Maxim unveils crane remanufacturing project

A variety of economic factors are driving growth in the 300-ton weight class, including data center construction, infrastructure work, petrochemical operations, and more.

Maxim Crane Works has launched a multi-year project to remanufacture 14 of its Manitowoc 2250 crawler cranes. The company is working with Manitowoc and its EnCore business to overhaul the cranes, which will then be redeployed to its rental fleet across the country. The work is initially being carried out at MGX Equipment Services facilities in Belle Chasse and Birmingham, AL.

“The rental market for crawler cranes is being driven by the 300-ton capacity class,” said Larry Lis, vice president of fleet, Maxim Crane Works. “We’re seeing work building data centers, warehouses for major e-commerce sites, and petrochemical plants, along with taking on large projects in infrastructure, renewable energies and more.”

The EnCore remanufacturing project will continue through 2026, with 3-4 Manitowoc 2250s being remanufactured at a time. Lis said the plan could be expanded and more cranes cycled through, should the need arise.

The cranes will be used for both bare and operated rentals, and be strategically positioned at locations across the U.S.