Gantry Crane

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What Is a Gantry Crane?

A gantry crane (also called a portal crane or goliath crane) is a rail-mounted or rubber-tired lifting machine whose main girder is supported by legs on one or both sides. It is the most economical lifting solution for open-air storage yards, long-span workshops, freight stations, ports and warehouse areas.

Gantry cranes are classified by girder arrangement into single-girder, double-girder and semi-gantry cranes; by girder structure into box-girder and truss types; and by travel mode into rail-mounted (RMG) and rubber-tired (RTG) gantry cranes. Yufei cranes can be fully designed and manufactured in accordance with GB/T, ISO, FEM and EN standards, with customized lifting capacity, span, lifting height, duty class, control mode and power supply.

Not Sure Which Gantry Crane to Choose? Three Quick Steps

1.Define Your Requirements

Lifting capacity, span, lifting height, indoor/outdoor use, and daily operating hours.

2.Match a Model Below

Browse the models and comparison table below, or select the appropriate crane based on your industry needs.

3.Submit an Inquiry

Send us your parameters, and our engineers will reply within 24 hours with a proposal, drawings and a factory-direct price.

Gantry Crane Model Comparison

Compare the models below to quickly identify the gantry crane that suits your project. Click any model name for full details.

Model	Girder Structure	Lifting Capacity	Span	Duty Class	Typical Applications
European-style double-girder	Box girder (FEM/DIN)	5–200 t	10–35 m	A3–A7	Open-air stockyards, factories, ports, rail freight yards
European-style single-girder	Box girder (FEM/DIN)	1–32 t	5–35 m	A3–A5	Workshops, warehouses, logistics centers
MH single-girder (truss)	Truss	1–32 t	7.5–31.5 m	A3–A5	Open windy sites, ports, mines, construction sites
MG double-girder (truss)	Truss	10–160 t	10–40 m	A3–A5	Open windy sites, precast beam yards, shipyards, steel-structure workshops
MG double-girder (box)	Box girder	10–200 t	18–40 m	A3–A5	Open-air stockyards, material yards, ports, quays
MH single-girder (box)	Box girder	1–32 t	10–35 m	A3–A5	Open-air stockyards, warehouses, workshops, small ports
MHB semi-gantry	Box / truss	1–20 t	5–20 m	A3–A5	Space-limited workshops, sites with existing rail-supporting girders
MZ grab crane	Box girder	Standard 5–10 t	18–35 m	A7	Bulk-cargo ports, power plants, stockyards
SDMQ hydropower station crane	Box girder	Max 500 t	30–60 m	A1–A3	Hydropower stations, dam gates, hydro turbine units
Shipbuilding gantry crane	Box girder	200–700 t	80–156 m	A5	Shipyards, dry docks, large offshore engineering
RMG container crane	Box girder	30.5–50 t	20–50 m	A6	Port terminals, rail freight yards
RTG container crane	Box girder	10–50 t	18–35 m	A5	Ports, container yards, logistics hubs

How to Choose the Right Gantry Crane

During selection, we recommend evaluating the following key parameters:

1. Determine the actual load:

Calculate on the basis of the maximum load (not the average load), and include the weight of lifting accessories such as the hook block and lifting beam. An oversized load rating only adds procurement and operating costs.

2. Determine the span and lifting height:

The span is the center-to-center distance between the two ground rails, and the lifting height is the distance from the ground to the highest hook position. Choosing the smallest span that still covers your working area can significantly reduce costs.

3. Match the duty class to actual usage frequency:

A3–A4 for intermittent operation and A5–A7 for continuous operation. An overly high duty class adds cost, while one too low shortens equipment life.

4. Define the working environment:

Specify indoor/outdoor installation, local wind zone, temperature range, humidity or salt spray, dust level, and whether explosion-proof design is required. Outdoor gantry cranes are usually fitted with an anemometer and a storm-pin / rail-clamp device.

5. Select power supply and control mode:

Confirm voltage/frequency (e.g. 380V/50Hz, 415V/50Hz, 460V/60Hz), and choose a pendant push-button station, wireless remote control, operator cabin, or PLC variable-frequency (VFD) control.

Quick Model Selection Guide

Load below 20 t with a small span?

Choose a single-girder gantry crane (MH) or a European-style single-girder crane; if your workshop already has a rail-supporting girder, a semi-gantry crane is an option.

Heavy loads, large spans or continuous operation?

Choose a box-girder double-girder or truss-type double-girder gantry crane.

Open, windy sites?

Truss-type single-girder and truss-type double-girder gantry cranes reduce wind load by 30%.

Container handling at ports or rail yards?

See RMG (fixed rails, automation-ready) and RTG (rubber-tired, mobile between blocks).

Bulk cargo such as coal, ore or grain?

A grab (clamshell) gantry crane handles loading/unloading, stacking and reclaiming in one machine.

