What Barnhart Crane & Rigging does

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is a privately held U.S. heavy-lift and industrial services company that provides crane rental, heavy rigging, machinery moving, and specialized heavy haul transportation. The company operates through a network of more than 50 branches across the United States with claimed global reach, and offers quote-based, project-driven services to enterprise customers in nuclear, power generation, renewables (wind), petroleum refining, and industrial manufacturing. Its Tupelo, Mississippi branch was created via the acquisition of Baxter Crane and Rigging, which now operates under the Barnhart brand.

The underlying technology base is a substantial fleet of physical equipment rather than a software platform. Barnhart's inventory spans cranes from 8.5 to 1,760 tons, with heavy lift cranes capable of 1,800 tons, complemented by hydraulic gantry systems, Goldholfer platform trailers, modular lift towers, bridge crossing systems, and customizable dolly combinations. Service delivery is performed by NCOO certified operators and an award-winning in-house engineering team that designs custom rigging devices for one-off industrial challenges. The product surface is organized into core service lines (crane service, heavy lift cranes, innovative rigging, machinery moving, project cargo logistics, barging, over-the-road heavy haul, on-site heavy haul) and industry-vertical offerings (nuclear, renewables, power generation, petroleum refining).

Barnhart's business model is enterprise field sales with project-based, quote-driven pricing — no standard rate cards are disclosed. Revenue is generated through equipment rental, operator services, and project-based engagements under four main streams: crane rental, rigging services, transportation solutions, and industrial machinery moving. Customer acquisition runs through the branch network, a website quote-request system, and a corporate social media presence. Marketing is largely direct, with vertical-specific landing pages for nuclear, renewables, power generation, and petroleum refining serving as top-of-funnel content. The company is independently operated with no disclosed parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investor ownership in the source data.

Name

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Legal name

Barnhart Crane & Rigging

Website

https://baxtercraneandrigging.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Barnhart Crane & Rigging operates a 50-plus branch network across the U.S. providing crane rental (up to 1,800 tons), heavy rigging, machinery moving, and specialized heavy haul transportation for nuclear, power generation, renewables, petroleum, and industrial manufacturing customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Lift Crane and 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)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Cranes & Heavy Lifting Equipment Rental/Leasing (TLABAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Truck-Mounted & Loader Cranes (IMAHAJAF), Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Tower Cranes (IMAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Heavy lift cranes
• Industrial rigging services
• Machinery moving solutions
• Heavy haul transportation
• Crane rental services

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crane Rental Services: Rental of crane equipment ranging from 8.5 tons to 1,760 tons, including taxi crane inventory and heavy lift cranes up to 1,800 tons. Revenue is generated through equipment rental, operator services, and project-based engagements.
2. Rigging Services: Professional rigging services including innovative rigging solutions, machinery moving, and custom-designed devices for unique project challenges.
3. Transportation Solutions: Heavy haul transportation services including over-the-road heavy haul, project cargo logistics, on-site heavy haul, and barging services. Revenue generated through project-based transportation fees.
4. Industrial Machinery Moving: Customized solutions for moving single equipment pieces or entire facilities, including experienced crew, rigging equipment, and specialized tools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Barnhart Crane & Rigging provides crane rental, heavy rigging, machinery moving, and specialized heavy haul transportation services for industrial customers. The company operates a fleet ranging from 8.5-ton cranes to heavy lift cranes with 1,800-ton capacity, complemented by hydraulic gantries, platform trailers, modular lift towers, and custom-engineered rigging tools. Services are delivered through a network of 50-plus branches across the U.S. with global reach, supported by NCOO certified operators and an award-winning engineering team.

