40 To 110 Tons
Crane Rental in Ames, IA
Laser Crane Service dispatches operated cranes and rigging to Ames from our Wellman yard, 115 miles northwest by I-80 and I-35. Ames is home to Iowa State University with ongoing campus, research park, and residential builds. Cranes from 40 to 110 tons.
Operated cranes from 40 to 110 tons, sized to the pick
Every lift planned before the crane leaves Wellman
All of Iowa, plus western Illinois and northeast Missouri
Operated Crane Service Across Story County
Safety and preparation come first on every job in Story County. We plan the route, the setup, and the timing with your team before the crane rolls, so the crew can get the lift done right the first time and clear the site.
Operated crane service and rigging. The crane arrives with its operator, and when you need it our crew handles slings, spreader bars, and the ground side of the set. Tell us what you are picking and we match the machine to it.
All of Iowa from one yard at 1520 Hwy 22 in Wellman, with no radius cap. We also cross the river regularly for jobs in western Illinois and northeast Missouri. Multi-day sets anywhere in that range are scheduled as one booking.
Four cranes: a National NBT40-1 boom truck, a 60 ton Link-Belt, a Link-Belt HTC-8690 truck crane with 140 feet of main boom, and a Kobelco CK1100G crawler that reaches 250 feet with jib. Each one is inspected on a schedule and has its load chart in the cab.
Four Cranes, Sized To The Work
A 40 ton National boom truck, a 60 ton Link-Belt, a 90 ton Link-Belt HTC-8690, and a 110 ton Kobelco CK1100G crawler. The boom truck handles rooftop units and signs, the truck cranes take steel, trusses, and grain bins, and the crawler covers the heavy picks. Specs and load charts for each unit are on the fleet page.
Every Lift Planned Before It Leaves The Yard
We review the load weight, the rigging, the ground conditions, and the clearances before we set up. Outrigger pads go down, the site gets walked, and the operator runs the lift he planned. That is how we keep people safe and keep the job on schedule.
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Tell us what you are setting and where. You get a quote and a plan for the job, not a guess.
Ames Crane Service Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for contractors, farmers, and plant managers planning a lift in this part of the state. For anything specific to your site or load, call the yard and talk to the operator who will run it.
Yes. Ames is 115 miles northwest of our Wellman yard by I-80 and I-35. We serve all of Iowa, and for longer runs like Ames we plan the route, permits, and timing in advance so mobilization is smooth and the crane is set up when your crew needs it.
Yes. Every crane leaves Wellman with a certified operator. We do not bare-rent cranes, and the operator who plans your lift is the one in the seat on lift day.
Most single-day lifts can be scheduled within a week. Heavy picks, multi-day sets, and jobs that need permits or route planning take more lead time, so call as soon as you have a date in mind.
Four cranes from 40 to 110 tons: a National NBT40-1 boom truck, a 60 ton Link-Belt, a Link-Belt HTC-8690 truck crane, and a Kobelco CK1100G crawler. We match the crane to the load, the radius, and the site, not to whatever is closest in the yard.
Yes. Slings, spreader bars, shackles, and tag lines come with the crane, sized to the pick. Our crew can also rig standalone lifts when you already have a crane on site.
Every Lift Planned Before It Leaves The Yard
We review the load weight, the rigging, the ground conditions, and the clearances before we set up. Outrigger pads go down, the site gets walked, and the operator runs the lift he planned. That is how we keep people safe and keep the job on schedule.
Our Services
Both come with a plan, a crew, and a machine that was chosen for your pick, not for whatever was parked closest.
Operated Crane Service
You get the crane and the person who runs it best. We confirm weights, radius, and setup area before dispatch, so the crane is working when your crew is ready, not waiting on a decision.
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Rigging
Slings, spreader bars, tag lines, and hands on the ground that know the load. Book it with a crane or on its own when you have the crane and need the crew.
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Planned Before It Lifts
Good lifts start on paper. Every job is worked through before the crane rolls, and the plan rides along in the cab.
Pre-Lift Planning
Weights, rigging, clearances, and swing path are reviewed before we commit a crane.
Load Chart In The Cab
The operator runs the pick off the chart for that machine and that configuration, not from memory.
Ground Conditions Checked
Outrigger pads, ground bearing, and access are confirmed before setup.
"Ryan is one of the best crane operators I've been around in the last 30 years that we have been crane setting modular homes Very professional, very cautious and very easy to work with."
Built For Farm Country And The Job Sites Around It
Grain systems are most of what we lift. Steel, modular, telecom, and precast fill the rest of the calendar.
Agriculture And Grain Systems
Bins, legs, dryers, elevators, feed mills.
Steel Erection
Columns, beams, and pre-engineered steel buildings.
General Construction
Post-frame and residential framing and truss sets.
Modular And Prefab Sets
Modular homes, cabins, and prefab sections.
Cell Tower And Telecom
Tower sections and telecom equipment.
HVAC
Rooftop units and mechanical equipment.
Sign Installation
Commercial signs and large format installs.
Industrial
Plant equipment and heavy lifts.
Government And Municipal
Courthouse, public works, and municipal facility lifts.
Roofing
Roof materials and rooftop lifts.
Precast Concrete
Precast panels and tilt-up panels.
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