When you have been repairing cranes for as long as we have, you start to see trends in the types of parts that wear out or are common to replace. I will relate this to Knuckle Booms and Drywall Booms. A Knuckle Boom is defined as a crane that is truck mounted and can fold […]
Workstation cranes are designed for operations where only the lifting motion is electrified, keeping them lightweight, efficient, and typically within the one‑ton range. They’re ideal for manufacturing and material‑handling environments that need smooth, ergonomic movement. Crane Tech has seen strong success with workstation cranes, and our customers benefit from it too. Years ago, finding high‑value […]
When you’re in the propane and home‑heating business, getting to the customer fast matters. Frozen propane lines and equipment failures are serious problems for the many rural Ontarians who rely on propane. Over the years, we’ve become the go‑to inspection and service provider for crane equipped service trucks throughout the region. We support major propane […]
Ontario is a province that never really slows down. Our weather moves from hot summers to deep‑freeze winters and always find ways to enjoy the outdoors After the winters we’ve been having, skiing is one of the few winter activities we can fully embrace. Once the snow settles on our ski hills, we gear up, […]
Municipal crews handle a wide range of lifting, towing, and maintenance tasks. Having the right rigging gear on hand improves safety and efficiency. Chains, slings, hardware, and hoisting tools all fall under rigging, so it’s important to equip both service trucks and shops properly. To start, service trucks need a dependable mix of lifting Equipment. […]
Buying the proper chains, straps and lifting hardware is important for welding and machine shops. These components make up your rigging and having the right gear ensures every lift is safe and efficient. Start with your chains. A set of 3/8” chains with four legs and slack adjusters, typically in 5‑foot lengths. Next are straps, […]
As we wrap up another busy year, we want to take a moment to extend our sincere gratitude to all our customers, partners, and community members. Your trust in our team — whether for inspections, repairs, parts, or equipment support is what keeps our business moving forward. We’re proud to serve you, and even more […]
Let’s face it—manual lifting is tough on the body. Fortunately, that’s where workstation cranes come in. These systems are designed to take the strain off your team and make repetitive lifting tasks easier and safer. For example, You might already have one of these great workstation cranes in your shop: Kundel, Gorbel, Caldwell, Spanco, O’Brien, […]
If you own heavy-duty lifting equipment whether it’s a service truck crane or a mobile elevating work platform, you know how important it is to keep it running safely and efficiently. Service truck cranes are essential for mobile mechanics and field technicians. These cranes are most commonly mounted on trucks like the Ford F-450, and […]
Crane Tech sells and installs workstation cranes. A workstation crane is a type of tracked crane that can be mounted either on the floor or ceiling. It can also be installed on a custom structure when existing building features aren’t suitable. These cranes handle light loads with ease and support workers as they assemble or […]
