Borsheim Crane Service

What Borsheim Crane Service does

Borsheim Crane Service LLC is a privately held, family-owned crane rental and heavy lift services provider founded in 1947 and headquartered in West Fargo, North Dakota. The company operates one of the larger diversified crane fleets in the Upper Midwest, spanning 50-ton to 900-ton units from manufacturers including Liebherr (LTM, LTR, and LR series), XCMG (XCA, XCR, XCT series), Manitex, and Tadano, with crawler, all-terrain, truck-mounted, and telescopic configurations. Service lines include operated crane rentals, bare crane rentals, heavy haul logistics (via Borsheim Logistics LLC and Logistic Pros), equipment sales (XCMG and boom trucks), crane inspections, overhead crane systems (via EMH partnership), rigging supplies (Pro Industrial), and professional services spanning lift planning, lift management, rigging solutions, and engineering. NCCCO-certified operators and in-house 3D lift modeling and structural analysis capabilities are core technical features, with computerized load indicators, remote outrigger deployment, and real-time monitoring systems deployed across the fleet.

The company serves enterprise and mid-market customers in commercial construction, oil & gas (Western North Dakota / Williston Basin), manufacturing, and wind energy, with named customers including Petro-Hunt, WINN Consulting, and Saulsbury. Operations are distributed across a West Fargo corporate office and logistics facility, plus branch offices in Minot and Williston, providing regional density across the Dakotas and western Minnesota while supporting nationwide project deployments. Ownership is multi-generational, with the Goodman family transitioning operational leadership to Joel Godfredsen (appointed CEO after 13 years with the company) while retaining fourth-generation involvement (Tyler G. Goodman III).

Revenue mechanics are project-based and quote-driven, combining recurring operated/bare rental contracts, project-tied heavy haul and rigging work, and transactional equipment sales. The business model is capital-intensive, with fleet ownership and maintenance as the primary cost driver, and differentiation rests on operator certification, fleet scale (especially high-tonnage Liebherr units), regional density in the Williston Basin, and integrated service bundling across crane, logistics, rigging supply, and engineering.

Name

Borsheim Crane Service

Legal name

Borsheim Crane Service LLC

Website

https://borsheimcrane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Borsheim Crane Service LLC is a privately held, family-owned crane rental and heavy lift provider founded in 1947 and headquartered in West Fargo, ND. It serves construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, and wind energy customers across the Midwest and nationwide with a 50- to 900-ton fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Rental and Heavy Lift Services

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile & Crawler Cranes (IMAHAJAA), Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF), Overhead (Bridge) Cranes (IMAHAJAC), Cranes, Hoists & Rigging Equipment MRO (Mobile/Tower Cranes, Winches) (TLAKAHAE)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Heavy haul logistics
• Rigging solutions
• Lift planning engineering
• Commercial lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

West Fargo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental Services: Both operated crane rentals (with certified operators) and bare crane rentals. Equipment includes all-terrain cranes, truck-mounted cranes, telescopic boom cranes, and crawler cranes ranging from 50 ton to 900 ton capacity.
2. Heavy Hauling Services: Transportation of oversized and heavy loads using specialized trailers. Services include permit and route planning, pilot car coordination, and project-based logistics support.
3. Professional Services: Lift planning, lift management, rigging solutions, and engineering services. Includes site assessments, load analysis, custom rigging configurations, and structural analysis.
4. Equipment Sales: Sale of new and used cranes including boom trucks and XCMG equipment. Also offers miscellaneous rigging and industrial lifting equipment.
5. Transloading Services: Rail transloading services for transferring goods between trucks and railcars, handling heavy and oversized loads.
6. Crane Inspections: Comprehensive crane inspection services ensuring OSHA and DOT compliance, including structural components, hydraulic systems, wire ropes, braking mechanisms, and safety devices.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Borsheim Crane Service provides crane rental (operated and bare) using a fleet ranging from 50-ton to 900-ton capacity, alongside heavy haul transportation for oversized loads, rail transloading, crane inspections, and professional services including lift planning, lift management, rigging solutions, and engineering (structural analysis and load calculations). The company also sells new and used crane equipment and overhead bridge/gantry crane systems through its EMH partnership.

