HEAVY LIFTING
Heavy Lifting follows the intense lives of mobile crane operators as they make their living performing precision lifts.
Day in and day out, these operators hoist massive loads and place them on a dime. lt takes precision, control and single-minded focus. And each job presents unique dangers and challenges which these operators must deal with on the fly.
Manoeuvring huge mobile cranes within tight spaces means avoiding lethal high-voltage power lines, finding solid, stable ground, dealing with unpredictable weather and quickly calculating the best angle to perform the lift. Not to mention the varied types of lifts they are hired to perform.
Whether hoisting a swimming pool over a house, lifting a massive train engine on to railway tracks, pulling a giant chain from a roller coaster or moving a single couch onto a high rise apartment balcony, no two lifts are the same.
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Episode 1: Just Like Downtown
Dave Horobec tackles a messy locomotive demolition at a scrap yard, while J.P. Chiarot of Double D Crane removes a large tree in a residential area.
Episode 2: Taking Out the Trash
Dave from Becco Crane Service faces a tricky setup on a residential construction site that tests his precision and patience.
Episode 3: Bridging the Gap
Apprentice Nathan Moore battles gusty winds during a massive roofing job that pushes his crane‑handling skills to the limit.
Episode 4: Special Delivery
Regional Crane welcomes a huge new addition to its fleet, delivered by train, and the crew must coordinate a complex offload.
Episode 5: The Need for Speed
Maxum Crane squeezes into a machine shop for an indoor lift with barely enough ceiling clearance for the boom.
Episode 6: Son of a Sailor
Dan Alig and Francis Cayer of Regional Crane help yacht‑club members haul boats from the water before winter sets in.