The Windmill & Crane Company LLC

The Windmill & Crane Company LLC Trained by Paul Behrends, a 34+ years experience Windmiller, who specialized in large, unique, and difficult. We do it all. Work nationwide.
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Paul's Windmill & Crane Service provides windmill, pump, and crane service statewide. I sell, repair, and install all sizes of traditional, water-pumping windmills and pumps. I have serviced and installed hundreds of windmills and pumps of all sizes for
ornamental, pumping, and aeration uses. I specialize in deep water pumping and large windmills (10', 12', 14', 16' diameter) required for such heavy service.

06/08/2026

Call us for maintenance, installation and repair in the Midwest and beyond 217 897 6699

Giving back a windmill to this 3 legged makeshift TV antenna. New technology advances and old one reclaims it’s rightful...
06/08/2026

Giving back a windmill to this 3 legged makeshift TV antenna.
New technology advances and old one reclaims it’s rightful place.
It was a windy day but that didn’t stop us from getting it done.
Save your heritage, it’s never to late to put a Aermotor windmill back on that tower. Call us 217 897 6699 or whatsapp (217) 897-6699

Windmill not pumping like it used to? It might be time to replace your leathers. Here is what 10yo leathers look like! C...
05/22/2026

Windmill not pumping like it used to? It might be time to replace your leathers.
Here is what 10yo leathers look like!

Call or text us, we can help you with that. (217) 897-6699

Switching the original wood pump rod and swing guides to metal pipe with custom safety on this pumping 8x40 Aermotor clo...
05/07/2026

Switching the original wood pump rod and swing guides to metal pipe with custom safety on this pumping 8x40 Aermotor clone. No more falling swing arms and having to replace the whole pump pole when it breaks.

This tower down in Carmi, IL was waiting for it’s A602 for years. Paul had it rebuilt a while back but the owner never h...
11/10/2025

This tower down in Carmi, IL was waiting for it’s A602 for years. Paul had it rebuilt a while back but the owner never had time to get it installed. A stub tower and some crane work later, it is finally up and spinning.

8:30 hour drive and a ferry to the job site ? No problem!
10/09/2025

8:30 hour drive and a ferry to the job site ? No problem!

Air and water mixed together makes the fish go boom! Meaning it helps them grow 😅 , no fish were harmed during this inst...
08/20/2025

Air and water mixed together makes the fish go boom!
Meaning it helps them grow 😅 , no fish were harmed during this installation.

X702×27 Vintage install all complete
08/07/2025

X702×27 Vintage install all complete

Hi all, I wanted to introduce myself briefly to you and to the community of windmill owners, workers, and enthusiasts. M...
08/05/2025

Hi all, I wanted to introduce myself briefly to you and to the community of windmill owners, workers, and enthusiasts. My name is Jean-Bernard, JB for short, I have 3 children and a beautiful wife Deiy Shuff who is also my partner in this new business.

I have the great opportunity to take over for Paul as the new owner of the company he build for nearly 35 years. I had the privilege to work and learn from a truly passionate and dedicated windmiller, and wealth of knowledge in the field. It is not going to be easy and probably impossible to match Paul's pace and output, but I can promise you that I will do my absolute best to deliver. I am relentless and suborn when it comes to deliver quality work and customer satisfaction.

We are centrally located of I-55 in Lincoln, Illinois (between Springfield and Bloomington), with the workshop in the old Illico building and the office just a block down in Resilient Cleaning HQ.

I can only ask of you to bear with me as I find my groove and settle in this new and exciting endeavor. Feel free to reach out if you are a past of future customer in order to discuss any questions you may have. Thank you

Well folks, today is my last day of training for the new owner, JB. It's been a great ride for a long time. I've really ...
07/19/2025

Well folks, today is my last day of training for the new owner, JB. It's been a great ride for a long time. I've really enjoyed my customers, projects, and travel but time to hang it up. Keep e'm spinning! Sincerely, Paul Behrends

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Lincoln, IL

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(217) 897-6699

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