Bay Crane Selects Jeff Martin Auctioneers to Conduct Major Live Absolute Auction
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bay Crane Companies has selected Jeff Martin Auctioneers to conduct the Bay Crane Companies – Absolute Strategic Fleet Update Auction on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.
The live auction with online, simulcast bidding will be conducted at Bay Crane Midwest, located at 2299 Performance Way in Columbus, Ohio.
Bay Crane is a nationally recognized and growing organization prepared to meet the future needs of customers of all sizes, with safety and expertise as the top priorities. This auction is a strategic fleet update resulting from several successful recent acquisitions. It reflects a disciplined decision to market excess inventory efficiently while keeping its fleet positioned for continued growth.
Bay Crane chose to update its fleet, chose the terms of the auction, and chose the certainty and competitive energy of a live absolute auction. Most importantly, Bay Crane chose Jeff Martin Auctioneers to execute an auction of this scale and importance. Jeff Martin Auctioneers made a commitment to the crane and heavy haul industry and provides a regular marketplace for both buyers and sellers.
Many assets will be located at Bay Crane Midwest in Columbus for inspection, while others will remain at job sites and additional locations throughout the Eastern and Midwestern United States.
This is a one-owner Bay Crane fleet — millions of dollars of working iron offered at public auction. This is a working fleet that’s ready for your operation.
Buyers can preview the inventory online here, where photographs, complete descriptions, asset locations, and additional auction information will be provided. Complete inventory updated daily, along with pictures.
As an absolute auction, every item offered will sell to the highest bidder, regardless of price, with no minimums or reserves. The live format will create a transparent and competitive marketplace while giving buyers the opportunity to acquire equipment from one of the industry’s most respected fleets.
“We are honored to partner with Bay Crane on this auction,” stated Jeff Martin, President & CEO of Jeff Martin Auctioneers. “Two great privately owned companies that put customer service and integrity first.”
Jeff Martin Auctioneers was selected for its experience, national and global marketing reach, live-auction capabilities, and commitment to professional execution.
This event brings together two strong organizations: Bay Crane, confidently updating its fleet from a position of strength, and Jeff Martin Auctioneers, prepared to deliver the scale, energy, market reach, and professionalism an auction of this importance demands.
Auction Information
Auction: Bay Crane Companies – Absolute Strategic Fleet Update AuctionDate: Tuesday, October 20, 2026Time: 9:00 a.m. EasternFormat: Live Absolute AuctionAuction Location: Bay Crane Midwest — Columbus, OHAddress: 2299 Performance Way, Columbus, Ohio 43207Online Preview: Bay Crane Auction
About Bay Crane Companies
Founded in 1939 to serve the lifting needs of New York, Bay Crane Companies has grown into one of North America’s largest providers of crane rental, engineered heavy lifting, specialized transportation, heavy hauling, rigging, and project logistics services. Today, Bay Crane is recognized as the third-largest crane rental company in North America, with an extensive and diverse fleet supported by engineering expertise, heavy-haul capabilities, project management, and experienced personnel.
Bay Crane continues to invest in the equipment, people, and capabilities required to support the next generation of large-scale construction projects. Most recently, the company added 25 large crawler cranes rated at 350 tons and above, significantly expanding its capacity to serve the rapidly growing data center, power generation, electrical infrastructure, civil construction, and wind energy markets. This investment further strengthens Bay Crane’s ability to support some of the largest, most complex, and schedule-critical projects across North America.
About Jeff Martin Auctioneers
Jeff Martin Auctioneers provides practical and professional auction solutions with a personal touch. Serving the construction, transportation, agricultural, industrial, and crane industries. The American and family-owned company combines extensive marketing, industry expertise, and the power of the live-auction method to connect sellers with qualified buyers across the United States and around the world.
For complete auction information and further updates, visit JeffMartinAuctioneers.com.
Bryan Carr
National Sales – Crane & Heavy Transport
Office: 844.450.6200
Mobile: 601.508.6207
bryan.c@jeffmartinauctioneers.com
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