Bigge Crane and Rigging

Back in 1952, our Manitowoc 3500 Crawler was stationed on a barge in Fort Bragg, California, dredging the mouth of the Noyo River to keep it navigable for boats. This project not only showcased engineering prowess but also underscored Bigge's crucial role in regional projects during that era. Today, we look back fondly on its contribution to local history and progress.

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In 1942, Bigge was at home in the Bay Area with our portable a-frame, and guy derrick assisting with the unloading of several World War II invasion craft. The equipment was crucial in efficiently handling the heavy and cumbersome vessels, which played a significant role in the war effort.

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From Bigge's NorCal fleet, a Link-Belt HTC-8675 Hydraulic Truck Crane was tasked with hoisting and setting solar panel components for a new commercial construction project in San Leandro, CA. Loads up to 2500 lbs. were flown to the rooftop at a maximum radius of 110', where the solar arrays were assembled.

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The numbers have been crunched, the results are in, and Bigge has again secured the #2 spot in ACT's top 100 crane-owning companies!

Thank you to each and every one of our team members for consistently providing our customers with expertise, partnership, and the country’s youngest and highest-performing fleet. Visit bigge.com/r/ZQvDN/ to read more about our ranking and how Bigge can help you Elevate America.

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A pair of Manitex 26101C Boom Trucks helped put the finishing touches on Raimondi Field for the Oakland Ballers upcoming home opener. Bigge teamed up with King Crane Service to set light standards and hoist scoreboard components into place as crews across several trades worked to complete upgrades for the newest team in the Pioneer League.

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A sunny day in the San Francisco Bay Area made for a great morning of tilt-up work. Just down the road from our headquarters in San Leandro, CA, our Manitowoc MLC-300 has been safely hoisting these massive concrete panels into position.

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In 1959, Bigge was hired to transport a locomotive from the historic Southern Pacific railroad to a local park in Martinez, CA. Sixty-four years later, this steam-powered piece of history is still on display for visitors to see today.

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This Memorial Day, Bigge honors and remembers the brave men and women who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

We wish you a happy and safe Memorial Day.

With the help of crawler cranes from Bigge's fleet, progress moves forward on the California High Speed Rail project. A Manitowoc MLC 300 and a Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX are just two of the Bigge crawlers at work on this massive infrastructure initiative in California's Central Valley.

In 1967, Bigge's heavy-lifting expertise landed them in an unlikely location, the mountains of Puerto Rico! Bringing their own equipment and the engineering heavy lift know-how, Bigge set satellite dish components without issue.

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One of Bigge's Liebherr LTM 1220 All-Terrain Cranes supported the re-roofing of a college building in the SF Bay Area, which required removal of debris and hoisting of new materials to complete the job. When you need a lift, contact Bigge. We have the most comprehensive fleet of cranes to perform a wide variety of tasks.

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Utilizing our Liebherr LTM 1220 All-Terrain crane, hoisting and setting vaults weighing 17,500 lbs. each for an electrical contractor is all in a day's work for the Bigge team. Need a lift? Contact Bigge and put the most complete crane fleet in the business to work for you.

From the 1955 issue of Construction Illustrated, Bigge had the difficult job of hoisting 72 ton pre-cast concrete girders for the new Petaluma Creek bridge in Northern California.

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As Construction Safety Week wraps up, we’re reminded that it takes a full team effort to keep our jobsites safe. Safety is our #1 core value, and it’s about building a culture of open communication, staying alert, and prioritizing a secure work environment. We look forward to focusing and expanding on these values and practices until next year’s Construction Safety Week!

Learn more about how Bigge is fostering a culture of safety through valuing every voice at https://www.bigge.com/news-media/safety-on-the-job/building-a-strong-safety-culture-through-valuing-every-voice/



Construction Safety Week reminds us that a strong safety culture relies on respecting each and every voice. Let's make safety a shared priority, where every individual plays a crucial role. Together, we build safer, better workplaces.

Learn more about how Bigge is fostering a culture of safety through valuing every voice at https://www.bigge.com/news-media/safety-on-the-job/building-a-strong-safety-culture-through-valuing-every-voice/



Safety has been our #1 core value from the start. Attached are images from award ceremonies and meetings over the years where we've discussed, trained, and continually focused our efforts on keeping our team and jobsites safe.

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This Construction Safety Week, we're shining a spotlight on the power of support within our team. Our leadership has worked hard to cultivate an environment where communication flows freely and where every voice matters. In an industry as hazardous as ours, safety is non-negotiable. Let's keep the dialogue open, look out for each other, and ensure we all go home safely. Together, we can make a difference.

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During Construction Safety Week, we're reminded that our commitment to safety goes beyond just protocols—it's about the people who make it happen every day. By listening to and acting on our team members' concerns, we're not just building structures, but trust and a safer work environment. Let's keep raising the bar together!

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It’s Construction Safety Week! As our #1 Core Value, we're dedicated to promoting a safety-first culture at Bigge. Building a strong safety culture is critical. With Bigge’s safety theme this year being "Value Every Voice", we'll spend the week focusing on creating an environment where every team member feels confident and supported enough to share their thoughts, observations, and concerns.

Learn more about how Bigge is fostering a culture of safety through valuing every voice at https://www.bigge.com/news-media/safety-on-the-job/building-a-strong-safety-culture-through-valuing-every-voice/

Witnessing the Liebherr LR 1300.1 SX in action is truly amazing! This 330 ton crawler is hard at work delicately placing sleek glass panels onto the exterior of a government office building in Sacramento, California.

Bigge has continued its commitment to supporting clean, renewable energy projects in 2024. As a part of this effort, members of our team will be attending the conference in Minneapolis, MN, from May 6-9.

With the steady growth of wind power projects across the country, Bigge offers its customers a Perfect Fleet® of cranes to safely and efficiently erect even the tallest of wind turbines. Our diverse fleet of wind-ready cranes, including Liebherr crawlers (LR11000, LR1800, LR1700, LR1600, LR1500) and the Manitowoc 16000WA!

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In 1998, Bigge took part in what is considered to be the 4th heaviest building ever moved. Lifting and transporting the historic Hotel Montgomery 157 feet to its new home where it still operates today.

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Bigge has provided the first of two Peiner SK 415 tower cranes and two Alimak hoists to aid in the completion of a modern student residential facility at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, CA. Once finished, the project will house up to 964 students at a time.

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In Concord, CA, our Potain MD219 tower crane is working on a new residential project with the towering Mt. Diablo looming in the background. Upon completion, this project will feature seven stories and provide 181 units of affordable housing for the local community.

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Bigge Crane and Rigging Co. will be attending the SC&RA Annual Conference, happening from April 15-19 in Austin, TX!

Our team will be available to chat about how we can help you build your Perfect Fleet. Come find us at the event & meet with the Bigge team to learn more. We look forward to seeing you later this week!

Here’s a little Friday Flashback: In 1987, a couple of our Link-Belt conventional truck cranes were on site at the Phillips Rodeo refinery, assisting in the lift of some substantially sized fuel tanks.

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After several weeks of rain, this sunny day in San Jose, CA, made for a fantastic day of tilt-up work. Tasked with lifting concrete panels weighing up to 225,000 lbs at a maximum radius of 80', Our Manitowoc MLC300 crawler crane equipped with the VPC-MAX was on-site, safely hoisting these massive components into position.

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