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Often 30 to 90 tons
HVAC and rooftop lifts in Bakersfield and Kern County
Setting and removing rooftop units, condensers and solar equipment on commercial roofs.
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Replacing a rooftop unit is one of the most common crane jobs in a hot-climate city like Bakersfield. Most need a 30 to 90 ton hydraulic crane for a few hours, depending on unit weight and how far it sits from the street or parking lot.
Plan the lift
- Get the unit weights (old and new) from the submittals or nameplate, plus the curb location.
- Measure from where the crane can set up to the curb. That radius drives the crane size.
- Schedule early mornings in summer. Heat and wind both matter, and many lifts happen before businesses open.
- Plan the setup area: a parking lot may need closing, and a street setup usually needs an encroachment permit.
Several units on one roof are often done in a single crane visit, which lowers the cost per unit.
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- You send one request. About two minutes. Free, no obligation.
- We pass it to up to three independent crane companies that serve the job site and can handle the lift. It may be fewer than three, depending on who covers your site and job.
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Include these for a faster, firmer price
- What you are lifting: the heaviest item, its weight and size
- Radius: distance from where the crane can set up to the pick and set points
- Height: how high it must go, including parapets or obstructions
- Site conditions: ground, access, gates and any overhead power lines
- Location and date: address or cross streets, and your time window
- Photos or a lift plan if you have them. Mention them and the provider will ask.
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