Product overview

Barnhart Crane & Rigging operates as a network of 50-plus branches offering a comprehensive suite of heavy lifting, crane rental, and transportation services. The company provides crane services ranging from standard rentals with certified operators to heavy lift cranes capable of 1,800 tons, complemented by innovative rigging solutions, machinery moving, and diverse transportation options including project cargo logistics, barging, over-the-road heavy haul, and on-site heavy haul. The services are organized by industry verticals serving nuclear, renewables, power generation, and petroleum refining markets, with equipment inventory including cranes from 8.5 to 1,760 tons, hydraulic gantries, platform trailers, and specialized rigging tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crane Service Crane rental and operation service with NCOO certified operators, offering hydraulic lifts and crane services for various industrial applications including setting equipment on roofs and turbine placement in tight spaces.
• Heavy Lift Cranes Heavy lift crane service with capacity to handle lifts up to 1,800 tons for the largest industrial jobs.
• Innovative Rigging Custom-designed rigging solutions and devices specifically engineered for uniquely challenging project requirements.
• Machinery Moving Industrial machinery moving service with specialized equipment and experienced crews for relocating single pieces of equipment or entire facilities.
• Project Cargo Logistics Logistics service for moving cargo exceeding 100 tons across state or national distances.
• Barging Transportation service utilizing inland waterways for optimal logistics efficiency.
• Over-the-Road Heavy Haul Heavy haul transportation service for moving superload equipment within North America.
• On-Site Heavy Haul Specialized equipment and expertise for moving large equipment within, through, and around industrial plant facilities.
• Nuclear Market Services Specialized lifting and transportation service for the nuclear industry featuring innovative solutions for challenging applications.
• Renewables Services Lifting and transportation service for renewable energy projects with reputation for excellence, innovation, and reliability.
• Power Generation Services Industry-leading crane and rigging service for power generation facilities with resources to reduce downtime and costs.
• Petroleum Refining Services Heavy lifting and transportation service for petroleum refining operations with resources to minimize downtime and costs.

Segments5 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

One partnership is on record.

• Baxter Crane and RiggingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarnhart acquired Baxter Crane and Rigging, expanding their presence in Mississippi. This acquisition enhanced Barnhart's crane rental and rigging service capabilities in the Mississippi market, providing customers with combined resources and expertise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Terex Corporation: Terex manufactures rough terrain cranes, boom trucks, and material handling equipment that overlap with Barnhart's rental and rigging portfolio. It is an incumbent equipment provider and adjacent industry competitor.
• Sarens: Sarens is a global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist with very large heavy lift cranes. It is a broader incumbent competitor in superload and large industrial projects where Barnhart also bids.
• Manitowoc Company: Manitowoc manufactures cranes (including crawler and tower cranes) used in many of the same heavy lift applications Barnhart serves. While a manufacturer rather than a pure rental peer, its equipment populates competitor fleets and shapes industry capacity.
• Liebherr: Liebherr is a global construction and mining equipment OEM with a major crane product line. It is a broader incumbent that supplies equipment used by Barnhart and its competitors and competes indirectly on large infrastructure and energy projects.

Direct peers

• ALL Erection & Crane Rental: ALL Crane is a large North American crane rental operator with an extensive fleet and branch footprint. It competes directly with Barnhart on industrial, commercial, and energy projects across overlapping geographies.
• Bigge Crane and Rigging: Bigge operates a national heavy lift and rigging platform with similar crane capacities and industrial customer base. It is a directly comparable peer in heavy lift crane rental, rigging engineering, and heavy haul transportation.
• TNT Crane & Rigging: TNT Crane is a major North American crane and rigging services provider with heavy lift capability and a comparable national branch structure. It overlaps directly with Barnhart on industrial rigging and crane rental work.
• Maxim Crane Works: Maxim is one of the largest crane rental companies in North America with a comparable branch network and heavy lift crane inventory. It competes head-to-head with Barnhart across industrial, energy, and infrastructure customers using similar equipment and project-based commercial models.

Emerging players

• H&E Equipment Services: H&E rents heavy construction equipment including aerial work platforms, cranes, and material handling equipment. It is an adjacent rental competitor with partial overlap with Barnhart on crane and industrial truck offerings.

Regional players

• Deep South Crane & Rigging: Deep South is a regional crane and rigging operator in the U.S. Gulf Coast serving industrial and energy customers. It is a regional competitor that overlaps with Barnhart on petroleum refining and industrial manufacturing projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/barnhartcrane
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/barnhartcrane
• Facebookfacebook.com/barnhartcrane
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/barnhart-crane-&-rigging

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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