Every project deserves the right equipment paired with the right team. Whether you are setting an HVAC unit on a commercial rooftop, placing a generator at a manufacturing facility, handling a cell tower upgrade, or managing a challenging lift at a local school or municipal site, the success of the job depends on matching the crane, the operator, and the plan to the conditions in front of you.

Parker's Crane Service has been building those custom solutions for clients across the Carolinas for more than 40 years. From our base in Concord, North Carolina, we serve the western Piedmont region and well beyond, including projects in and around Lincolnton. Our family-owned team brings a fleet of well-maintained truck-mounted cranes, NCCCO-certified operators, certified riggers and signal persons, and a safety-first approach that has earned us a loyal customer base across multiple industries.

Our Custom Crane Rental Approach

Parker's Crane was founded in the 1960s as a demolition and grading company, and we shifted into crane rental in the mid-1970s. The business has been run by the Parker family since Lewis Parker Sr. handed over ownership to his sons Charlie and Tim Parker in 1984. Our team has grown up around this equipment, and we have seen enough unique job sites to know that planning and flexibility go together.

A custom solution starts with understanding the job. We take the time to walk the site when possible, listen to what you are trying to accomplish, and build a plan that fits the conditions in front of us.

Free On-Site Quotes and Evaluations

For most projects, our team schedules a free on-site evaluation before quoting. We review access, set-up area, ground conditions, overhead obstructions, dimensions, and load weight. These details drive which crane is best for the lift and how we stage the work to minimize surprises on the day of the job.

Written Lift Plans

Every project gets a written lift plan. The plan outlines load weight, crane position, boom configuration, lift radius, personnel assignments, and safety considerations. Lift plans are part of our Zero Accident Philosophy, which also includes pre-lift job assessments, daily risk assessments, on-site hazard analyses, and routine management audits.

Flexible Rental Terms

Not every project runs on the same clock. We offer hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rental rates upon request, so your pricing structure can match the actual scope of work. Whether you need a crane for a four-hour lift or a multi-week installation, we build the rental around your timeline.

Crane Fleet Available for Area Projects

Our carefully curated fleet includes a range of Grove hydraulic truck cranes, selected and maintained to handle everything from precision commercial lifts to heavy industrial projects. Our truck-mounted cranes cover a wide range of capacities and reach profiles, which is what lets us take on a broad mix of projects. Here is a closer look at each crane.

• Grove GMK5150L. Our newest crane, with a maximum capacity of 175 US tons, a main boom length of 197 feet, and a maximum tip height of 318.2 feet. Total gross vehicle weight is 132,280 pounds. This is the workhorse for tall lifts and heavy loads, and it offers strong job site maneuverability for tight access situations.
• Grove TMS 9000-2. Our premier truck-mounted crane, with a maximum capacity of 50 to 60 US tons, a main boom length of 36 to 110 feet, and a maximum tip height of 263.4 feet. Total gross vehicle weight is 97,000 pounds.
• Grove TMS 9000E. A high-capacity performer with a maximum capacity of 110 US tons, a main boom length of 56 feet, and a maximum tip height of 142 feet.
• Grove TMS 700E. We operate two of these, each with a maximum capacity of 50 to 60 US tons, a main boom length of 36 to 110 feet, and a maximum tip height of 212 feet. Total gross vehicle weight is 80,320 pounds. They are equipped with four-section full power MEGAFORM booms designed for maximum vertical and lateral strength.

Matching the crane to the job is one of the most valuable parts of a custom rental, and our team walks through the options with you before anything gets scheduled.

Projects We Support in the Region

Parker's Crane supports a wide range of industries and job types. Common projects in and around the Lincolnton area include:

• HVAC sets on commercial and industrial rooftops
• Generator placement for facilities, hospitals, and critical infrastructure
• Tank removal and installation
• Cell tower construction, antenna upgrades, and decommissioning
• Rock quarry operations
• Glass installation
• Plant and manufacturing work, including machinery moves and equipment sets
• City and municipality projects
• School construction and maintenance lifts
• Traffic control and Department of Transportation work
• Concrete wall setting
• Landscape setting, including whole trees and large materials
• Small tower crane setting

Each of these categories comes with its own lift planning considerations, and our team has the depth of experience to navigate them. If your job does not fit neatly into one of these categories, call us anyway. Custom lifts are part of what we do.

