PSC 3810

Overview

The Product Service Code (PSC) is a uniform taxonomy the U.S. government uses to classify purchased products and services for contract reporting and analysis in systems such as FPDS and SAM. The PSC Manual maintained on Acquisition.gov governs definitions and usage to enable consistent tracking, categorization, and spend transparency across agencies. ¹

PSC 3810 identifies “Cranes and Crane‑Shovels.” Per the PSC Manual, this class includes cranes, crane‑semitractors, crane‑shovels, and crane‑tractors. It excludes barge‑mounted cranes (see PSC 1935) and locomotive cranes (see PSC 2230). Use 3810 when these items are the predominant deliverable for the action; use PSC 3815 when acquiring attachments. ²

See also on G2X:

• G2X — PSC 3810 overview
• G2X — PSC 3815 (Crane and Crane‑Shovel Attachments)
• G2X — PSC 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks)

What this PSC covers

• Self‑propelled or stationary cranes designated as end items under the crane class. ²
• Crane‑semitractors used to haul and operate crane equipment. ²
• Crane‑shovels designed for excavation and material handling. ²
• Crane‑tractors configured to operate crane or shovel booms. ²
• Integrated crane systems where the principal deliverable is the crane (not its accessories). ²
• Not included: barge‑mounted cranes (PSC 1935) and locomotive cranes (PSC 2230). ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
PSC	3815	Crane and Crane‑Shovel Attachments
PSC	3805	Earth Moving and Excavating Equipment
PSC	3950	Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks

Descriptors per PSC Manual, Section D. ²

Adjacent PSC distinctions

• PSC 3810 vs. PSC 3815: 3810 covers the crane/crane‑shovel itself; 3815 covers attachments such as buckets, dippers, grapples, gantries, and lifting magnets. ²
• PSC 3810 vs. PSC 3950: warehouse/overhead cranes and derricks fall under 3950, while crane‑shovels remain in 3810. ²
• Exclusions: barge‑mounted cranes are classed in PSC 1935; locomotive cranes are classed in PSC 2230. ²

DoD coordinated acquisition note

For Department of Defense coordinated acquisition, FSC 3810 is assigned to DLA (DSCP) per PGI 208.7006 tables of commodity assignments. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What exactly does PSC 3810 include? The PSC Manual lists cranes, crane‑semitractors, crane‑shovels, and crane‑tractors. Attachments like buckets and grapples are classified under PSC 3815, not 3810. ²

• How is PSC 3810 different from PSC 3815? 3810 covers the prime equipment (the crane/crane‑shovel). 3815 covers attachments and accessories such as backhoes, dippers, and wrecking balls. ²

• Are barge‑mounted or locomotive cranes coded under PSC 3810? No. Barge‑mounted cranes are excluded to PSC 1935, and locomotive cranes are excluded to PSC 2230. ²

• Which DoD organization manages coordinated acquisition for PSC 3810 items? DFARS PGI 208.7006 assigns FSC 3810 to DLA (DSCP) for coordinated acquisition responsibilities. ³

• How are PSCs like 3810 used in FPDS reporting? PSCs record “what” was purchased for each contract action in FPDS. The manual instructs selecting the PSC based on the predominant product or service in the transaction. ²

Useful resources

• G2X — PSC 3810 overview
• Product and Service Code Manual (index and downloads). ¹
• PSC Manual April 2025 (current edition; Section D product codes). ²
• DFARS PGI 208.7006 (coordinated acquisition assignments). ³

References

1. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (index): https://www.acquisition.gov/psc-manual
2. Acquisition.gov — PSC Manual April 2025 (PDF): https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
3. Acquisition.gov — PGI 208.7006 Coordinated acquisition assignments: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfarspgi/pgi-208.7006-coordinated-acquisition-assignments