Cranes in Motion
By Seth Skydel
Sky’ s The Limit
Braymore’ s reputation as a specialized piano moving company led to an increasing number of unique lifting jobs. To meet those needs, the company created a specialty moving division and rebranded as Braymore Crane Rental.
For Braymore Crane Rental, knuckleboom models provide the flexibility to handle a growing range of lifting tasks
Lifting power and reach, and speed, maneuverability and precision, are all capabilities of knuckleboom cranes that have helped Braymore Crane Rental transform their business and take on a growing range of more complex lifting jobs.
Established in 1981 as Braymore Piano Movers and long known as a specialized piano moving and warehousing company based in Ontario, Canada, Braymore’ s reputation led to an increasing number of unique lifting jobs. To meet those needs, the company created a specialty moving division and rebranded as Braymore Crane Rental.
When Braymore first identified a need for specialty product movers capable of handling difficult access situations, they initially hired crane rental companies. When moving pianos, noted Greg Martin, co-owner, the company realized that some of the challenges for getting into very tight spots were also faced when lifts were needed on other jobsites. That led to the idea of owning cranes and the decision to venture into the crane rental business.
Today, Braymore’ s daily operations involve a wide range of lifts. Beyond the transportation and delivery of pianos, they also cater to the pool and recreation
industry, handling deliveries of pools, hot tubs and swim spas. Additionally, Braymore Crane Rental often installs rooftop heating units and hoists roof trusses and building supplies for contractors.
One of the significant challenges Braymore faced was finding a flexible crane that could maneuver delicate and heavy items into restricted spaces. The cranes they had been using lacked the precision and control needed for such intricate jobs, prompting them to seek out more suitable equipment. It was then that Braymore discovered how knuckleboom cranes can work in very tight spaces and get to spots that traditional cranes would not even consider a workable option.
Growing Fleet
Braymore Crane Rental began using PALFINGER knuckleboom cranes in 2009 with their purchase of a PK 23002 unit. As their business grew, so did their need for
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