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Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale backed by our own fleet — serving Fort Lauderdale and Broward County.

Crane Services · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale starts with equipment that actually shows up. Blew Bayou Services delivers crane services throughout Fort Lauderdale and Broward County with our own machines and certified crews. From setting structural steel to placing HVAC units and supporting marine projects, we deliver expert crane and lifting solutions for residential, municipal, and industrial clients — including specialized amphibious crane support for canals and wetlands. Our fleet runs from 25-ton up to 175-ton cranes, backed by skid steers and support equipment to match any job.

Fort Lauderdale — the seat of Broward County and the hub of South Florida’s marine industry — brings the New River, hundreds of miles of canals, seawalls, and yacht-lined waterfront, and our crews know how to work it. Whether the job is residential, commercial, municipal, or industrial, we bring the right equipment and certified operators. We own our cranes and our trucks, so your Fort Lauderdale project moves on one schedule, with one accountable team. No job’s too big or small — we do it all.

Capabilities

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale: What We Bring

Contract Lifting

High-precision lifts with a focus on job-site safety and efficiency, from steel to mechanical equipment.

Marine & Amphibious Lifting

Crane-supported barges, pontoons, and 50-ft long-reach for canals and sensitive areas.

Turnkey Logistics

We own the cranes and the trucks — mobilizing your job across the Gulf South on schedule.

Choosing the Right Crane for Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale, FL — Blew Bayou Services

Not every lift needs the same machine. The right crane for Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale depends on the weight of the load, how far the hook has to reach, what is in the way, and what the ground underneath can carry.

Carry-Deck & Boom Truck

Compact machines for tight, paved sites and short lifts. They set up in minutes and fit where a larger crane simply cannot turn around — useful on infill jobs in Fort Lauderdale.

Rough-Terrain Crane

Built for unpaved, uneven, and soft ground. A rough-terrain crane is often the answer when a job site has not been graded yet.

All-Terrain Crane

Highway-legal and heavy-capacity, including our Grove GMK5150XL 150-ton all-terrain. These roll in, set outriggers, and handle the majority of commercial lifts.

Crawler Crane

Tracked, high-capacity, and stable for long-duration lifts. Crawlers stay on site for the length of a project rather than mobilising daily.

Amphibious & Marine Cranes

Our pontoon-mounted and marsh-buggy equipment reaches canals, wetlands, and shorelines that no wheeled crane can touch. This is the capability almost no competitor in Broward County has.

What Determines Crane Size for Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale

Three numbers decide the crane: load weight, lift radius, and obstruction height. A light load at a long radius needs a bigger crane than a heavy load right next to the machine — radius, not weight alone, drives capacity.

Ground bearing pressure matters just as much. An outrigger pad concentrates enormous force on a small footprint. On sand, fill, or saturated soil, that force has to be spread out or the crane settles. We carry more than 3,000 ground-protection and crane mats — one of the largest inventories in the Southeast — so Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale happens on a stable, engineered surface.

Certified Operators and Lift Plans

Every lift we run comes with an experienced, certified operator, rigging, and a documented plan. We do not rent bare equipment. For the federal rules that govern this work, see OSHA’s cranes & derricks standard.

Permits, Road Closures and MOT

Lifts staged on private property generally do not require a road permit. Lifts that occupy a street, sidewalk, or public right-of-way generally do, and often need a maintenance-of-traffic plan. Requirements and fees vary by municipality across Broward County — confirm with your city before scheduling, or ask us and we will point you to the right office.

Applications

Common Lifts We Handle in Fort Lauderdale

Rooftop HVAC & Equipment

Setting air handlers, chillers, and condensers onto commercial roofs and high-rise decks.

Pool Shells & Spas

Craning fiberglass shells and spas over houses and into tight backyards. See pool builder support.

Tree & Storm Removal

Lifting storm-damaged trees off structures rather than felling them onto the roof.

Transmission & Utility

Pole and lattice-tower setting and substation work. See transmission construction.

Marine, Dock & Seawall

Barge-supported and shoreline lifts along canals and the Intracoastal.

Machinery & Structural

Industrial placement, steel setting, and heavy machinery installs.

