Crane Services
in New England
From Boston construction sites to rooftop HVAC placements, we have the right crane for your job, backed by 40+ years of experience.
What We Do
We provide crane and hoisting services for a wide range of industries across Massachusetts and New England.
Job Site Crane Lifts in Greater Boston
Structural and material lifts for builders and contractors. We handle everything from steel beams to modular units on active job sites across Massachusetts.
Our cranes range from 12 to 70 tons, so we can match the right machine to the load and the space you have to work in.
From our blog: What Size Crane Do I Need? and How to Plan a Crane Lift
- Steel beams & trusses
- Wall panels & materials
- Modular units
- Tight job sites
Rooftop HVAC Crane Lifts
Air conditioning unit hoisting and rooftop delivery for commercial and residential buildings. Precise placement, every time.
We lift the unit over the building and set it right where your HVAC crew needs it, so they can get straight to work.
From our blog: How to Plan a Rooftop HVAC Crane Lift
- Rooftop units
- Commercial & residential
- Lifts over the building
- Precise placement
Roof Snow Removal for Large Flat Roofs
Crane-assisted snow removal from the roofs of large commercial buildings. Fast, safe and efficient when it matters most.
When heavy snow piles up on a big flat roof, we lift it off by the bucketload, taking the weight off the roof quickly.
From our blog: When Flat Roofs Need Snow Removal
- Large commercial roofs
- Lifted off by the bucketload
- Fast response
- Safe & efficient
Crane Sign Installation
Safe and efficient installation of large commercial and industrial signs.
We have the equipment and experience to handle oversized signage with precision, from storefronts to tall industrial signs.
From our blog: How Large Signs Get Set Safely
- Commercial signs
- Industrial signs
- Oversized signage
- Set with precision
The Right Crane
for Every Job
We operate a fleet of state-of-the-art conventional and hydraulic truck cranes, carefully maintained, continually load tested, and ready for your project.
- Conventional & hydraulic truck cranes
- All cranes fully load tested
- Lubricants lab-tested for impurities
- Fully licensed, bonded & safety certified
Service Area
Based in Newton, MA, we operate throughout Massachusetts and across the New England region.
- Greater Boston Area
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Safety. Reliability. Experience.
When you hire DJ Snyder, you get a team that shows up on time, does the job right, and treats safety as non-negotiable.
Safety First
Safety is our top priority, above all else. All cranes are carefully maintained, continually load tested, and our lubricants are lab-analyzed to catch impurities before they cause problems.
Reliability
With over 40 years serving the Boston and Massachusetts area, we’ve built our reputation on dependability. Our crews show up when they say they will and deliver on every promise.
Fully Certified
We are fully licensed, bonded, and safety certified to operate in Massachusetts and throughout New England. You can trust the job will be done correctly and safely.
DJ Snyder Tree Service
- Tree Removal
- Pruning
- Stump Grinding
Frequently Asked Questions
How big are your cranes?
Our truck cranes range from 12 to 70 tons, with main booms from 56 to 128 feet and tip heights up to 10 stories high.
What size crane do I need?
It depends on the weight of the load, how far and how high it has to go, and where the crane can set up. See how to choose the right crane.
Do you lift HVAC units for homes as well as businesses?
Yes. We hoist and set rooftop units on commercial and residential buildings. See how an HVAC lift goes.
How does crane roof snow removal work?
The crew shovels heavy snow into a large bucket and the crane lifts it off the roof, taking the weight off a big flat roof quickly. Learn more.
What do you need from me for a quote?
The job address, what needs lifting and its weight, where it has to go, photos of the setup area and the date. See our planning checklist.
Where do you work?
We are based in Newton, MA, and work in Greater Boston, across Massachusetts, and in Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine.