Bay Crane Companies to Sell Fleet Assets at Absolute Auction

Bay Crane Companies, a significant provider of crane rental and heavy lifting services, will sell a substantial portion of its fleet at an absolute auction on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The event, managed by Jeff Martin Auctioneers, will commence at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and will feature live bidding alongside online simulcast options.

The auction is scheduled to take place at Bay Crane Midwest’s facility located at 2299 Performance Way in Columbus, Ohio. This strategic fleet update is a result of recent acquisitions and the company's decision to divest excess inventory while maintaining a fleet positioned for future growth and customer needs.

Assets being auctioned come from Bay Crane's single ownership fleet and represent millions of dollars in equipment. The company states the working fleet is ready for immediate deployment. While many items will be available for inspection at the Columbus location, others remain at various job sites and facilities across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. A comprehensive inventory with photographs and descriptions will be available online.

As an absolute auction, every item will sell to the highest bidder, irrespective of price, with no minimums or reserves. Bay Crane, founded in 1939, is recognized as one of North America's largest crane rental companies, offering a wide range of engineered heavy lifting, specialized transportation, and project logistics services.