HVAC crane service
Setting a new rooftop unit or pulling an old one? Here are the Twin Cities crane companies that list HVAC lifts, plus what units weigh and what a lift costs.
15 of the 23 companies we list say so on their own website. Alphabetical.
Based in St. Bonifacius · Since 2016
Owner-operated crane service in St. Bonifacius with 30 to 110 ton cranes for steel, HVAC, trusses, precast, trees, hot tubs and other lifts in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Cranes: 30-ton (124 ft boom), 50-ton (155 ft boom), 90-ton (164 ft boom) and 110-ton (164 ft boom) cranes
Based in Lakeville · Since 2001
Lakeville crane and boom truck operator doing residential and commercial lifts, rooftop HVAC units and tree removal.
Cranes: 28-ton boom truck; grapple truck
Based in Elk Mound, WI · Since 1947
Wisconsin crane rental branch of the ALL Family of Companies that rents all-terrain, truck and tower cranes and lists Minneapolis and St. Paul in its service area.
Cranes: Liebherr all-terrain cranes (LTM 1130 to LTM 1500), Link-Belt HTC86100 truck crane, tower cranes, boom trucks; access to the ALL fleet up to 1,200 tons
Based in Lino Lakes
Small Lino Lakes contractor doing excavation, residential demolition and tree removal that also offers crane lifts for home builds, HVAC units and steel beams.
Reviews: Google
Based in Hager City, WI
Crane rental company in Hager City, Wisconsin, across the river from Red Wing, running cranes from 45 to 450 tons with operators across five states.
Cranes: Boom truck 45 tons; all-terrain cranes 45 to 450 tons, topped by a 450-ton Grove GMK6400
Based in St. Cloud · Since 1895
St. Cloud contractor whose crane and rigging division runs mobile cranes from 30 to 450 tons and does machinery moving and heavy haul.
Cranes: Mobile cranes 30 to 450 tons, boom and jib up to 415 feet
Based in Chisago City · Since 2020
Family-owned Chisago City crane service doing residential, commercial and farm lifts, with trucking for equipment and materials.
Based in Corcoran · Since 1995
Corcoran crane company with boom trucks from 24 to 55 tons and truck cranes from 75 to 225 tons, in business since 1995.
Cranes: Boom trucks 24, 30, 40 and 55 tons; truck cranes 75, 90, 120 and 225 tons
Based in River Falls, WI · Since 2006
One-crane owner-operator business in River Falls, Wisconsin, running a 40-ton hydraulic crane for building, rooftop unit, truss, hot tub and tree lifts.
Cranes: 40-ton hydraulic crane, 124 ft main boom, 45 ft jib
Based in Rogers
Small crane company that rents a 50-ton boom truck with a certified operator by the hour.
Cranes: One 50-ton boom truck with a 128-foot main boom
Based in Elk River
Elk River crane company with boom trucks and mobile cranes from 30 to 550 tons, offering operated crane service, rigging and equipment hauling.
Cranes: 30 to 550 tons: National boom trucks of 30, 45 and 55 tons; 60, 175, 350 and 550-ton cranes
Based in Minneapolis · Since 1948
Machinery moving, rigging and crane company on Central Ave NE with 15 to 120 ton cranes, forklifts, gantries to 500 tons and its own truck fleet.
Cranes: Cranes 15 to 120 tons
Based in New Hope · Since 1945
Family-owned crane rental and rigging company in New Hope with operated boom trucks, truck, rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes.
Cranes: Boom trucks 28 to 60 ton; truck cranes 70 to 110 ton; rough-terrain cranes 50 to 120 ton; all-terrain cranes 150 to 360 ton
Based in West St. Paul
Boom truck crane and rough-terrain forklift rental with operators, based in West St. Paul and serving the 13-county Twin Cities metro.
Cranes: 30-ton boom truck crane (95 ft of boom) and 45-ton boom truck crane (127 ft of boom)
Reviews: Google
Based in Rosemount
Employee-owned crane, heavy haul and rigging company in Rosemount with operated and bare-rental cranes from carry decks to 1,200-ton crawlers.
Cranes: Boom trucks 40 to 50 ton; truck cranes 70 to 115 ton; rough-terrain 22 to 90 ton; all-terrain 150 to 600 ton; crawlers 275 to 1,200 ton; carry decks 4 to 25 ton; Wolffkran tower cranes
Listings checked November 3, 2026 on each company's own website. No company pays to be listed. Missing a company or see a mistake? Tell us.
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| Unit | Weight |
|---|---|
| Carrier 48FC, 3-ton | 482 lb |
| Carrier 48FC, 10-ton | 878 lb |
| Carrier 48FC, 25-ton | 2,174 lb |
| Trane Foundation, 25-ton | 1,938 to 2,103 lb |
Approximate weights from the makers' spec sheets. Options add weight, so check the exact model.
Building managers often want lifts on weekends or before 6 a.m. on weekdays, when fewer people are around (RiggingForce). On a busy street the crew may need to close lanes and the sidewalk. In 2023 the rooftop HVAC units on U.S. Bank Plaza in downtown Minneapolis were replaced by helicopter on a Sunday, with streets and sidewalks closed (CBS Minnesota).
If the crane sits on the street, Minneapolis and St. Paul both require an obstruction permit. See Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Sources: Carrier 48FC rooftop unit specs · Trane Foundation 15 to 25 ton guide, 2024 (PDF) · RiggingForce, HVAC crane size guide · RiggingForce, HVAC rooftop crane cost · Crane Hot Line, rolling lift for rooftop units · CBS Minnesota, helicopter HVAC lift downtown · Minneapolis, obstruction permit · St. Paul, obstruction permits
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Set trusses on houses, additions, garages and pole barns with a boom truck or crane.
Companies and costsLift a hot tub or swim spa over the house or fence when there is no side access.
Companies and costsCrane-assisted removal for big or dead trees over houses, garages and lines.
Companies and costsSteel beams, shipping containers, sheds, machinery, boats: most crane companies do them. See all crane companies or boom trucks.
Usually $1,000 to $5,000. One and two story jobs average $1,200 to $1,800 with a 4-hour minimum (RiggingForce). Early morning and weekend lifts cost more.
Carrier's 48FC units weigh about 482 lb at 3 tons, 878 lb at 10 tons and 2,174 lb at 25 tons. A 25-ton Trane Foundation unit is 1,938 to 2,103 lb.
Most single-story jobs take a 15 to 30 ton boom truck. A unit far from the roof edge can need a 40 to 100 ton crane. The crane company sizes it from the weight and the reach.
If the crane has to sit on the street or sidewalk, yes. Minneapolis and St. Paul both require an obstruction permit. Your HVAC work may need its own mechanical permit too.