American Aerial Services understands that your work goes on year round. There are schedules to be kept, budgets to mind, and clients to satisfy. Our team of drug-tested, NCCCO and AISC certified steel erectors have the training, experience, and equipment to tackle all manner of challenges, and we thrive when winter comes.
Considerations for Cold-Weather Crane Rental
Sometimes the uses to which our cranes are put change with the seasons. It’s a time of year when we spend a lot of time moving and removing boats and floating docks, for instance. But we also address some common challenges that come with the season. The most common risks associated with heavy equipment use in winter are mechanical failure and high winds. Because our crane rental fleet is properly and consistently maintained, downtime is minimized. When it comes to weather, we soldier on — as long as it’s safe to do so. We take the proper steps to ensure safe operation in line with OSHA guidelines and good old-fashioned common sense, so we will not compromise your workers’ — or our own — safety by operating in hazardous conditions.
Our Rental Process
Aside from addressing some season-specific concerns, our rental process is the same in winter as it is the rest of the year. Our Portland ME crane rentals include:
Link-Belt HC-238H II 150 Ton Crane
- Terex T780 80 Ton Crane
- HTC 8660 Telescopic Hydraulic Truck Crane
- HTT 8690 Telescopic Boom Truck Crane
- HTC 8675 LB Hydraulic Truck Crane
Once you contact American Aerial Services, we start the ball rolling by consulting on your job. This includes a site visit to evaluate the equipment you already have, what we’ll bring to the table, a site evaluation that identifies hazards, utilities, and power lines, and the types of rigging needed.
Before work starts, we will also ensure that we can operate safely among your existing assets; there are times that the size or placement of our equipment will dictate certain areas being kept clear, and we’ll also be educating your team to ensure that any safety concerns are properly addressed.
Why American Aerial Services?
With far more similarities than differences between crane rental services in the winter than during the rest of the year, you may be wondering why we even broach the subject. The reason is simple: if you’re afraid your project will come to a grinding halt once the cold weather sets in, you can stop worrying. We have the experience and the equipment to keep your construction on schedule no matter what the weather. That’s not all that remains consistent. All of our clients are given the same fair prices and high-quality workmanship delivered with integrity and care. It’s how we’ve become a top choice among steel erecting companies in the Northeast. For assistance with your next Falmouth crane rental, contact us.
