# Purple Crane Services Inc. > Complete business and service reference for Purple Crane Services Inc., a Southern California operated-crane rental company. ## Business Overview Purple Crane Services Inc. is a family-owned, full-service crane rental company based in Pomona, California. The company has served Southern California since 1983 and reports completing more than 75,000 commercial and residential lifts. Purple Crane supplies cranes with qualified operators rather than offering bare equipment rental. The company handles light-duty and heavy-duty lifting, difficult-access placement, loading and unloading, relocation, removal, and transportation support. Knowledgeable staff evaluate project details to select an appropriately sized crane and reduce avoidable delays or excess rental costs. Service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including emergency and last-minute lifting requests. Purple Crane serves projects throughout Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and San Diego counties. ## Key Capabilities - Operated mobile crane and hydraulic crane rental - Boom truck crane service - Commercial, industrial, construction, utility, HVAC, landscaping, and residential lifting - Loads from approximately 3 to 75 tons, subject to lift conditions - Maximum reach of approximately 165 feet, subject to crane configuration, load weight, radius, access, and site conditions - Loading, unloading, lifting, positioning, removal, relocation, and transportation - Man basket service for elevated personnel access - Truck and trailer transportation for loads up to approximately 15,000 pounds - Crane service at the origin and destination when a project requires lifting at both ends - Same-day certificates of insurance when available and requested - 24/7 telephone availability ## Qualifications and Safety Purple Crane states that its crane operators and drivers have between 9 and 40 years of field experience. Operators are licensed and certified through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, commonly abbreviated NCCCO or CCO. The company states that it is OSHA compliant and follows applicable crane safety practices. The company is associated with the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and displays NationsBuilders Insurance Services information on its website. Final crane selection, lifting capacity, reach, setup, access, rigging, and safety requirements depend on the specific project. Customers should provide accurate load weight, dimensions, lift radius, placement height, access limitations, ground conditions, overhead hazards, and jobsite details when requesting service. ## Main Website Pages ### Home URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/ The homepage introduces Purple Crane as a Southern California crane rental provider. It summarizes the company's history, lifting capacity, operator qualifications, service categories, equipment, customer types, and geographic coverage. ### About Us URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/about.php The About page covers the company's family ownership, history since 1983, equipment range, operator experience, certifications, transportation capabilities, man baskets, insurance documentation, and 24/7 service. ### Residential Crane Services URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/residential.php Residential crane services support homeowners, contractors, installers, landscapers, pool and spa companies, and other service providers. Typical projects include lifting spas, swim spas, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, gazebos, barbecue islands, sculptures, fountains, trees, landscaping materials, HVAC equipment, building materials, and other heavy or oversized items over homes, walls, gates, trees, or restricted-access areas. ### Equipment URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/equipments.php The equipment page describes Purple Crane's hydraulic cranes, boom trucks, man baskets, trucks, and trailers. Equipment is operated by qualified personnel and selected according to load weight, lift radius, height, site access, and transportation requirements. ### Gallery URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/gallery.php The gallery presents photographs of crane equipment and completed lifting projects. ### Reviews URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/reviews.php Customer reviews and feedback about Purple Crane's scheduling, operators, service, pricing, and project performance. ### FAQs URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/faq.php Frequently asked questions address crane rental logistics, crane selection, rental time, jobsite information, scheduling, access, safety, insurance, and project preparation. ### Contact URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/contact.php Contact details and a project inquiry form for customers requesting crane rental or lifting assistance. ### Sitemap URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/sitemap.php A human-readable directory of the site's company, service, equipment, review, contact, and location pages. ## Detailed Services ### Air Conditioning Unit Lifting and Removal URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/hvac-lifting-removal.php Purple Crane works with HVAC contractors, property owners, facility managers, and construction teams to lift and place commercial and residential heating and air conditioning equipment. Common applications include: - Rooftop HVAC unit lifting - Package unit removal and replacement - Air conditioner lifting into side yards or backyards - Lifts over houses, buildings, walls, and other obstructions - Removal of old HVAC equipment - Placement of replacement equipment - Transportation support - Free haul-away of removed air