Gantry Crane Industry Applications

Find your industry below and jump directly to the matching model.

Ports & container terminals:

RMG and RTG cranes for container loading/unloading, stacking and road-rail transshipment; double-girder gantry cranes for heavy lifts and bulk cargo.

Shipbuilding & offshore engineering:

Shipbuilding gantry cranes for lifting, upending and erection (joining) of hull sections in dry docks and quays.

Precast components & building materials:

MG truss and box-girder cranes for precast beam yards, batching plants, and handling of wall panels, beams and columns, and pipe piles.

Steel fabrication & stockyards:

Truss and box-girder double-girder cranes for storage and retrieval of coil, plate and sections.

Warehousing & logistics:

European-style single-girder, MH and MHB semi-gantry cranes for light-to-medium-duty handling in workshops, warehouses and logistics centers.

Hydropower & heavy machinery:

SDMQ hydropower station gantry cranes for gate installation, turbine-generator lifting and trash-rack maintenance.

Bulk cargo & mining:

MZ grab cranes for loading/unloading of coal, ore and aggregates at coastal ports, inland river terminals, power plants and stockyards.

Why Choose Us as Your Gantry Crane Manufacturer

1. Production Equipment

The company owns more than 200 general-purpose machines and over 330 welding machines, including more than 30 high-precision machines such as microcomputer-controlled machining centers, CNC automatic cutters, automatic welding machines and large turning fixtures. A complete technical support system, strict production management, standardized process flows and advanced testing methods ensure product quality.

2. Service

Yufei Group provides professional equipment selection, parameter configuration and working-condition matching guidance, tailoring solutions to customer needs to ensure the most suitable solution; we provide 24/7 technical support and troubleshooting to ensure quick replacement of core components such as hooks and electrical systems.

3. Certifications

Yufei-brand cranes are certified to ISO9001 (quality management), ISO14001 (environmental management) and ISO45001 (occupational health and safety management), and hold the Special Equipment Manufacturing License issued by the national quality inspection administration.

4. Market

Products sell well in over 30 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions across China, and are exported to more than 20 countries and regions, including India, Singapore, Vietnam, the Congo, South Africa, Russia, Spain, South Korea and Japan.

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Gantry Crane FAQ

Can products be customized?

Yes. Since working conditions vary, all our products are customized to detailed requirements. If you provide more information — such as lifting capacity, span, lifting height, power supply and other special requirements — we will issue a quotation very quickly.

What is the difference between single-girder and double-girder gantry cranes?

Single-girder gantry cranes suit lighter loads (typically below 20 t) and smaller spans (below 25 m), with lower cost and simpler maintenance. When the span exceeds 35 m, the lifting capacity exceeds 20 t, or a maintenance walkway on the girder is required, a double-girder MG structure offers better stiffness, deflection and long-term reliability.

What is the difference between box-girder and truss-type gantry cranes?

Truss gantry cranes use a lattice main girder and legs, giving lighter dead weight, better wind resistance and lower purchase cost — ideal for open, windy sites. Box structures are heavier, use more steel and demand stronger foundations, and are typically used for heavy-duty, high-duty-class applications.

What is a semi-gantry crane? When should I choose it?

A semi-gantry crane has one leg running on a ground rail while the other end beam runs on a rail-supporting girder installed along the building columns. If your plant already has a suitable existing rail-supporting girder, a semi-gantry crane saves budget and floor space — ideal for the side of a workshop or a warehouse entrance.

What is the maximum lifting capacity?

The maximum lifting capacity of our standard cranes is 500 t (up to 80 t for electric hoists). If this still cannot meet your operational needs, please contact us for special customization.

What operating modes are available?

The standard configuration is pendant push-button operation; wireless remote control and operator-cabin (joystick) operation are also available. Choose whichever you prefer — just let us know.

What is the lead time?

The lead time depends on the model, lifting capacity and degree of customization. Standard MH single-girder models ship within 30–45 working days; MHB semi-gantry cranes within 25–35 working days; European-style single-girder cranes within 30–60 days; European-style double-girder cranes within 45–75 days; and MG double-girder gantry cranes within 60–90 days. Other models are stated in the quotation according to specific requirements and parameters.

Do you provide installation and after-sales service?

Yes. We provide on-site installation guidance, commissioning, no-load / static-load / dynamic-load tests and operator training, with a 12-month whole-machine warranty, supply of original spare parts and 24/7 remote technical support.

My workshop has limited space — is a gantry crane right for me?

For low-headroom workshops, we have dedicated products, including low-headroom European-style gantry cranes and semi-gantry cranes. Please send your workshop dimensions to our engineers for detailed design.

Can gantry cranes work in hazardous environments?

For hazardous environments, an explosion-proof design is available. Please provide your site conditions to our professional sales manager for confirmation.

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