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Deep South Crane and Rigging Deep South Crane & Rigging delivers heavy-lift, heavy-haul, and heavy-rigging solutions for complex industrial projects throughout the Americas.

Deep South Crane & Rigging provides heavy-lift, heavy-haul, and heavy-rigging solutions for industrial, energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects throughout the Americas. Since 1968, we've helped clients safely execute complex projects with industry-leading expertise, specialized equipment, and a highly skilled, safety-focused workforce.

We're proud to be featured on the cover of this month’s ACT magazine!Transporting two 3-million-pound reactors and compl...
10/09/2026

We're proud to be featured on the cover of this month’s ACT magazine!

Transporting two 3-million-pound reactors and completing the heaviest field lift in Deep South’s history took more than heavy equipment. It required custom-engineered solutions at every stage, from a specialized heavy-haul bridge designed to accommodate changing Mississippi River levels to a custom 1,000-ton tailing frame and 2,000-ton hydraulic pin puller that enabled hands-free rigging attachment and detachment.

After nearly three years of planning, this project showcases how Deep South combines engineering expertise, innovation, and specialized equipment to develop customized solutions for our clients’ most complex challenges.

Read the full cover story in this month’s issue of ACT magazine, linked below!
https://hubs.la/Q04zN8P20

Crawler Crane Operator Zach White is representing our industry in an exciting new documentary!🎥Zach started with as a ...
09/24/2026

Crawler Crane Operator Zach White is representing our industry in an exciting new documentary!🎥

Zach started with as a mechanic shop hand in our Beaumont office 15 years ago. Today, he’s a crawler crane operator and step-up superintendent, operating and managing jobs involving a 1,600T Demag CC-8800 while making every day an opportunity to learn, grow and build his career.

Last week, Zach participated in filming for All Access with Andy Garcia, highlighting the people, work and career opportunities that make our industry so great. The program will air on Public Television stations nationwide, giving millions of viewers across the country a look inside our industry and the opportunities available to those looking to build a career in it.

We’re proud of Zach and all he’s accomplished in his career so far, and we look forward to sharing the documentary when it premieres in the coming months! A special thank you to the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Foundation for its continued commitment to workforce development and for helping showcase the incredible career opportunities across our industry. We’re proud to be a part of it.

Stay tuned for more information on the documentary and upcoming air times!

In the Southwest, a depenthanizer vessel unexpectedly failed and needed immediate removal and replacement at a petrochem...
09/09/2026

In the Southwest, a depenthanizer vessel unexpectedly failed and needed immediate removal and replacement at a petrochemical facility. This seemingly straightforward task was complicated by an extremely congested space, and the owner specified that the crane assembly and vessel movement could not interfere with existing equipment, which limited the equipment available to perform the job. moved quickly, developing a plan to remove and replace this 140’-long vessel (425 kips) using the versatile 1,800-ton TC-28000 in configuration 4/8 with a 363’ boom, 720 kips of hinge counterweight, and 1,500 kips of auxiliary counterweight for removal and replacement. The VersaCrane™ fleet’s inherent ability to accommodate difficult and congested areas allowed the team to fit outriggers under pipe racks, while the hinge and auxiliary counterweight fit within the adjacent existing equipment. Deep South’s 40’ Mabey Tower System was also used to support the TC-28000 boom over the pipe rack during crane assembly. A 440-ton Tadano Demag CC-2400-1 crawler crane served as the tail crane.

was tasked with transporting, lifting, and installing a 350,000-pound boiler at a petrochemical plant in the Southwest...
08/26/2026

was tasked with transporting, lifting, and installing a 350,000-pound boiler at a petrochemical plant in the Southwest. Given the load’s size and the low pipe racks along the route, the team deployed specialized equipment to ensure a safe and efficient operation.

Using a 660-ton LR-1600/2, Deep South’s team lifted the 49’ L x 26’ W x 12’ H boiler from an over-the-road transporter and lifted it over the first pipe rack to a staged 12-axle-line . Once inside the plant, the boiler was transported to a 660-ton -Demag CC-2800-1, which carefully maneuvered it over a second pipe rack before placing it onto staged mats. A 750-ton was then deployed to slide the boiler into its final position on anchor bolts.

This strategic combination of cranes and gantry not only ensured precise placement but also saved the customer significant costs that would have arisen from using a larger crane, especially given the limited setup area.

