Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Crane Rental & Rigging Partner in Boston, MA
Sherman Crane is a family-run, full-service crane, rigging, trucking, and storage company serving Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and beyond. With over 50 years of experience, our team provides professional crane rental and rigging services for industries across Boston and the New England area. Our crane operations crew is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ensuring timely and reliable solutions for all hoisting needs. We maintain a full spectrum of crane capacity services committed to safety, with highly skilled, licensed, and certified operators. Our rental equipment is maintained to the highest industry standards and fully insured.We serve diverse industries including Research & Development, Biotechnology, Education, Utility Suppliers, Building trades, and Defense contractors. Our modern warehouses offer over 75,000 square feet of industrial storage with computerized inventory control. We specialize in transporting high, wide, or heavy over-dimensional loads across 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. Our fleet includes forklifts ranging from 2,000 to 120,000 pounds capacity, maintained by on-staff mechanics. Utilizing advanced 3D lift planning software, we ensure precise and safe execution of complex hoisting projects.
Services
Crane Rental
Rigging Services
Trucking
Industrial Storage
Forklift Rental
3D Lift Planning
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in crane and rigging services.
- Our team provides 24/7 emergency crane services across New England.
- Our crane operators are licensed, certified, and highly skilled professionals.
- We maintain industry-leading equipment safety and insurance standards.
- Our fleet includes cranes up to 770-ton capacity for complex projects.
Services
Crane Rental
We offer crane rental services with capacities ranging from 8-ton to 770-ton, including carry deck, boom truck, and all-terrain cranes. Our equipment meets stringent safety standards for industrial and construction projects. Licensed operators ensure precise and efficient hoisting solutions for complex job sites.
Rigging Services
Our rigging experts handle machinery relocation for industries like biotechnology, manufacturing, and defense. Services include moving CNC machines, electrical gear, and medical equipment. Advanced planning ensures safe transport of oversized or delicate items.
Trucking
We specialize in transporting over-dimensional loads across 48 states, Canada, and Mexico. Our fleet handles high, wide, or heavy cargo with experienced drivers and compliance expertise. Million-mile safety record for reliable delivery.
Industrial Storage
Three modern facilities totaling 75,000 sq ft provide secure storage near Boston. Features include computerized inventory tracking, 40-ton overhead crane access, and climate-controlled options. Ideal for machinery, equipment, and materials.
3D Lift Planning
Advanced software creates 3D models of lifts to identify risks and optimize execution. Analyzes weight, size, obstructions, and site conditions for safer, more efficient hoisting. Reduces project delays and enhances safety.
Questions
What crane capacities do you offer?
We provide cranes ranging from 8-ton to 770-ton capacities, including carry deck, boom truck, and all-terrain models.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our crane and rigging teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent projects.
What areas do you serve?
We operate in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, 48 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico for trucking and crane services.
Can you handle specialized machinery moves?
Yes, our rigging team specializes in moving CNC machines, medical equipment, and industrial machinery with precision.
Do you rent forklifts?
We offer forklift rentals from 2,000 to 120,000-pound capacities with operator support and maintenance services.
How does your 3D lift planning work?
We use software to simulate lifts, analyzing weight, size, and obstacles to ensure safe and efficient execution.