduce height, moving loads on X or Y axis. 9-Ton Rollers are compact (3.4-inch height, 30 lb weight) with built-in strike plates for quick adjustments.
• Buckingham Push Pull Rams Rapid setup hydraulic solution for moving heavy loads. Features 3-inch bore, 36-inch stroke hydraulic cylinder, adjustable beam clamp fitting 12-14 inch beams, and 195 lb portable design.
• Custom Temporary Bridge Purpose-built temporary crossing solution for heavy transport operations. Configured around specific job demands including span, width, load requirements, connection details, tie-down points, and transition geometry for structural moving and heavy haul applications.
• 45' Temporary Bridge Heavy-duty temporary crossing bridge with 45-foot span using five W10x54 A992 I-beams. Features 6-foot overall width, integrated weld-on D-rings rated minimum 15,000 lb capacity, low-profile height with tapered ends for heavy transport operations.
• 40' Temporary Bridge Dependable temporary crossing bridge for structural moving and heavy transport. 40-foot span, 6-foot width, approximately 21,500 lbs. Heavy-duty D-ring handling points, steel construction, even weight distribution, and quick deployment.
• Buckingham Jacking-Shoring Posts Fast-deploying, heavy-duty hydraulic shoring posts protected by US Patent No. 8,973,899 B2. Features threaded collar for fine height adjustments and pin/collar locking setup. Available in ranges from 28-46 inches to 144-265 inches. 20,000 lb capacity per post.
• Buckingham Crib Jacks (15-Ton and 30-Ton) Crib jacks for house lifting and structural support. 15-Ton models available in single-acting or double-acting with 9-inch or 17-inch stroke lengths, 30,000 lbs capacity. 30-Ton model is double-acting with 60,000 lbs capacity, 16-inch stroke, 3.5-inch bore.
• Buckingham Toe Jacks Hydraulic toe jacks requiring only 1 3/4 inch clearance at toe. 7.5-ton capacity, 2.5-inch bore, 44-inch stroke. Protected hydraulic hose connection and shut-off valve. Available with Toe Jack Adaptors and Toe Jack Extensions for expanded application.
• Buckingham Multi Purpose Jacks (30-Ton and 100-Ton) Rugged, jobsite-ready hydraulic jacks for structural moving, machinery positioning, and multi-point lifting. 30-Ton model with 3.5-inch bore, compatible with Unified Jacking Machines and SmartJack. 100-Ton models in-house built with 5-inch bore, available in 10/20/36/54-inch configurations for transformers, bridge sections, and buildings.
• Buckingham Power Packs (Gas and Electric) Portable power packs delivering 10,000-psi performance. Gas-powered models feature Honda 160 OHV engine, roll-cage chassis, 5-gallon oil capacity, 4-8 configurable ports. Electric model provides cleaner, quieter power for indoor sites with pendant control, 1.5hp motor, 115V single-phase, ~75 dBA quiet operation.
• Buckingham Digging Pans Custom skid-loader and wheel-loader digging pans from high-strength steel. Skid-loader pans 8-20 feet long, wheel-loader pans 14-30 feet long. Quick pin-on push plate for leveling and backfilling.
• Buckingham Column Jack Shoring-post style configuration for lifting roofs, floors, and structural elements. Holds two 15-ton crib jacks, extends 12 inches per set, ranges from 14'11 to 26 feet. Additional jacks can be inverted and bolted alongside for increased height.
• Buckingham Setup Stands Stable support stands for structural movers and heavy-load professionals. Available in 12, 24, 36, and 48 inch heights rated 120 tons. 150 Ton model rated 300,000 lbs. Finished in BSME Yellow.
• Unified Jacking Machines (6/9/12-Port) Synchronized hydraulic lifting machines ensuring each jack receives identical oil volume and extends at the same rate regardless of load differences. Available in 6-Port, 9-Port, and 12-Port configurations with Panel Feed and Side Feed styles. Compatible with SmartJack System for coordinated multi-jack operations.
• Buckingham Power Units (BU-173 and BU-74) for Rent Rental power units with proportional hydraulics and SmartSteer compatibility. BU-173 features 173 HP John Deere diesel, hydrostatic drive (freewheels to 50 mph), wireless control, on-board air and brake integration. BU-74 features 74 HP Kohler diesel, 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless control, 9 jacking/steering ports.
• M1070 Prime Mover for Rent 8-wheel drive tractor rated 500+ HP with Detroit Diesel 8V92 turbocharged engine, front and rear axle steering, and central tire inflation system for heavy equipment transport. Available for short- and long-term rental.
• 500-Ton Lift Systems Gantry for Rent Hydraulic gantry system with 500-ton capacity, efficient to assemble and can travel on track for safe transloading and load placement. Available for short- and long-term rental.
• Rental Equipment Fleet (Dollies, Jacks, Skates, Trailers, Power Packs) Comprehensive rental fleet including Buckingham dollies, jacks, skates, rollers, power packs, gantry systems, and an extensive fleet of trailers from brands including Goldhofer, Faymonville, Fontaine, Trail King, TransMaster, and XL Specialized. Rental options include short-term and project-based terms.
• Used Buckingham Equipment Pre-owned Buckingham equipment including Unified Jacking Machines (12-Port), Power Dollies, Coaster Dollies, Toe Jacks (44-inch stroke), Crib Jacks, Push/Pull Rams, Skates, and digging pans. All used equipment is built and maintained in-house. Pricing by contact only.

Quantifiable outcome

• 232,800 lbs per shoe capacity (Jack & Slide System, 2 ft support/load spacing configuration)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Enerpac: Global manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, jacks, and lifting systems used in construction, industrial, and rigging applications. Directly competes with Buckingham in hydraulic jacks, power packs, and jacking systems.
• Holmatro Industrial: Manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic rescue and industrial tools — including jacks, rams, and lifting equipment used in heavy industrial and structural moving contexts. Overlaps with Buckingham's hydraulic jack and ram portfolio.
• Airfloat: Designer and manufacturer of air-bearing heavy load moving systems and modular movers used to relocate large equipment, machinery, and structures. Competes with Buckingham's jack & slide and dolly systems for heavy load movement without cranes.
• Hovair Systems: UK-based specialist in air-film heavy load moving and handling equipment, including skates and modular systems. Overlaps with Buckingham skates, rollers, and dollies in crane-free heavy equipment relocation.
• Hydra-Slide: Manufacturer of hydraulic slide systems and industrial load-moving equipment including skidding systems. Directly competes with Buckingham's Jack & Slide System for low-profile, crane-free heavy equipment positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and transport specialist operating its own engineered equipment fleet for structural relocations and heavy haul. Adjacent incumbent — uses comparable jacking and sliding technology at scale.
• Sarens: Worldwide heavy lifting, engineered transport, and rigging services provider with proprietary equipment including jack-up systems and modular trailers. Serves many of the same transformer, bridge, and industrial relocation use cases.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Large US-based crane, rigging, and heavy haul services provider with significant equipment fleet and custom tooling capability. Comparable customer base (heavy industry, structural moving) with broader service portfolio.
• Mazzella Companies: US material handling and rigging solutions provider offering overhead cranes, hoists, below-the-hook devices, and engineered lifting products. Overlaps with Buckingham in heavy-lift rigging equipment distribution and service.

Emerging players

• Liftex Inc. Manufacturer and distributor of synthetic and wire rope slings, rigging products, and specialized lifting gear. Smaller-scale player with adjacent product overlap in below-the-hook lifting accessories used by Buckingham's rigging customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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