About
Built on Experience. Driven by Precision.
Decades of real-world lifting experience, based in Moses Lake and working across Eastern Washington, North Idaho & NE Oregon.
Every lift starts with the plan
At Central Washington Crane & Rigging we bring decades of real-world experience to every lift. Founded and led by Tom Hindman — a seasoned crane operator, certified inspector, and former project superintendent for major industrial and infrastructure projects — the company is built on a foundation of safety, efficiency, and expert execution.
Whether you need a single lift or a fully engineered rigging plan, our team coordinates the logistics, equipment, and skilled personnel needed to complete complex jobs with confidence. We work closely with general contractors, subcontractors, and project owners to ensure every lift is performed safely, on schedule, and within scope.
NCCCO Certified & OSHA Compliant
Certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, with documented safety and inspection protocols on every job.
Why Choose Us
Defining values that set us apart
01
Experienced Leadership
Led by Tom Hindman, with 20+ years in crane operations and project management for high-stakes industrial, nuclear, and semiconductor jobs.
02
Engineered Lift Plans
We design and execute critical lift plans tailored to your project's specifications, safety requirements, and timeline.
03
Top-Tier Equipment
From 8,000 lb telehandlers to 230-ton crawler cranes, we bring the machine the lift actually needs — for commercial, energy, and infrastructure projects.
04
One-Stop Logistics
Rigging, trucking, site coordination, and maintenance scheduling — handled, so you do not have to chase four vendors.
05
Certified & Compliant
Fully NCCCO-certified and OSHA-compliant, with rigorous safety protocols and documented inspection processes.
06
Rapid Mobilization
Locally based and strategically positioned to respond quickly to urgent lift needs — no long lead times.
The Equipment
The right machine for the lift
An 8,000 lb telehandler for tight interior work. Rough-terrain and all-terrain cranes that get onto sites a lattice crawler cannot reach, without the assembly time or the permit complexity. Crawler capacity to 230 tons when the pick genuinely calls for it. We size the crane to the job rather than the other way around.
- 230 tons
- Maximum capacity
- 278 ft
- Maximum tip height
- 6
- Machine classes
- All-terrain mobility for constrained and rural sites
- Fast setup — on site and picking the same day
- Suited to commercial, energy, and infrastructure work
- Backed by engineered lift plans and certified riggers
Ready to get your lift scheduled?
Tell us what you need moved and we will scope it, price it, and get it on the calendar.