Has anyone here worked for a Bay Crane? Does it feel like a huge company? Are their branches clumsy or nimble when it comes to daily operations? Do they come in making big swings like Maxim and dragging up quickly or do they have staying power? Maxim was in my area for a few short years then scattered my crane family to the four winds.

Simma GT 187

Doesn't look too healthy

As a fellow crane operator, i can confirm that this crawlercrane has a little issue.

Hey all, does anyone have the 3D models for the Liebherr LTM 1450 and LTM 1150?

I'm after the ones that come with the crane from the OEM, normally supplied in .sat format. Unmodified is preferred.

I'd also be keen on OEM models of any other cranes if you've got them. I enjoy going through them and getting familiar with different machines.

If you have any, send me a DM. It'd be very much appreciated

I’m looking to get into crane operating and would like to hear from both union and nonunion operators about their actual pay progression throughout their careers.
I’m especially interested in how wages increase during the first 1–5 years, but I’d also like to hear from operators with 10+ years of experience.
A few questions:
What state do you work in, and are you union or nonunion? If union, which IUOE local?
What was your starting hourly pay, and what did you earn in years 1, 2, 3, and 5?
What’s your current hourly rate, how many years of experience do you have, and what type of crane do you operate?
How many hours do you typically work per week, and what’s your approximate annual gross income with overtime?
For those who’ve worked both union and nonunion, which offered better pay progression, benefits, job stability, and overall earning potential?

I’m trying to understand how quickly a new operator can realistically progress financially and whether joining a union makes a significant difference over time. I’d appreciate actual numbers and personal experiences rather than general salary estimates.

I have a question regarding Overhead cranes.
The facility has two large capacity cranes running in parallel on the same rail. one crane is undergoing an upgrade and will be left at the far end of the runway and the other crane will be in use while this is happening. The solution is to provide a 20ft air gap as a means of de energizing the crane being upgraded from live buss bar. Under the CSA B167-16 4.3.4 " where other cranes are in operation on the same runway, rail stops or other means shall be provided (electrical, mechanical, or structural) to prevent interference with the crane being maintained and to ensure electrical isolation during maintenance" My question is does an air gap in the buss bar satisfy that statement? Or should a mechanical temporary end stop be installed?

They were putting in new sections of the road bridge over train line.

You in here? (Nashville, TN) next to I-24, not too far from the Nissan Stadium.

How common is it for crane operators? I've heard stories that crane operators get layoffs more often than any other trade due to the scope of work. How long have any of y'all been out of work from the crane industry. Be it union or non-union; taxi or pipeline.

u/whodaloo

Operating has its moments and sometimes it can really be so fun and cool lol, but honestly I can’t stand sitting down all day. Anytime I’m not making a pick I’m out of the cab walking around trying to help do other stuff. I welded for years then got my nccco and now I think it might be time for a change again 😅. No hate to anyone doing it but I just don’t think it’s gonna be for me for very long. What are your thoughts. Any advise?
Do you listen to podcast? Or are you that guy that scrolls TikTok for hours everyday 😂.

Fully certified crane op here been running cranes for 4 years now single, no kids. Been jumping around because i get so bored, I’ve done precast, bridge work, steel erecting , towers, taxi cranes at the moment I’m pretty much doing alot of big name government installations. Love my job, love my pay , love the traveling. But i think im getting tired of east coast (US) . I want to look into west coast and do big jobs but they seem slim, maybe because it’s all union. (Non union guy here). I’ve been also interested in overseas work in Europe or Australia if anyone has contacted i can send you my linked in or even if you have advice on how the process over there is to get qualified.

Hey whatsup yall got into iuoe and currently waiting on a job, been thinking bout getting all my crane certs knocked out in the coming weeks and wondering if it’s a good idea, or if I should just wait to get crane certs as my apprenticeship goes on. Thxs in advance yall

Awhile back I posted about an Effer 505 that my tree company purchased and I began running. It’s been going great and is honestly very user friendly as long as ya have some common sense. I received some good advice here so I’m coming back for more. I’m about to start running a 45 ton. I have one guy who is self taught that I can learn from and a local company that I can ask a few questions but other than that Im on my own. I know tree work is one of the sketchier crane related jobs and most of my local contractors won’t even do it. So basically, what else is going to help me progress besides seat time? Any good literature, instructional videos, or even some classes I should go to? My boss is open to anything so I could basically go anywhere for classes. I have a huge parking lot that I plan to practice in and take some picks. I’m honestly pretty nervous but overall excited for the new experience. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks a lot!