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Who Invented the Crane?

When we see cranes out in the world on construction sites, they seem like a modern invention, one you may assume was invented after the Industrial Revolution. There’s actually a long history of cranes before the 1800s. In fact, there are examples that extend back into...

What Is an Excavator?

At the end of the day, no matter how many fancy, advanced pieces of equipment get brought to a jobsite, the primary objective will always be to dig up earth in preparation for building. One of the most common pieces of equipment on a construction site—and, therefore,...

What Can a Mobile Crane Lift?

If you’re considering going into professional heavy equipment training, you might have looked into the Crane Operator & Rigger program at West Coast Training. You may think this category is more narrow than some of our other classes, but the truth is, there are...

How Hard Is It to Operate a Crane?

Are you thinking of a career as a crane operator? The good news is that operating a crane can be a rewarding career, but it takes some time to learn how to operate a crane safely. You need to acquire the right skills and training before you step onto a jobsite. Here’s...