Product overview

Borsheim Crane Service LLC is a crane rental, rigging, engineering, and transportation services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of heavy lifting solutions. The company operates on a service-and-equipment model consisting of operated crane rentals (with NCCCO-certified operators), bare crane rentals, heavy haul logistics, equipment sales, and specialized services including lift planning, lift management, rigging solutions, engineering, crane inspections, and overhead crane systems. The fleet includes Liebherr cranes (ranging from 110-ton LRT 1100-2.1 to 900-ton LTM 1750-9.1, plus crawler cranes LR 1300-SX and LR 1500), XCMG cranes (XCA and XCR series), Manitex truck-mounted cranes, and Tadano equipment. Specialized offerings include custom engineered overhead bridge and gantry crane systems through partnership with EMH Cranes. The company also operates Borsheim Logistics for transportation and Pro Industrial for rigging supplies. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in West Fargo, ND, the company serves the Midwest and nationwide from multiple branch locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Borsheim Crane Service (Operated) National crane service with NCCCO-certified operators available anytime, anywhere, with equipment fully tested, inspected, and maintained before arriving at job sites.
• Borsheim Crane Rental (Bare) Crane rental without operators, providing flexible equipment-only rental options for customers who have their own certified operators.
• Borsheim Heavy Haul Heavy-duty logistics and transportation solutions for oversized and over-dimensional loads across the Midwest using a specialized heavy haul fleet.
• Borsheim Crane Sales Sale of equipment including boom trucks, loader tires, and new/used cranes such as XCMG models.
• Borsheim Logistics Specialized hauling solutions for equipment, materials, and oversized loads including heavy haul, permit and route planning, pilot car coordination, hot shot services, and project-based logistics support.
• Transloading Services Rail transloading services for transferring goods between trucks and railcars, handling heavy and oversized loads efficiently.
• Crane Inspections Comprehensive crane inspection services ensuring compliance with OSHA and D.O.T. certifications, including structural, hydraulic, wire rope, and safety device evaluations with detailed reporting.
• Overhead Crane Systems Custom engineered overhead bridge and gantry crane systems including free standing bridge cranes, gantry cranes, single/double girder cranes, wall traveling jibs, and turnkey installations, offered through partnership with EMH Cranes.
• Lift Planning Professional lift planning services including site assessments, load analysis, 3D lift modeling, and safety evaluations to ensure smooth execution of routine and complex operations.
• Lift Management Comprehensive oversight of lifting operations from equipment selection and job site coordination to real-time problem-solving, including lift reviews for future optimization.
• Rigging Solutions Custom rigging solutions including slings, spreader beams, shackles, and lifting attachments configured for specific project needs, prioritizing safety, precision, and reliability.
• Engineering Services Innovative engineering solutions for complex lifting challenges including structural analysis, load calculations, and lift simulations to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.
• Pro Industrial Wholly-owned subsidiary supplying miscellaneous rigging and industrial supplies to the areas served by Borsheim Crane Service.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.9/5.0 customer satisfaction rating from 94 reviews
• +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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LiebherrcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 March 2026Strategic equipment partnership with Liebherr for crane fleet. Received delivery of Liebherr LTR 1150 telescopic crawler crane at Conexpo 2026. Fleet includes multiple Liebherr models ranging from 110-ton to 900-ton capacity including LTM, LTR, and LR series cranes.
• XCMGcoreTechnology or IntegrationXCMG crane partnership offering a range of XCMG cranes including XCA150U, XCA275U, XCR60L5, XCR75U, XCR100U, XCR130U, XCT35U, XCT40U, XCT45U, and XCT60U models. XCMG equipment available for sale and potentially rental.
• Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member of SC&RA which provides industry standards, safety guidelines, and networking for crane and heavy hauling companies. Association focused on safety and regulatory compliance.
• WINN ConsultingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partnership supporting WINN Consulting on Petro-Hunt's Little Knife Compressor Station expansion. Borsheim provided crane services with Liebherr LTR 1300 for the project.
• Associated General Contractors - North DakotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive member supporting construction industry standards and workforce development in North Dakota

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bragg Companies: Heavy lift crane rental and rigging operator with significant fleet capacity serving construction, energy, and industrial customers. Closely comparable to Borsheim in service mix and operated-rental model.
• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: One of the largest privately held crane rental operators in North America, operating a fleet of all-terrain, crawler, and truck-mounted cranes across multiple regions. Direct comparable to Borsheim in service mix (operated and bare rentals, rigging, heavy haul) and customer base in construction and energy.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: National heavy lifting and rigging company offering crane rental, rigging, heavy haul, and engineered lifting solutions. Comparable to Borsheim across operated rentals, lift planning, and specialty rigging for industrial customers.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: Major North American crane and rigging services provider operating a large fleet of all-terrain, lattice-boom crawler, and rough-terrain cranes. Direct comparable in service offering and target customer base.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: National crane rental and heavy haul operator offering operated and bare rentals, transportation, and rigging services. Comparable mid-to-large fleet capacity and customer overlap in industrial and energy infrastructure projects.
• Maxim Crane Works: Large crane rental operator with one of the largest fleets in North America, including all-terrain, rough terrain, crawler, and boom truck cranes. Direct peer to Borsheim in operated and bare rentals serving construction, energy, and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• H&E Equipment Services: Large public equipment rental company with significant crane rental offerings alongside aerial, earthmoving, and material handling. Broader incumbent providing competing crane solutions across multiple U.S. regions.
• United Rentals: Largest equipment rental company in the world, with a substantial crane and aerial platform fleet. Competes with Borsheim in operated and bare crane rentals across the Midwest and nationally, though crane is one segment of a much broader portfolio.
• Sunbelt Rentals: National full-line equipment rental provider with crane and material handling offerings. Competes across multiple equipment categories including cranes, with greater geographic reach than Borsheim but less specialized in heavy-lift crane work.

Regional players

• Ideal Crane Service: Midwest-based crane rental operator serving similar construction, energy, and industrial customers with operated and bare rentals. Comparable scale and regional focus, though operating in different Midwest geographies than Borsheim's ND base.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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