Why Blew Bayou Services

Why Choose Blew Bayou Services for Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale

Tough-Terrain Specialists

Blew Bayou Services takes on the crane rental in fort lauderdale jobs others turn down — wetlands, canals, soft soil, and tight-access sites across the Gulf South.

We Own the Fleet

Cranes, amphibious excavators, and heavy-haul trucks under one roof. No middleman, no subcontractor delays — one accountable team.

Fully Bonded & Insured

Bonded, insured, and certified — with engineered lift plans, full DOT permitting, and rigorous safety on every project.

Thousands of Projects

Blew Bayou Services has completed thousands of projects for municipalities, national utility companies, local towns, and commercial and residential clients.

Statewide & Beyond

Serving all of Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana — from the Keys north to Atlanta, Savannah, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge.

24-Hour Response

Storms and emergencies don’t wait. Blew Bayou Services mobilizes around the clock when you need us most.

How Blew Bayou Services Works

The Blew Bayou Services Process

Consult

Tell us about your project — goals, timeline, and budget — and Blew Bayou Services maps the right approach.

Assess the Site

Blew Bayou Services evaluates soil, access, load, and conditions, including difficult wetland and water sites.

Plan & Engineer

We engineer the lift or work plan and select the right equipment from our full fleet.

Permit & Schedule

We handle DOT permitting and escorts, then schedule mobilization around your timeline.

Mobilize & Execute

Our crew and equipment arrive ready to work, executing safely, on time, and on budget.

Finish & Restore

Blew Bayou Services completes the job, cleans up, and demobilizes — leaving your site better than we found it.

Blew Bayou Services Fleet

The Equipment to Do It All

Cranes 25–175 Ton

A full Blew Bayou Services fleet from 25-ton up to 175-ton cranes — crawler, hydraulic, and rough terrain.

3,000+ Mats

One of the largest timber & composite matting inventories in the Southeast USA.

Amphibious & Buggies

Pontoon excavators, floating marsh buggies, and track buggies for water and muck.

Roll-Off Trucks & Dumpsters

A fleet of roll-off trucks with 10, 15, 20, 30, and 40-yard dumpsters for any cleanout.

All Skid Steers

Every type of skid steer for grading, clearing, demolition, and tight-site work.

Lowboys & Heavy Haul

Lowboys, flatbeds, and drop decks to move oversized equipment across three states.

Service Area

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale & Across Broward County

We provide Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Broward County communities, plus all of Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. See all Fort Lauderdale services or browse Crane Services.

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Answers

Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

Yes. Blew Bayou Services provides Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County, with our own equipment and certified crews. We are bonded, insured, and reliable. Call 772-600-8173 for a free quote.

How much does Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale cost?

Every job is different — size, access, ground conditions, and duration all move the number. Rather than quote a misleading figure, we price Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale from your actual project details. Call 772-600-8173 or send us the scope and we will come back with a clear, competitive quote.

How fast can you start a project in Fort Lauderdale?

We mobilise quickly across Broward County and run 24-hour emergency response for storm and disaster work. Because we own our fleet, we are not waiting on a rental yard. Call 772-600-8173.

Are you licensed and insured for Crane Rental in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes. Blew Bayou Services is fully bonded and insured, and our operators are certified and experienced. We have completed thousands of projects for municipalities, national utility companies, towns, and commercial and residential clients.

Can you reach difficult or soft-ground sites in Fort Lauderdale?

That is our specialty. With amphibious pontoon excavators, floating marsh buggies, and more than 3,000 ground-protection mats, we reach wet, soft, and hard-access sites that conventional contractors turn down.

Do you serve both homeowners and businesses in Fort Lauderdale?

Yes — homeowners, contractors, businesses, utilities, and Broward County municipalities all use Blew Bayou Services for crane services.

What size crane do I need in Fort Lauderdale?

It depends on load weight, lift radius, and obstructions — radius usually matters more than weight. Our fleet runs from carry-deck and boom trucks up to 175 tons, so we can size the crane to the lift instead of forcing the lift to fit the crane.

Can a crane work over water or on soft ground?

Yes. We run pontoon-mounted and amphibious equipment for canal, shoreline, and wetland lifts, and we mat the ground under conventional cranes so outrigger loads spread safely.

Do you provide the operator, rigging, and a lift plan?

Always. We do not rent bare cranes. Every lift includes a certified operator, rigging, and a documented plan.