Bigfoot Crane

What Bigfoot Crane does

Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. is a privately held Canadian equipment and services company founded in 2014 and headquartered in Abbotsford, British Columbia, operating in the tower crane, hoist, and construction lift-equipment segment. The company sells, rents, services, and stores tower cranes (self-erecting, flat-top, and luffing variants), construction hoists (single and dual car), underhook accessories (concrete buckets, bins, man baskets, rigging), wind monitoring anemometers, zone control/anti-collision systems, and ancillary site equipment such as Inmesol generators, light towers, and Transport Canada-approved aviation lights. It also operates Bigfoot Academy, British Columbia's original crane training center, delivering simulator-based, certification, and on-site training programs approved by Technical Safety BC and Red Seal instructors.

The business runs a multi-stream revenue model combining recurring rentals (daily/weekly/monthly), one-time equipment sales, hardware sales of accessories, professional services for parts/maintenance/training, and managed storage services. Fleet inventory draws heavily from a strategic partnership with Liebherr — including the first Liebherr 125 EC-B 6 in North America and the K-Series self-erecting line — augmented by an exclusive Canadian dealer arrangement with Inmesol for power and lighting. Customer acquisition runs through an enterprise field-sales motion centered on phone-based inside sales, website inquiries, and on-site service delivery, targeting general contractors, specialty contractors, and operators primarily across Lower Mainland BC, Western Canada, and the broader North American market.

Name

Bigfoot Crane

Legal name

Bigfoot Crane Company Inc.

Website

https://bigfootcrane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bigfoot Crane Company rents, sells, and services tower cranes, hoists, and construction lift accessories — including Liebherr flat-top and self-erecting cranes — and runs Bigfoot Academy for operator training, primarily serving construction contractors across Western Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Equipment Rental

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Crane & Hoist Safety & Monitoring Systems (Limiters, Anti-collision, Load Monitoring) (IMAHAJAL), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Tower crane rentals
• Construction equipment sales
• Crane operator training
• Construction hoist rentals
• Underhook accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbotsford

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rentals: Tower crane rentals including self-erecting cranes, tower cranes, and luffing cranes. Flexible rental terms for short and long-term projects with full mobilization/demobilization services.
2. Crane Sales: New and used tower crane sales, self-erecting cranes, and luffing cranes for construction companies looking to expand their fleet.
3. Hoist Rentals and Sales: Single car and dual car hoist equipment for material and personnel movement on construction sites.
4. Underhook Accessories Sales and Rentals: Self-dumping bins, material cages, crane man baskets, concrete buckets, pallet forks, clamshell buckets, outrigger pads, spreader bars, and rigging equipment for sale and rental.
5. Parts and Service: Extensive parts inventory including OEM and certified aftermarket components, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, emergency part replacement, certifications, and operator orientations.
6. Training (Bigfoot Academy): Crane operator certifications, rigger certifications, equipment training, simulator training, on-site training, and hoist operator certifications. Courses approved by Red Seal certified instructors.
7. Power and Lighting Equipment: Inmesol generators, light towers, and aviation lights for sale and rental. Aviation lights are Transport Canada approved for airspace safety around construction sites.
8. Storage Solutions: Secure crane and equipment storage in Fraser Valley facility with short-term and long-term options, including crane storage, general storage, and transloading services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bigfoot Crane Company provides rental, sales, and servicing of tower cranes, construction hoists, underhook accessories, wind safety anemometers, zone control systems, generators, light towers, and aviation lights to construction companies and contractors. The company operates the most diverse fleet of tower cranes in North America, along with Bigfoot Academy, BC's original crane training center offering operator, rigger, and elevating devices mechanic certification programs. It also offers secure storage solutions and full-service maintenance, parts, and operator support.

