When Burt Lumber began searching for a new log crane, the challenge wasn't simply finding a machine capable of handling the workload. The company needed a crane that could fit within the constraints of its existing site while still delivering the lifting capacity and reliability required for daily operations.
The answer came in the form of a custom-engineered solution from Fulghum Industries, Inc.
On April 27, 2026, Fulghum officially completed the certification process for a newly installed 155-foot, 45-ton log crane at Burt Lumber's facility in Washington, Georgia. While every successful crane commissioning represents an important achievement, this project carried special significance for Fulghum—it marks the company's first 155-foot, 45-ton log crane.
For Burt Lumber owners Burt and Barry Goolsby, the investment was about more than specifications on paper. Reliability was the driving factor behind the purchase.
Fulghum worked closely with Burt Lumber throughout the design and installation process to ensure the crane met the facility's unique requirements. The result is a machine that combines substantial lifting capability with the reach and durability necessary to support efficient log yard operations for years to come.
Barry Goolsby, who has purchased equipment throughout his career in the lumber industry, described his experience with Fulghum in simple terms: he is "tickled to death" with the new crane. From the initial planning stages to the final commissioning, he was impressed by both the process and the finished product.
Having decades of experience serving the forest products industry, Fulghum Industries understands that every operation presents its own set of challenges. This project demonstrates the company's ability to develop practical, customer-focused solutions that address real-world operational needs while maintaining the quality and dependability that customers expect.
The successful commissioning of the crane not only represents a milestone for Burt Lumber but also adds another chapter to Fulghum Industries' long history of delivering innovative material-handling equipment to the wood products industry. As mills continue to seek greater efficiency and reliability, projects like this highlight the value of engineering solutions built around the customer's operation rather than asking the customer to adapt to the equipment.
For Burt Lumber, the new crane is already proving to be exactly what was needed—a reliable workhorse designed to fit the site, meet demanding production requirements, and keep logs moving.