Additional Services Beyond Crane Rental

Crane rental is the core of what we offer, but many projects need more than a crane to get across the finish line. Parker's Crane provides two additional service areas that pair naturally with our lifting work.

Custom Rigging

Rigging is the bridge between the crane and the load, and it has to be done correctly for the lift to succeed. Our certified and qualified riggers and signal persons design rigging setups that protect the load, balance the lift, and keep the crew safe. From single-point picks to multi-leg configurations, we match the rigging to the job.

Heavy Hauling

When your project needs transport as well as a lift, we have a long history of serving heavy hauling needs across the Carolinas and the east coast. Our transport equipment includes tandem and tri-axle trucks and road tractors, flatbeds, stepdecks, Landoll tilt trailers, extendable double drops, lowboys in modular and multiple axle configurations, a beam lowboy, and a 12-ton gooseneck for light hauling. Whether you have a short local move or a cross-country venture, our team can handle it safely.

Safety and Certifications

Safety is the foundation under every lift we perform, and our credentials back that up. Parker's Crane operates under the following qualifications and certifications:

• NCCCO Certified Operators
• Certified and Qualified Riggers and Signal Persons
• OSHA and MSHA Qualified Personnel
• 24/7 Emergency Service
• DOA HUB Certified
• NC SBE Certified
• SC&RA Member

Our Zero Accident Philosophy means every job starts with pre-lift planning and continues with daily risk assessments, on-site hazard analyses, and routine management audits throughout the work. Our excellent EMR and TRIR ratings reflect how seriously we take safety.

Our Service Area

Parker's Crane is based in Concord, NC, and we travel up to approximately 150 miles to serve clients. Lincolnton falls well within that service radius, as do Raleigh, Boone, Anderson, Asheville, and Columbia, SC. Our mobile truck-mounted fleet is built to arrive ready and set up efficiently, so travel within our service area rarely adds meaningful delays to a project.

If you have a multi-site project or a build that crosses jurisdictions, let us know during the quote. We have the scheduling flexibility and the equipment to coordinate across multiple locations.

How to Get Started

Requesting a custom crane rental is straightforward. Here is the process:

1. Gather your project details, including location, set-up area, ground conditions, overhead obstructions, load dimensions, and estimated load weight.
2. Call Parker's Crane at (704) 788-2614 or (800) 331-7488, or reach out through our contact page.
3. Schedule a free on-site evaluation so our team can assess the site in person when appropriate.
4. Review the written lift plan and confirm the rental terms.
5. Prepare the site, confirm permits if applicable, and coordinate your other trades for lift day.
6. Let our NCCCO-certified operators and qualified riggers handle the lift safely and efficiently.

For urgent needs, 24-hour emergency service is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of projects does Parker's Crane handle in the area?

We support a wide mix of industrial, commercial, residential, power, and telecommunication projects. Typical jobs include HVAC sets, generator placement, tank work, cell tower construction and maintenance, rock quarry work, glass installation, plant and manufacturing lifts, school and municipal projects, traffic control and DOT work, concrete wall setting, and landscape setting.

How much does a custom crane rental cost?

Pricing depends on the crane size, the length of the rental, travel distance, rigging requirements, and staffing needs. We offer hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates, and we provide free on-site quotes so you can see transparent pricing tailored to your project.

Are your operators certified?

Yes. Our operators are NCCCO certified, and our crews include certified and qualified riggers and signal persons. All of our personnel are OSHA and MSHA qualified.

Do you provide rigging and hauling in addition to crane rental?

Yes. Alongside crane rental, we offer custom rigging and heavy hauling services. Many of our clients use more than one of these services on the same project, and bundling them tends to streamline coordination.

How soon can you schedule a lift?

Scheduling depends on the size of the job and equipment availability. Planned projects benefit from as much lead time as possible, while urgent situations are covered by our 24-hour emergency service.

Contact Parker's Crane for Your Next Lift

Every job is different, and every lift deserves a plan built for it. Parker's Crane combines a modern Grove fleet, decades of experience, and a family-owned commitment to doing the job right.

When you are ready to move forward, call us at (704) 788-2614, reach our toll-free line at (800) 331-7488, or visit our contact page. Our team looks forward to helping you plan a safe, efficient lift for your next project in the area.