Mobile crane services in Northwestern Ontario
A 50-ton Manitex crane for construction, industrial, marine and residential lifts, based in Fort Frances. Barge-mounted lifts are available for sites accessible only by water.
- 50 tonsRated capacity
- 110 ftMain boom
- 49 ftJib
- 160 ftManbasket height
Lifts
We work with contractors, industry and property owners on planned lifts, shutdowns and maintenance work across the district.
Roof trusses and roof assemblies
Setting trusses and complete roof assemblies for residential and commercial builds.
HVAC rooftop units
Placing and removing rooftop mechanical units.
Marine and barge lifts
Lifts from our own large fleet of modular barges, for sites accessible only by water.
Concrete pours
Concrete bucket work on site.
Sea container lifts
Loading, unloading and placing shipping containers.
Boat and aircraft lifts
Lifting boats and aircraft in and out of the water.
Manbasket work
Two-person basket with a working height up to 160 ft.
Steel erection
Lifting and setting structural steel.
Industrial, mining and mill shutdowns
Planned lifts during maintenance shutdowns.
Equipment maintenance lifts
Component lifts for heavy equipment repairs.
Sign installation and repair
Installing and servicing signs, with manbasket access.
Fuel/propane tank placement
Setting fuel and propane tanks for residential, commercial and industrial sites.
The crane
Truck-mounted for quick setup on site, with a jib and two-person manbasket for height and reach.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane | Manitex 50110S |
| Type | Truck-mounted telescopic crane |
| Rated capacity | 50 tons |
| Main boom | 110 ft |
| Jib | 49 ft |
| Manbasket | Two-person, working height up to 160 ft |
| Barge lifts | Crane can work from sectional barges |
Load charts
Capacity at your lift depends on radius, boom length and setup. Review the load charts or call to confirm your lift before booking.
Barge-mounted lifts
For island properties, docks, shorelines and other sites with no road access, the crane can be set up on sectional barges and moved to the site by water.
- Island and cottage builds
- Docks and boathouses
- Shoreline work
- Boat and aircraft lifts
Need more than a lift?
George Armstrong Co. Limited has been building across Northwestern Ontario since 1952, with its own crews, heavy equipment, pits, plants, trucks and barges.
Visit georgearmstrong.caHeavy civil
Highway and road construction, sewer and water, earthworks and site work
Marine
Marine construction and barge rentals
Aggregates and concrete
Aggregate production and ready-mix concrete
Equipment and hauling
Equipment rentals, trucking and hauling
Request a lift
Call or email Shane or Jim, or send the details below. The more we know about the lift up front, the faster we can confirm the crane and setup.