WESTERN REFINING EL PASO, TEXAS

The Link-Belt HTC86100, a 100-ton hydraulic truck crane and the Link-Belt HTC8690, a 90-ton hydraulic truck crane are working for Western Refining in El Paso, Texas. The two cranes were hoisting various equipment and components. The cranes were apart of an asphalt plant turnaround. […]

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UTAH RECLAMATION PROJECT

This project in Utah came with many challenges. As with any project, there are unforeseen obstacles that challenge your abilities as a project manager. This was one of those projects. The project called for the removal of four vessels of unknown weight that were filled with Asbestos. Project manager Brett Krage, in all spent over […]

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PEABODY COAL MINE

We were working at the Peabody Coal Mine in Kayenta, Arizona. Operators Al and George were working around the clock to get the mine operational. Crane Service changed out a conveyor belt. We put 10 spools on and off splicing them together. Each spool weighed in at 35,000 lbs, which held 1500 feet of belt. […]

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NAVAJO REFINERY

Critical lift plans were required for lifts exceeding 350,000 lb for the gas oil hydro heater reinstall. The primary lift crane for all vessels was a Manitowoc 2250. For the first lift the 2250 was configured with 180 feet of #44 boom, HT tip, series II counterweights, and a 250 ton duplex hooked reeved with […]

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GAS COMPRESSOR LIFT

Hoisting a 62,000 lb. gas compressor through a roof opening using our Liebherr LTM1160 crane. We then loaded the gas compressor on to our trailer for transportation. The compressor is being sent to Bloomfield, NM to be rebuilt. […]

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