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Operated crane lifts with certified operators, riggers and lift planning — for construction sites, plants, grain elevators, wind and solar, rooftops and steel from Waverly to Hickman.
- Boom trucks to crawlers
- Operated or bare rental
- Free quote — no obligation






Operated lifts, start to finish
With an operated crane service, the crane arrives with a certified operator — and riggers or a signal person when the lift needs them. You describe the load and the site; the lift is planned around weight, radius and ground conditions.
Typical Lancaster County jobs include steel and precast for state, university and commercial buildings, grain bin and elevator work, machinery moves at manufacturing plants, wind and solar components, rooftop HVAC units, and tilt-up panels at distribution sites along I-80.
- Certified operators, riggers and signal persons
- Lift plans for critical or tight-access picks
- Single picks to multi-day projects

Crane service across the county
Plants, rooftops and infrastructure lifts.




Lifts Lancaster County runs on
State & University Construction
Steel, precast, mechanical units and materials for state government buildings, university campus projects, hospitals and schools around Lincoln.
Grain Elevators & Ag
Bin rings and roof sections, bucket-elevator legs, conveyors, dryers and feed-mill equipment for grain elevators and farms across Lancaster County.
Solar & Utility
Inverters, transformers, switchgear and component lifts for solar fields, wind projects and utility work across southeast Nebraska.
HVAC & Rooftop Units
RTU swaps on schools, retail, offices and plants — often a single early-morning boom-truck lift, scheduled around wind and winter weather.
Steel, Tilt-Up & Commercial
Structural steel, precast and tilt-up panels, trusses and roof decks for warehouses, shops and commercial builds.
Manufacturing & I-80 Plants
Machinery setting, tanks, generators and plant equipment for Lincoln manufacturers and the distribution sites along I-80.

Planning a lift in Lancaster County?
Tell us about the load and the site — get a real price and a date.
Questions about crane service lancaster county
Do crane operators need to be certified in Nebraska?
Yes. Crane operators must be certified by an accredited program such as NCCCO under federal rules (29 CFR 1926.1427). Private-sector job sites in Nebraska fall under federal OSHA. Ask for operator certifications and a certificate of insurance with your quote.
Can lifts go ahead in wind or winter weather?
Every crane has wind-speed limits, so on gusty Nebraska days lifts are often planned for calmer mornings, and winter jobs need firm, cleared ground for outriggers. Note your preferred date and start time in the request and the schedule can be planned around the weather.
Do I need a permit to set a crane on a street?
If the crane or its outriggers will sit on a public street or sidewalk, the city or county usually requires an encroachment or street-use permit and traffic control. Mention the setup location in your request so it can be planned into the quote.
How fast can I get a crane?
Smaller lifts can often be scheduled within days, and urgent requests are welcome. Availability depends on the season and crane size — put your date in the form and note if it's urgent.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. There is no charge to request a quote and no obligation to book.
Get your Lancaster County crane quote
Send the basics of your lift — what you’re lifting, where and when — and get a quote with a real price and a date. Operated or bare rental, any size job.
- A real price and a date for your lift
- Operated (with certified operator) or bare rental
- Boom trucks through large all-terrain and crawler cranes
- Lincoln, Waverly, Hickman, Crete, Seward & Ashland