Burt Crane & Rigging

What Burt Crane & Rigging does

Burt Crane & Rigging is a fifth-generation family-operated crane and rigging company headquartered in Green Island, New York, with a secondary equipment yard in Selkirk, New York. The company provides crane rental with operators, rigging and erection services, and heavy hauling/logistics across the Capital District, Upstate New York, Hudson Valley, Massachusetts, Vermont, and broader New England. Its fleet spans 15-ton to 500-ton capacity cranes from manufacturers including Liebherr, Tadano, Grove, Manitex, Terex, National, Broderson, Shuttlelift, Magni, and Link-Belt, supplemented by Goldhofer modular transporters for specialized heavy-haul. Burt's core technology is its equipment fleet and operational expertise (rather than software), with the BURTcrane Load Chart Database mobile app (iOS and Android, launched 2018) serving as a customer-facing reference tool for fleet specifications.

The company serves two primary verticals: construction and infrastructure (general contractors, bridge erection, road work led by customers such as Reale Construction, Delaney Group, and the NYS Route 17 Parksville bypass project) and industrial/manufacturing (semiconductor fabs, process systems, and food processing led by customers such as GlobalFoundries, Lasco Process Systems, and Fage). Revenue is generated through usage-based hourly rental rates with 4/6/8-hour minimums per crane plus crew costs, project-based rigging and erection pricing, and professional-services logistics/hauling engagements. Distribution is direct sales-led via phone (518-271-6858) and email, with services delivered at customer job sites. The company holds NYS Certified WBE (Women Business Enterprise) certification and is a member of the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association and the National Safety Council.

Burt Crane & Rigging was purchased in 2012 by Bridget Hubal (CEO) and Thomas Scheib (COO) from founder Bill Scheib, and acquired Biondi Rigging Inc. in June 2014 to extend its footprint into Upstate New York, New England, and telecommunications construction. The firm is privately held with no external institutional investors identified, no public funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

Burt Crane & Rigging

Legal name

BURT Crane & Rigging

Website

https://burtcrane.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Burt Crane & Rigging is a fifth-generation family-operated crane rental, rigging, and heavy-haul company serving construction, infrastructure, semiconductor, and industrial customers across Upstate New York and New England with a 15-500 ton fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crane Rental & Rigging Services

NAICS

Construction, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532412), Construction, Transportation, Mining, and Forestry Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53241), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting & Hoisting Rental & Leasing (IMAHAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE)

Keywords

• Crane rental services
• Rigging and erection
• Heavy hauling logistics
• Bridge construction services
• Industrial lifting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental with Operators: Hourly crane rentals with operational personnel for construction, rigging, and industrial projects. Rates based on 4, 6, or 8 hour minimums plus overtime for equipment and crew.
2. Rigging and Erection Services: Bridge erection, rigging, specialized hauling, and crane service work. Project-based pricing.
3. Logistics and Hauling: Equipment logistics, hauling services, and modular transporter rentals (Goldhofer).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burt Crane & Rigging rents cranes with operators (fleet ranging from 15-ton to 500-ton capacity) and provides rigging, erection, and heavy hauling services for construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects across Upstate New York and New England. The company delivers project-based crane lifts, bridge erection, specialized hauling using Goldhofer modular transporters, and related rigging and logistics services.

Product overview

Burt Crane & Rigging is a fifth-generation family-operated crane and rigging company offering a comprehensive range of heavy lifting and transportation services. The company operates three interconnected service lines: crane rental services (with operational personnel), rigging and erection services, and heavy hauling logistics. Their equipment fleet is organized by capacity tier: small ton cranes (15-90 ton), medium ton cranes (90-175 ton), and large ton cranes (175-500 ton). The fleet includes equipment from manufacturers such as Liebherr, Tadano, Grove, Manitex, Terex, National, Broderson, Shuttlelift, and Magni. Additionally, the company offers the BURTcrane Load Chart Database mobile app for customers to access fleet specifications, and acquired Biondi Rigging Inc. in 2014 to expand into telecommunications construction and specialized packaging services. The company also provides Goldhofer modular transporters for heavy-haul transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crane Rental Services Rental of cranes ranging from 15-ton to 500-ton capacity, supplied with operational personnel, for construction, infrastructure, and industrial lifting projects.
• Rigging Services Professional rigging services for heavy lifts, equipment positioning, and specialized rigging operations for industrial and construction applications.
• Hauling & Logistics Heavy hauling and logistics services for oversized and overweight loads, including Goldhofer modular transporter rentals and specialized transportation.
• Bridge Erection Specialized bridge erection services including truss bridge installation, concrete beam placement, and pedestrian bridge construction for infrastructure projects.
• BURTcrane Load Chart Database App Mobile application providing load chart database access to the company's fleet, allowing customers and prospective customers to view crane specifications and capabilities. Available on iOS and Android platforms.
• Biondi Rigging Services Telecommunications construction and maintenance, specialized rigging, hauling, warehousing, crating and packaging services acquired through the purchase of Biondi Rigging Inc. in 2014.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero safety incidents referenced through emphasis on safe efficient methods

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Biondi Rigging InccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2014Acquired in June 2014, expanding services in Upstate New York and New England. Biondi provided crane and rigging services including telecom construction, specialized rigging, hauling, warehousing, crating and packaging.
• Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing networking, standards development, and industry advocacy for crane and rigging companies.
• Empire State MWBEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York State Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise certification program participation.
• National Safety Council (NSC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety organization membership supporting workplace safety best practices and training.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: One of the largest privately held crane rental companies in North America, with a fleet spanning small boom trucks to large crawler cranes. Directly comparable to Burt in core offering, with overlapping industrial and construction customers.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: National crane rental and rigging services provider with a heavy-lift fleet. Comparable to Burt in service mix (crane rental, rigging, heavy haul) and target customers, but operating at larger scale with broader geographic reach.
• Barnhart Crane & Rigging: One of the largest crane and rigging service companies in the U.S., offering crane rental, rigging, heavy haul, and industrial services. Directly comparable to Burt in core service offering and customer base, though at significantly larger national scale.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: National crane rental and rigging services company with a fleet including large-tonnage hydraulic and crawler cranes. Directly comparable to Burt in service mix, though at materially larger scale and broader geography.
• Sterling Crane: Crane rental services provider operating across North America with a fleet including Liebherr and other premium OEMs. Comparable to Burt on fleet composition and industrial lifting focus.
• Maxim Crane Works: Large national crane rental company with a fleet ranging from small carry-decks to large crawler and hydraulic cranes. Directly competes with Burt for industrial and infrastructure lifting contracts, particularly on larger-tonnage projects.
• Bay Crane Service: Northeastern crane rental and rigging company serving construction, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Comparable to Burt in service offering, target customers, and operating territory.

Emerging players

• Morrow Equipment Company: Liebherr crane dealer and rental company serving North America with focus on heavy-lift crawler and hydraulic cranes. Comparable to Burt on equipment brand (Liebherr), target market, and heavy-lift specialization.

Regional players

• Mazzola Crane & Rigging: New York-based crane rental, rigging, and millwright services company serving the Northeast. Highly comparable to Burt in geography, fleet composition, customer mix, and service lines, making it the closest direct regional peer.
• Wood's CRW: Northeast-focused crane rental and rigging company operating across New York, New England, and adjacent states. Highly comparable to Burt on regional focus, customer mix, and fleet composition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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