When a project calls for serious lift capacity, there is no substitute for the right crane paired with the right team. Whether you are setting an HVAC unit on a commercial rooftop along Highway 150, placing a backup generator at a lakeside facility, handling a cell tower upgrade, or coordinating a complex industrial installation, your success depends on matching equipment, operators, and planning to the specific conditions of your site.

Parker's Crane Service has been delivering that kind of custom crane rental experience for clients across the Carolinas for more than 40 years. From our Concord headquarters, we serve the greater Lake Norman region, including projects in and around Mooresville. Our family-owned team brings a modern Grove fleet, NCCCO-certified operators, qualified riggers and signal persons, and a Zero Accident Philosophy that has built a loyal customer base across multiple industries.

Why Local Contractors Choose Parker's Crane

Contractors, property owners, and municipal clients in the Lake Norman area need lift partners they can count on. That means the right crane sized to the load, an operator with deep hands-on experience, and a rigging plan built around the realities of each site. A mismatched crane can stall a project for hours, and an inexperienced crew introduces safety risks no one wants to manage.

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.

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 Grove truck-mounted fleet covers 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. Each is equipped with a four-section full power MEGAFORM boom 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 Surrounding Region

Parker's Crane supports a wide range of industries and job types. Common projects in and around the Mooresville 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. Unique 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 reach 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 long-distance 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 begins with pre-lift planning and continues with daily risk assessments, on-site hazard analyses, and routine management audits throughout the work. Our strong EMR and TRIR ratings reflect how seriously we take safety on every project we take on.

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.

Do I need to provide anything for the site before you arrive?

You will want to make sure the set-up area is clear, ground conditions are stable, overhead hazards have been identified, and any permits or traffic control measures are in place. Our team will walk you through site prep during the quoting process.

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.