BUILT ON A CENTURY OF TRUST
AND A FUTURE OF INNOVATION.
Quality crane service, commercial and industrial contracting and well drilling and service, SINCE 1922.
SPECIALIZED CRANE SERVICES
Modular Homes: We have vast experience rigging and setting factory-built homes. We come fully equipped with all the rigging to safely set modular home sections in place.
Grain Handling: We provide crane support for grain legs, towers, catwalks, conveyors, bins and more. Our operators have years of experience with millwright projects and will coordinate closely with your crew.
HVAC unit installations and replacement: We lift many roof-top HVAC units every year. Large or small, short reach or far, we are equipped to handle almost any size of unit on the largest building roofs in the area.
Civil Projects: Our crews have extensive experience with civil projects. Bridge beams and box culverts are common projects every season, along with concrete and asphalt plant moves.
Steel & Wood Trusses: Trusses are no obstacle for our crew to unload and set for safe installation, promptly and professionally!
Tower Erection & Maintenance: Schaefer provides crane support during building, antenna maintenance and decommissioning of communication towers.
OUR SERVICES
Cranes range from 40-ton to 350-ton for precision and power.
WIDE RANGING CAPABILITIES
Our cranes range from 40 to 350 tons, enabling us to lift even the heaviest loads safely and effectively. Moreover, our operators are experienced with heavy lifting, to ensure complete safety at all times.
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SPREADER BARS
We have a variety of spreader bar lengths and capacities to ensure proper rigging angles. This also prevents damage to the load from rigging pressure and protects our rigging from the load.
GENERAL HOISTING
Need a crane for support on a long-term project or plant shutdown? Our flexible approach integrates seamlessly into your jobsite, offering customized support. Our crane configurations allow us flexibility with quick transitions from heavy lifting to long reach capabilities.
SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT
We offer specialized equipment to help make your project safer and easier such as a 4’x8’ dump box, crane pallet forks, rafter hooks, snatch blocks and transfer triangle. Our trusted team will work with you for the most efficient planning.
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE RIGGING
We maintain a large selection of rigging in order to safely meet the needs of a wide variety of job applications. Our NCCCO certified riggers follow industry regulations and manufacturers’ specifications to ensure rigging is used within its rated capacity.
PERSONNEL BASKETS
Our personnel baskets are OSHA and ANSI approved and are inspected regularly by a third-party. All baskets are trial lifted with test weight before hoisting personnel in accordance with OSHA regulations for safely hoisting personnel.”
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HEAVY LIFTING AND HIGH REACHING
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At Schaefer Crane Service, we’re ready to provide crane support to any project you’re working on, large or small. Our experienced operators have a superior track record for safety and work to help you stay on time and within budget.​
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When you enlist the help of crane services, you want the assurance that comes with quality equipment and qualified operators. At Schaefer Crane Service, we deliver peace of mind to you in the form of well-maintained cranes, safe and experienced operators, and a tenured track record of experience.
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There are many reasons to enlist the help of a crane service provider, but it’s important not to just pick any crane or operator. To ensure a job well done, free of accidents or setbacks, you need to rely on quality equipment and a trained, skilled, experienced operator. Schaefer Crane Service is here to provide you with the perfect crane and operator for your job site! We utilize equipment that’s continuously maintained and tested to the highest degree, and our operators boast track records and experience that’s simply unrivaled by other companies. We’re in the business of providing excellence—and we’re the best in the business.
ABOUT SCHAEFER COMPANIES
The story of Schaefer Companies begins in 1922 with Art Schaefer's vision of providing exceptional service. From its humble beginnings as a Well Company, which later evolved into Schaefer Crane Service. The company quickly established itself on the principles of unwavering customer service, a commitment to safety, and the relentless pursuit of a job well done. This family-owned and operated business has since blossomed into a multi-faceted organization, encompassing Schaefer Well Company, Schaefer Crane Service, and most recently, Schaefer Contracting.
For over a century, Schaefer Well Company has been a trusted provider of water well drilling, pump repair, and pump sales to both residential and commercial clients, offering 24/7 availability for immediate service. Schaefer Well Company, licensed with the Minnesota Department of Health and a proud member of the Minnesota Water Well Association, continues its legacy of dedication and service to municipal, residential, and commercial clients alike.
Schaefer Crane Service operates a fleet of 40 to 350-ton cranes, with NCCCO certified operators and riggers holding Rigger Certification, ensuring safe and reliable lifting solutions.
In 2021, Ryan Bauer and Derek MacHolda launched Schaefer Contracting, expanding the company's expertise to include millwright and general contracting services for industrial and commercial clients ranging from repairs to design-build new construction.
SPECIAL PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
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New Ulm features a rich, dramatic history. German settlers founded New Ulm in the 1850s and their heritage is still honored through several community festivities and monuments.
History of Hermann the German
Hermann, of the Cherusci Tribe, was an ancient hero who liberated Germany from Roman rule in 9 A.D. Today, Hermann serves as a symbol of honor and pride as the father of German independence.
A national Order of Hermann’s Son’s was founded in New York in 1840 and 47 years later the Order commissioned a statue of Hermann to be erected in New Ulm. The project took nearly a decade to complete and was designated by the U.S. Congress in 2007 as a national symbol of German heritage. New Ulm’s Hermann the German monument stands 102 feet and weighs more than 4,000 pounds. Visitors can ascend the monument to take in the picturesque view of New Ulm and the river valley. This monument is situated on the grounds of Hermann Heights Park.
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Restoring Hermann the German
In February of 2003, restoration of Hermann the German began. After 106 years of standing tall, a new boot, a repaired shoulder and some much-needed soldering were completed to repair several dozen bullet holes in the copper skin.
Hermann the German - Schaefer Crane
A couple hundred people were in attendance as Schaefer Crane assisted crews in placing the 4,000 pound statue on top of the monument once again after Hermann the German was fully restored.
“A southern Minnesota landmark returned to its lofty pedestal Tuesday in New Ulm. A crane lifted Hermann the German, all 32 feet of him, into place. The copper statue was taken down about a year and a half ago to repair more than 100 years of wear.” Minnesota Public Radio, November 9, 2004“
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MATTHEW PUCHALSKI, CRANE COORDINATOR
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