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Transformer offloading, hydraulic skidding and final placement nationwide. One contact for the entire move.

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Transformer rigging nationwide

From delivery trailer to final foundation.

123 Crane Service coordinates jack and slide crews, heavy haul, SPMT transport, crane support and final placement for power transformers. One contact can manage the move from offloading through setting.

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The scope

Transformer offloading, moving and setting

A transformer may arrive where a crane cannot make a direct set. Tight substation access, overhead obstructions and the distance from trailer to pad can call for a planned combination of methods.

Offload & transload

Coordinate unloading from heavy haul trailers or railcars, transfer to on-site transport and staging.

Jack & slide

Hydraulic jacking and controlled skidding to move a transformer across an engineered route and onto its foundation.

Final placement

Coordinate rigging crews, SPMTs, gantries or cranes as needed to position and set the unit.

Plan the entire move

The right method for the site.

We review transformer weight and dimensions, trailer configuration, travel path, clearances, ground conditions, foundation and schedule. Then we coordinate the equipment and field team for the actual route. A jack and slide can work alongside a crane or SPMT when the sequence requires it.

Substation access

Restricted entry, overhead conductors and structures can shape the offloading and placement plan.

Heavy transport

Connect road delivery, transloading and on-site movement through the final set.

Replacement work

Plan removal of an existing transformer and installation of its replacement around the project schedule.

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Tell us what is moving and where it needs to land.

Send the transformer weight and dimensions, delivery and installation locations, trailer type, site plan or photos, distance to the pad, overhead restrictions and target date. If you have a rigging plan, include it.

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Common questions

What is a transformer jack and slide?

A rigging method that uses hydraulic jacks and a skidding or slide system to move a heavy transformer horizontally and position it at its foundation.

Can you coordinate the crane and transport too?

Yes. We can coordinate the crane, rigging, heavy haul and on-site transport needed for the overall move. The exact scope is set after reviewing the site and load.

When is jack and slide useful?

It can be useful when access or overhead restrictions prevent a direct crane set, or when a transformer must move from a delivery point to a pad. The method depends on the engineered route and site conditions.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is jack and slide?

Hydraulic jacks lift the equipment onto skid beams or rails, and it is slid along them into position. It is used to set heavy equipment where a crane can't.

When is jack and slide better than a crane?

When overhead lines, tight access or limited space rule out a crane, or when the equipment only has to move a short distance onto a pad or into a building.

Do you help with rigging and lift planning?

Yes. Tell us what's being lifted and we'll help work out the right crane, rigging and plan for the job.

What do I need to send?

The jobsite address, what's being lifted and your timeline. Weight, radius, height and photos help, but "I don't know" is fine.

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