Long popular in Europe, gantry cranes have become a widely accepted alternative to overhead bridge cranes. Our gantry cranes, like our bridge cranes, are built to heavy duty specifications, which meet the demands of high duty cycles and multiple shift operation, as well as providing decades of reliable service for all applications.

US Crane and Hoist, Inc. gantry cranes are available in spans to 80 feet and capacities to 100 tons. Either used indoors or outside, and often in high

duty cycle applications, gantry cranes are proven performers in tough applications where previously only bridge cranes were considered.

A Gantry Crane May Save You Money

Because gantry cranes ride on the ground rather than on overhead runways, they don't require a runway structure. Nor do they usually require concrete foundations. Their installation is fast and simple. Depending on the environment and application, gantry cranes can sometimes provide the same material handling capabilities as a comparable bridge crane system, but with a significant cost savings.

However, not all Gantry Cranes cost less than their bridge crane counterparts. A gantry crane is a more cost-effective alternative if:

- You are currently in a leased facility and do not want to make a major investment in a bridge crane runway structure.

- You may be planning to move the crane in the near future and want to take your entire investment with you.

- You require a crane system that moves loads between the interior and exterior of your building.

- You need long runway structures of over 150 feet where the runway steel and foundation costs are very high.

Specialized Gantry Cranes:

Single-Leg Gantry
A combination of the bridge crane and gantry crane. One leg rides on the floor, while the other side’s end truck rides on a runway beam.

Unique Trackless Gantry
Unlike most gantry cranes, which run on ASCE rails or inverted angle iron, US Crane and Hoist offers gantry cranes that are specially designed to allow both legs to ride directly on a smooth concrete floor. Thus, the cost and travel barriers normally associate d with gantry tracks are eliminated. For applications where a smooth, clean floor is not possible, or in high capacities, our gantry cranes can ride on a leveled, 1/2" high steel plate. This floor-mounted plate provides an alternative to a 4" high rail track and still permits unobstructed access to the cranes’ work area by forklifts, work carts and personnel.