Deep South is hiring Heavy Haul Truck Drivers. Immediate positions available in Houston. Oversized load experience prefe...
08/24/2026

Deep South is hiring Heavy Haul Truck Drivers. Immediate positions available in Houston. Oversized load experience preferred. This is an opportunity to work with one of the most established crane and transport companies in the industry.

Learn more or apply today: https://hubs.la/Q04v7zB50

was tasked by the fabricator to transport and stage two identical vessels, each measuring 120’ long, 13’ in diameter, ...
07/31/2026

was tasked by the fabricator to transport and stage two identical vessels, each measuring 120’ long, 13’ in diameter, and weighing 442 kips. Once on site, our team was responsible for lifting the vessels into position as directed by the industrial plant operator.

With an exceptionally tight schedule, ex*****on was everything.

The first phase required the transport of the vessels from the fabricator in Houston, Texas to the plant in Lubbock, Texas—a distance of 750 miles. To facilitate the transport, the team relied on a push-pull configuration with a pull truck connected to two 16-axle-line trailers followed by a push truck. The first vessel was delivered in 8 days. Then, the same trailers, now empty, returned to the fabricator to pick up the second vessel and re-traveled the 750 miles. The second vessel delivery was completed in 6 days.

Once on site, the vessels were staged for a 5-day dress-out. When dress-out was complete, Deep South used a 24-axle-line SPMT with 500-kip tailing frame to move the vessels from staging area to hook and then used a 660-ton CC-2800-1 with 196’ of boom to lift and set the vessels on the foundations.

When a critical motor failed at an LNG plant, the clock started immediately. At 680,000 lbs, the motor had never been ch...
07/13/2026

When a critical motor failed at an LNG plant, the clock started immediately. At 680,000 lbs, the motor had never been changed out before. The plant had 15 days to get back online. developed a precise plan built around a 700-ton gantry with a 5' base for stability and 39' of stroke, a custom jack-and-slide system, and a 6-axle-line double-wide Scheuerle SPMT. The gantry's stroke provided the clearance needed to execute the changeout with minimal large crane support, saving the client time and cost. The team completed the full removal and replacement in 12 days, three days ahead of deadline. The facility owner personally thanked both shifts for their professionalism and safe ex*****on.

As part of a refurbishment project after Hurricane Laura, the City of Lake Charles, LA, engaged to remove and replace ...
06/17/2026

As part of a refurbishment project after Hurricane Laura, the City of Lake Charles, LA, engaged to remove and replace the Belfry Tower at Historic City Hall, which is more than 100 years old. The city looked to Deep South to develop a “remove-and-replacement” plan that would not interfere with any part of the building other than the bell tower. Deep South’s comprehensive rigging plan included the fabrication of a three-bar lift with drifting I-beams that provided lifting points for safe removal of the structure. The team used a 190-ton LTM 1160-5.1 hydraulic all-terrain crane featuring 203’ of main boom and a swing-away jib. Once the new bell tower was fabricated, the team used a 120-ton Liebherr LTM-4.2 to set the new 7,500-pound structure onto the roof. This replaced metal structure served as the backbone for the new roof and all decorative wood columns, handrails, and framing for the Belfry Tower.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their courage, sacrif...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering service will never be forgotten. At Deep South Crane & Rigging, we stand in gratitude for our fallen heroes.

Deep South Crane & Rigging is seeking a Professional Engineer (PE and/or SE) with a Civil/Structural engineering backgro...
05/22/2026

Deep South Crane & Rigging is seeking a Professional Engineer (PE and/or SE) with a Civil/Structural engineering background to join our VersaCrane design team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

At Deep South, our engineers do more than review lift plans and calculations. They help create world-class high-capacity cranes, in addition to other custom specialty lifting and transport solutions, from the ground up alongside our in-house manufacturing and fabrication teams. From concept and structural analysis to fabrication and field testing, you’ll have the unique opportunity to see your ideas become real-world heavy-lift solutions used across critical industries. The proprietary VersaCrane fleet was built through innovative engineering, hands-on manufacturing, and the ability to turn complex ideas into real-world lifting solutions. If you’re looking for a role where engineering meets hands-on creation, we want to hear from you.

Apply now: https://hubs.la/Q04hGf9F0

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