Product overview

Bigfoot Crane Company operates as a construction equipment and services provider offering tower cranes, hoists, and related equipment for rent and sale. The portfolio includes self-erecting cranes (Liebherr K Series), flat-top tower cranes (Liebherr EC-B series), and luffing cranes available for short or long-term rental and purchase. Supporting the core equipment are underhook accessories (concrete buckets, pallet forks, clamshell buckets, man baskets, spreader bars), wind safety anemometers, zone control/anti-collision systems, power equipment (Inmesol generators and light towers), and aviation lights for crane marking. The company provides full service and maintenance capabilities, secure storage solutions, and Bigfoot Academy training programs including simulator training, crane operator and rigger certifications, equipment training, and online courses. All services are unified under the 'Legendary Service' brand promise, providing integrated jobsite solutions through a single partner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tower Crane Rentals Short and long-term rental of tower cranes including self-erect cranes, city tower cranes, and luffing cranes, with full mobilization and demobilization services for construction companies and contractors.
• Tower Crane Sales New and used tower crane sales including self-erecting cranes, flat-top tower cranes, luffing cranes, and refurbished units for construction companies expanding their fleet.
• Construction Hoist Rentals Rental of single car and dual car construction hoists including Fraco SEH-7000 models for material and personnel movement on construction sites.
• Construction Hoist Sales Single car and dual car construction hoists available for purchase.
• Underhook Accessories Wide range of lifting accessories including self-dumping bins, material cages, crane man baskets, concrete buckets, pallet forks, clamshell buckets, spreader bars, outrigger pads, and rigging equipment available for sale and rental.
• Wind Safety Anemometers Wind monitoring equipment including WINDY WR3-B, WINDY WR4, NAVIS W410X, NAVIS W410XB/BAT, WINDY Smartphone anemometer, and WL 12X data logging anemometers for crane safety, available for sale and rental.
• Zone Control and Anti-Collision Systems Safety systems including AMCS DCS 61 and DCS 60 zone control and anti-collision devices for tower crane operations on multi-crane sites, available for sale and rental.
• Power and Lighting Equipment Inmesol generators, IT06NA light towers with 4x150W LED lamps and 7-meter mast, and Transport Canada-approved aviation obstruction lights for construction sites, available for sale and rental.
• Crane Service and Maintenance Full service capabilities including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repair, certifications, operator orientations, engineering and design builds, panel engineering, and an extensive OEM and aftermarket parts inventory.
• Crane Storage Solutions Secure short-term and long-term crane and equipment storage in Fraser Valley facility with fencing, razor wire, 24/7 monitoring, and level gravel lots, plus transloading services.
• Bigfoot Academy Training BC's original crane training center offering simulator training, crane operator certifications, rigger certifications, equipment training, on-site training, online courses, and elevating devices mechanic safety certification, approved by Red Seal certified instructors.
• Management Services Comprehensive crane management services including audits and inspections, mobilization and de-mobilization, site planning, regulatory and compliance support, and zone control/anti-collision configuration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimal downtime through extensive parts inventory and timely maintenance
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• LiebherrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Liebherr for tower crane rentals and fleet expansion. Bigfoot offers the first Liebherr 125 EC-B 6 in North America and provides access to Liebherr K Series self-erecting cranes (42K.1, 65K.1, 81K.1, 125K.1). The partnership ensures customers benefit from the latest crane technology including EC-B series with Tower Fibre ropes and LiConnect quick-release connections.
• InmesolcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive Canadian dealer for Inmesol generators, light towers, and aviation lights. Inmesol equipment is known for robust and environmentally friendly performance with optimal efficiency and minimal noise for diverse industrial applications.
• Transport CanadacoreOthersRegulatory partnership for aviation lights approval. Bigfoot's aviation lights are Transport Canada approved for use in regulated airspace around construction sites to ensure visibility for aircraft.
• Technical Safety BCcoreOthersRegulatory approval partnership for training programs. Bigfoot Academy's Elevating Devices Mechanic 24-Hour Safety Certification Program is approved by Technical Safety BC for Class A, C, and H Elevator Mechanics.
• AMCS (Anti-Collision)supportingTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership for AMCS DCS 61 and DCS 60 zone control and anti-collision systems for tower cranes on multi-crane sites.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• All Erection & Crane Rental: Specialty crane rental company with a broad fleet including tower cranes, crawler cranes, and boom trucks. Comparable to Bigfoot's specialty crane focus and serves overlapping commercial/industrial construction customers.
• Maxim Crane Works: One of North America's largest crane rental companies offering tower cranes, mobile cranes, and rigging services. Directly comparable to Bigfoot's tower crane rental and sales model across similar end markets (commercial and high-rise construction).
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: Major North American crane rental and sales operator with a tower crane fleet spanning Liebherr, Potain, and other OEMs. Directly competes with Bigfoot in tower crane rentals and used equipment sales.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: Specialty crane, rigging, and heavy haul provider with national reach. Comparable to Bigfoot in offering specialty lifting services and engineered solutions to industrial and construction customers.

Broad incumbents

• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental provider with broad commercial and industrial equipment offerings. Overlaps with Bigfoot on construction sites and has been expanding into specialty vertical equipment.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in North America. While not tower-crane focused, competes for adjacent hoisting and material handling equipment on the same construction projects as Bigfoot.
• Herc Rentals: Full-line equipment rental company serving industrial and commercial customers across North America. Competes for general construction equipment contracts that complement or substitute for crane rentals.
• Terex Corporation: Global manufacturer of aerial work platforms, cranes, and materials processing equipment. Comparable as a tower crane OEM (Terex Comedil) supplying similar equipment fleets that Bigfoot resells or rents.
• Manitowoc Company: Global manufacturer of cranes including tower cranes (Potain brand) and crawler cranes. Comparable as a tower crane OEM in the same supply ecosystem Bigfoot operates within.

Others

• Liebherr: OEM and strategic partner of Bigfoot, supplying the Liebherr EC-B and K Series tower cranes that anchor Bigfoot's fleet. They are a supplier/upstream partner rather than a direct competitor in the rental market.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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