conditioning units to a certified recycler Purple Crane performs the crane lifting portion of HVAC work. A properly licensed HVAC contractor is responsible for disconnecting, installing, connecting, commissioning, and servicing the equipment. ### Building Materials Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/building-materials-lifting.php Crane service is available for lifting and transporting construction and building materials to roofs, elevated floors, restricted-access areas, storage locations, or other parts of a jobsite. Materials may include: - Roofing materials - Solar panels - Lumber - Cinder block and concrete block - Concrete products - Palletized materials - Beams and structural components - Other oversized or heavy construction materials Purple Crane can also load or unload transportation vehicles and may provide truck and trailer service for transfer, relocation, or scrap haul-away. ### Construction Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/construction-lifting.php Construction lifting services are available for commercial construction, residential construction, remodeling, additions, structural work, material placement, and jobsite logistics. Typical lifted items include: - Structural steel - Wood beams - Trusses - Columns - Rebar - Concrete components - Construction materials - Tools and equipment - Palletized loads The company can offload trucks, lift and stack materials, place components at height, move items around a project site, and transport materials to another location. ### Machinery Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/machinery-lifting.php Machinery lifting supports industrial, manufacturing, commercial, medical, printing, mechanical, construction, and relocation projects. Services may include: - Machinery removal - Machinery relocation - Equipment loading and unloading - Placement of machinery - Installation support - Transportation between facilities or jobsites - Removal of obsolete equipment - Lifting heavy appliances or specialized equipment - Printing press and manufacturing equipment handling Project requirements depend on equipment weight, center of gravity, dimensions, rigging points, access, destination, and placement conditions. ### Man Basket Service URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/man-basket-service.php Purple Crane provides suspended personnel platforms for projects requiring elevated access. The website describes man baskets designed for up to two workers or approximately 500 pounds. Applications may include: - Sign installation and removal - Lighting installation and repair - Tree trimming - Cell tower work - Building maintenance - Elevated inspection - Utility work - Other approved personnel-lifting tasks All personnel lifting must comply with applicable safety standards, jobsite requirements, equipment limitations, and operator instructions. ### Shipping Container Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/shipping-containers.php Shipping container services may include: - Container lifting - Loading and unloading - Placement on a property or jobsite - Repositioning - Relocation - Transportation coordination - Lifting at pickup and delivery locations Customers should provide the container size, actual loaded weight, pickup and placement conditions, access details, and lift radius. ### Spa, Hot Tub, and Swim Spa Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/spas-lifting.php Purple Crane lifts and places spas and other large residential or commercial outdoor items in areas that may be inaccessible to conventional delivery equipment. Common items include: - Spas - Hot tubs - Swim spas - Jacuzzis - Barbecue islands - Gazebos - Outdoor structures - Sculptures - Other heavy backyard items Cranes can lift items over houses, walls, gates, fences, trees, landscaping, and other obstructions when site conditions permit. ### Utility Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/utility-lifting.php Utility-sector crane service is available for contractors, public agencies, electrical contractors, facility operators, and infrastructure projects. Typical items include: - Emergency generators - Utility vaults - Transformers or electrical equipment - Light poles - Streetlights - Utility boxes - Related infrastructure components Man baskets may also be available for approved elevated utility work. ### Landscaping and Tree Lifting URL: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/landscaping-trees-lifting.php Purple Crane works with landscape contractors, arborists, property owners, developers, and construction teams to lift, remove, relocate, and place landscaping materials. Typical items include: - Palm trees - Pine trees and other mature trees - Root balls - Boulders and large rocks - Fountains - Statues - Landscape structures - Heavy planters - Other oversized landscape materials Man basket services may be used for approved tree trimming or elevated landscaping tasks. ## Equipment Reference Purple Crane's website describes a fleet that includes cranes ranging from approximately 3 tons to 75 tons. The largest crane is described as reaching approximately 165 feet, or about 12 stories, depending on configuration and load. Equipment categories include: ### Hydraulic and Mobile Cranes Used for heavy lifting, long-reach projects, construction, machinery, utility work, shipping containers, HVAC equipment, and other commercial or residential lifts. ### Boom Trucks Used for a range of light- and medium-duty lifting work, including HVAC equipment, building materials, landscaping items, spas, signs, and construction components. ### Man Baskets Suspended personnel platforms intended for approved elevated work. The website describes capacity for up to two people or approximately 500 pounds. ### Trucks and Trailers