Gayathri Crane

We keep the crane parked right near the house here in Maktha, Shankarapatnam. It has been sitting at H. No 7-102 for quite a while now. Most people around this part of Karimnagar know where to find us when they have a heavy load that needs moving. It is mostly just us and the machine. Sometimes the weather gets really hot during the day and we have to wait until the evening to finish a job properly. It isn't a fancy setup at all. We just have the one crane and we take it where it is needed. Usually, it is for building work or moving some big pipes for the fields. My brother helps out with the driving and the hooks sometimes. We don't have a big office or anything, just this spot. The neighbors are used to the noise of the engine by now. We try to keep things simple. If someone calls us on the phone, we check if the crane is free and then we go. The roads around here can be a bit narrow for the big wheels but we usually manage to squeeze through. Most days are just spent checking the oil and making sure the cables are still okay. It is hard work and your clothes get dirty with grease fast. We have been in this part of Shankarapatnam for years. People just walk up to the gate and ask if we can come over.