### Since 1916, Bigge has held a vital role in American construction. Our long list of accomplishments span the nation and include historic infrastructure projects like the Golden Gate Bridge, modern metropolitan high rise buildings, stadiums, sports arenas, nuclear power plants, industrial facilities, tech campuses, and wind farms. We provide the highest quality crane service to commercial, government, and industrial markets. Bigge offers bare lease, crane sales, crane and rigging services, transportation, pre-planning, project management, and engineering services to our customers and trusted partners. 1000+ Cranes available for bare rental [Rental Fleet ➞](/crane-rental/) 350+ Cranes Available for Sale or Lease [Cranes for Sale ➞](/crane-sales/) 25+ Locations from coast to coast [View Locations ➞](/locations/) We're Hiring Join The Winning Team [View Careers ➞](/careers/) ## Best in Class Cranes Bigge's Perfect Fleet® is one of the largest, most modern, versatile crane fleets in the world. Over the years, our fleet has grown to over 2,000 cranes consisting of best-in-class truck cranes, all-terrain cranes, rough terrain cranes, crawler cranes, tower cranes, boom trucks, and hoists. Components of our fleet are unquestionably the best in their class. Each machine is exceptionally reliable and proven safe in the field while offering cost-effective maintenance and ownership, with the versatility to serve the widest variety of projects and job sites. ## Our People Since our inception, Bigge has been a family-owned company and remains so to this day. Above all, we value our employees and their commitment to providing customers with the highest quality crane service. Bigge's Perfect Fleet® is operated and maintained by the most qualified, talented, and passionate people in the industry, including CCO trained operators, mechanics, expert rigging crews, professional engineers, expertly trained field supervisors, and administrative personnel. By investing in the right equipment and hiring the best people for the job, Bigge extends unparalleled value to our customers, ensuring the successful completion of projects, leading to repeat business and a high level of customer satisfaction. At Bigge, we promise the best people, the best equipment, and to be your trusted partner. ## Industry Experience With over 109 years of crane experience standing behind every decision we make, we have the equipment, resources, talent, and processes to provide our customers with unsurpassed levels of service - our reputation depends on it. This expertise and quality of service lead to a high customer retention rate as well. In fact, 92% of customers who rent cranes from Bigge are repeat customers, some that go back with us several decades. ## The Bigge Mission and Core Values Our mission is to produce exceptional results by transforming the crane and rigging industry through well-designed processes that maximize the use of technology and by continually delivering the right fleet in the right market at the right time. [ #### Safety We value safety above all else and believe good judgment is essential to our success. ](/why-bigge/safety/) [ #### Teamwork We are One Bigge. ](/why-bigge/teamwork/) [ #### Innovation We embrace agility, empowerment and ongoing improvement. ](/why-bigge/innovation/) [ #### Results We are accountable to our customers, ourselves and each other. ](/why-bigge/results/) [ #### Passion We love this business and are committed to bringing the Perfect Fleet® to the industry. ](/why-bigge/passion/) ## Safety is Our #1 Core Value At Bigge, “Safety First” is more than just a slogan. It represents our most important core value and an integral part of our company's culture. From the early planning stages to the completion of work, we are committed to promoting an injury and accident-free environment while providing the safest workplace possible for our employees, clients, project-site contractors, and the public. With over 1.5 million hours worked in 2024, Bigge maintained a TRIR of 0.48 and an EMR of 0.57, which are remarkable scores for a company that owns and operates over 2,000 cranes across the nation. Bigge is recognized for its superior safety standards and practices by official safety committees and customers alike. In 2019, Bigge received the most recent of our Crane & Rigging Safety Awards from the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA), bringing our total to over twenty-five. ### Ready for your next career move? Bigge is leading the transformation of the crane and rigging industry with a unique approach to maintaining the best experience, equipment and technology in the market. Leveraging our innovative technology platform, we are forging new ground in the areas of safety, equipment utilization and employee growth. [View Careers](/careers/) ## Highest Quality Crane Service from Coast to Coast Bigge currently owns and maintains the largest inventory of new and quality used cranes for rent and sale in the country. We work closely with several of the world's top brands. As a result, we offer competitive pricing, support, and delivery of cranes, parts, and accessories. Our versatile crane fleet is professionally maintained, bringing together the best in value and price. Our services include: - Nationwide Mobile and Tower Crane Rental - New and Used Crane Sales with In-House Financing - Bare Lease - Operated and Maintained - Complete Tower Crane Solutions - Construction Hoist Rental - Engineering and Project Management - Business & Commercial Storage ### Our History Founded in 1916 by Henry W. Bigge as Bigge Drayage Company, we've always believed we can best serve our customers by offering hands-on services coupled with our own fleet of cranes and transportation equipment. Today, Bigge owns and expertly maintains a fleet of both new and used cranes for bare lease, operated and maintained rental, and domestic and international sales. Our customers have access to dedicated project managers, experienced engineers, factory-trained technicians, and industry-leading field support. Since 2000, Weston Settlemier has served as Bigge's President and CEO, representing the fourth generation to manage the family-owned organization. Throughout our history, Bigge has played a vital role in American construction. Click a thumbnail to view a detailed PDF of our history: ## Elevating America for over 100 years Our innovative specialized project teams have also provided heavy lift, heavy rigging, specialized transportation equipment, and innovative engineering solutions for some of the most challenging projects across the US. Bigge currently owns and maintains the largest inventory of new and used cranes for sale in the country.