High Capacity Forklifts,
Lift Partners You Can Count On
Baxter provides high capacity forklift and telehandler service for heavy moves that do not require a crane pick. We help plan the move around access, surfaces, and placement so equipment is staged and positioned safely without slowing down the job.
Serving Massachusetts and Rhode Island with regional dispatch support

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High Capacity Forklifts,
That Keeps the Site Moving
For heavy equipment that needs to be moved, staged, or positioned without a crane pick, Baxter provides operated high capacity forklift and telehandler service. We work with your team to plan access, travel path, and placement so loads are handled safely and the job stays organized. This is especially useful when forklift moves are part of a larger lift plan that includes crane service, rigging, or scheduled deliveries.
High capacity forklift and telehandler support is often the fastest way to move heavy equipment on site without tying up crane time. Baxter coordinates the move around access, surface conditions, and placement so loads are staged and positioned safely. When forklift work is part of a larger lift plan, we align timing with crane service, rigging, and deliveries to keep the job moving.
Baxter serves Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with regular coverage in Boston, Worcester, Providence, Newport, and Provincetown. Whether the job is urban, coastal, or industrial, our team can mobilize and support lifts that need dependable equipment and experienced crews.
Our operated fleet ranges from 26 ton boom trucks to a 300 ton all terrain crane, giving Baxter the flexibility to handle quick picks and major planned lifts. We help match the right crane to the job based on what you are lifting and the site conditions.

How Baxter Crane Executes
High Capacity Forklifts
For High Capacity Forklifts services we align early with your team to confirm scope, access, pick locations, and sequencing, then coordinate rigging needs and day of communication so the lift integrates cleanly with the rest of the jobsite plan.
Confirm the move scope
We confirm what needs to be moved, pickup and set locations, timing, and any access constraints like tight turns, slopes, or doorway clearances.
Select the right equipment and approach
We match the forklift or telehandler to load weight and site conditions and confirm how the load will be handled and staged.
Execute safe staging and placement
Our operator coordinates with your crew to move, stage, and place loads safely without disrupting active work areas.
Close out and coordinate follow on moves
We confirm completion and align any additional moves with your delivery schedule or crane work so the site stays organized.
Before We Mobilize
Confirm the Forklift Move Details
High capacity forklift and telehandler work goes smoothly when the move is planned around access and placement. Share the details below and Baxter will confirm the right equipment and operator support so loads are moved safely and staged in the right spot without slowing the site down.
Load weight, dimensions, and pickup location
Travel path, surface conditions, and clearances
Set location, staging plan, and timing
High Capacity Forklifts Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our crane services
No. Baxter provides high capacity forklift and telehandler service with an operator. Operated service keeps heavy moves controlled and helps avoid jobsite damage, delays, and safety issues.
Load weight and dimensions, pickup and set locations, and when you need it. Photos of the access route, surface conditions, and any tight turns or doorways help us confirm the right equipment.
Use forklift or telehandler support when the move is primarily on the ground, when staging is needed, or when you want to avoid using crane time for repositioning. It is often the most efficient way to keep materials and equipment moving on site.
Yes. Baxter can offload from trucks or trailers, move equipment to staging areas, and position items for the next phase of work. This is especially useful when timing needs to stay aligned with crane picks or scheduled installs.
Surface type, slopes, soft ground, tight access, overhead obstructions, and clearance through gates or doorways. Sharing these details up front helps us plan the safest route and avoid getting on site with the wrong setup.
All-Terrain | Mobile Crane | Boom Trucks
View Our Crane Inventory
Browse Baxter’s crane inventory by category to quickly find the right fit for your job. Our operated fleet covers boom trucks for fast setup, mobile cranes for mid range lifts, and all terrain cranes for higher capacity work. Share your load weight, pick radius, and lift height and we will confirm the best option for your schedule and site conditions.











Work that demands reliability
Commercial construction, industrial facilities, and infrastructure projects all need crane services that show up on time and execute without excuses. Baxter Crane & Rigging partners with contractors across Massachusetts and Rhode Island who know that the right equipment and experienced operators protect both schedule and budget.
Crane Services For for
Public Works Projects
Baxter supports bridge, roadway, and municipal projects with operated crane service and lift support that keeps crews aligned and work zones organized from delivery through placement.
Baxter supports bridge work, roadway projects, and public infrastructure with operated crane service and rigging for controlled placement of heavy components. We coordinate transportation and staging so materials arrive in sequence and work zones stay organized, and we use high capacity forklifts or telehandlers for on site positioning when a crane pick is not needed.

Crane Rental
for Emergency Response
When an unexpected lift stops progress, the priority is getting the site stable and the work moving again. Baxter supports emergency response situations with operated crane service and coordinated lift support focused on safe execution and clear communication.
Baxter can mobilize operated crane service and rigging support for recovery lifts, urgent removals, and time sensitive placements. We coordinate access and site readiness, align staging and transportation when needed, and use high capacity forklifts or telehandlers for repositioning and on site handling to keep the response organized.

Crane Services For for
Crane Rental for Commercial Job Sites
General construction lifts happen fast and often in tight sequencing with other trades. Baxter supports commercial projects with operated crane service and lift support that helps keep materials moving, placements clean, and schedules predictable.
Baxter provides operated crane service and rigging support for common construction lifts including steel, trusses, mechanical units, and equipment placement. We can coordinate staging, storage, and transportation so deliveries line up with lift windows, and use high capacity forklifts or telehandlers for on site positioning and material handling between picks.

Crane Rental
for Tilt-Up Panel Setting
Tilt-up work depends on sequencing, site readiness, and consistent execution from the first panel to the last. Baxter supports tilt-up projects with operated crane service and lift coordination that keeps the day organized and the set moving.
Baxter provides operated crane service and rigging support for panel picks, staging, and placement. We coordinate the lift sequence with your crew, align deliveries and staging so panels and hardware are ready when needed, and can support material handling with high capacity forklifts or telehandlers between picks to keep the site clear and efficient.

Crane Rental
for Wind Energy Projects
Baxter supports wind projects with operated crane service and coordinated logistics that keep lifts organized from delivery through placement.
Baxter provides operated crane service and rigging coordination for lifting and positioning wind-related components and equipment. We can align transportation, staging, and storage with site readiness and lift windows, and provide high capacity forklift or telehandler support for ground handling and positioning between crane picks to keep the work area organized.

Crane Rental
for Utility Work
Utility jobs often involve tight access, overhead hazards, and short work windows. Baxter supports utility projects with operated crane service and lift support that prioritizes safe execution and smooth coordination on active sites.
Baxter provides operated crane service and rigging support for placing poles, vaults, transformers, generators, and utility equipment. We can coordinate transportation and staging around site readiness, and use high capacity forklifts or telehandlers for on site positioning when it improves efficiency and reduces crane time.

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What Happens Next?
We Review Your Request And Job Details
We Confirm Scope, Site Requirements, And Schedule
You Receive Next Steps Or A Quote From The Right Team