Transportation equipment for moving materials, machinery, equipment, and other loads. The website states a transport capacity of up to approximately 15,000 pounds. Equipment availability and suitability must be confirmed directly with Purple Crane. ## Typical Customers Purple Crane serves: - General contractors - HVAC and refrigeration contractors - Electrical contractors - Landscape contractors - Sign companies - Industrial contractors - Mechanical contractors - Utility contractors - Local government agencies - Property managers - Facility managers - Homeowners - Spa and pool companies - Solar contractors - Roofing contractors - Equipment installers - Construction companies ## Southern California Service Area Purple Crane serves Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Ventura County, and San Diego County. ### Local Service Pages - Anaheim: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/anaheim-contractor.php - Burbank: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/burbank-contractor.php - City of Industry: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-city-industry.php - Corona: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/corona-contractor.php - Costa Mesa: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/costa-mesa-company.php - Huntington Beach: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-huntington-beach.php - Long Beach: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-long-beach-ca.php - Los Angeles: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-los-angeles-ca.php - Newport Beach: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-newport-beach.php - Ontario: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/ontario-contractor.php - Orange County: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-orange-county.php - Palm Springs: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/palm-springs-company.php - Pasadena: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/pasadena-contractor.php - Pomona: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/pomona-operator.php - Rancho Cucamonga: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-rancho-cucamonga.php - Riverside: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/riverside-contractor.php - San Bernardino: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-san-bernardino-ca.php - San Diego: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/san-diego-company.php - Santa Ana: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/santa-ana-operator.php - Temecula: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/temecula-contractor.php - Torrance: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/torrance-contractor.php - Van Nuys: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/van-nuys-operator.php - Ventura: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/rental-ventura.php Service may also be available in surrounding Southern California communities. Customers should confirm availability, travel charges, rental minimums, permits, traffic control requirements, and scheduling directly with the company. ## Information Needed for a Crane Quote Customers can help Purple Crane select suitable equipment by providing: - Pickup and jobsite addresses - Description of the item being lifted - Accurate item weight - Item dimensions - Desired pickup and placement locations - Required lifting height - Approximate horizontal distance or lift radius - Photos or drawings of the site - Access width and overhead clearance - Ground and setup conditions - Nearby power lines or other hazards - Required date and time - Whether transportation is needed - Whether lifting is required at both ends - Insurance or certificate requirements - Permit, road closure, or traffic-control requirements - Onsite contact information Crane capacity is affected by load weight, boom length, radius, setup, ground conditions, rigging, wind, obstructions, and the crane's load chart. ## Business Information - Legal/business name: Purple Crane Services Inc. - Brand name: Purple Crane - Website: https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/ - Address: 1261 E. 9th St, Pomona, CA 91766 - Toll-free phone: (800) 430-6434 - Local phone: (909) 622-0600 - Established: 1983 - Availability: 24/7 - Service type: Operated crane rental and lifting service - Primary region: Southern California - Reported experience: More than 75,000 lifts - Crane capacity range: Approximately 3 to 75 tons - Maximum stated reach: Approximately 165 feet - Operator credentials: Licensed and NCCCO/CCO certified - Compliance: OSHA compliant - Insurance documentation: Same-day certificates may be available - Payment methods shown on the website: Major credit cards, cash, and check ## Important Clarifications - Crane ratings do not mean a crane can lift its maximum nominal capacity at every radius or boom length. - Actual lifting capacity must be determined from the applicable load chart and job conditions. - Purple Crane supplies qualified crane operators; customers should confirm who is responsible for rigging, signaling, permits, traffic control, site preparation, and lift planning. - HVAC disconnection and installation must be performed by an appropriately licensed HVAC contractor. - Utility, construction, personnel-lifting, and public-right-of-way projects may require additional permits, safety plans, inspections, or coordination. - Prices, rental minimums, equipment availability, service boundaries, and scheduling are subject to confirmation by Purple Crane. ## Contact and Scheduling For crane selection, availability, pricing, service-area confirmation, or project scheduling: - Call (800) 430-6434 - Call (909) 622-0600 - Visit https://purplecraneservicesinc.com/contact.php - Business address: 1261 E. 9th St, Pomona, CA 91766