Gantry Cranes

Gantry cranes provide overhead lifting without requiring support from your building’s structure. Available in fixed- and adjustable-height configurations, these systems can be moved to where lifting is needed, making them a practical option for workstations, maintenance areas, and facilities without existing crane infrastructure.

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Flexible, Portable Lifting with No Building Support Required

Gantry cranes create a self-supported lifting area, making them useful when the building can’t support an overhead crane or when lifting needs may change.

  • Independent Support: Provides overhead lifting without relying on the building structure for support.

  • Flexible Placement: Position them where lifting is needed, with mobile configurations requiring the crane to move between work areas.

  • Adjustable Height Options: Adjustable gantry cranes can accommodate different lifting heights, equipment, and work areas.

gorbel fixed height gantry crane

Gantry Crane Configurations

Gantry cranes are available in several configurations depending on the capacity, lifting height, and level of portability your application requires.

Fixed-Height Steel Gantry Cranes

Provide a consistent lifting height for applications that don’t require vertical adjustment. Gorbel’s fixed-height steel gantries are available in capacities up to 5 tons and can be moved while loaded.

A blue Gorbel gantry crane in a warehouse.

Adjustable-Height Steel Gantry Cranes

Allow the crane height to be adjusted to accommodate different work areas, equipment or lifting requirements while providing capacities up to 5 tons.

aluminum gantry crane

Adjustable-Height Aluminum Gantry Cranes

Provide a lighter, more portable option for loads up to 4,000 lbs. Their collapsible design makes them well-suited for maintenance, temporary lifting, and applications where the crane needs to be transported.

Compare Gantry Crane Configurations

Fixed-height steel, adjustable-height steel, and aluminum gantry cranes offer different capacities, lifting heights, and portability.

Feature Fixed Height Steel Adjustable-Height Steel Adjustable-Height Aluminum
Capacity 1-5 tons 1-5 tons 1,000-4,000 lbs.
Span 8-30 ft. 8-30 ft. Up to 20 ft. 
Height 10-20 ft. 7-20 ft. 6-12 ft.
Height Adjustment Fixed Adjustable 6-inch increments Adjustable 6-inch increments
Mobility Casters, designed to move under load Casters for repositioning Lightweight and portable
Best Fit Consistent lifting heights and moving suspended loads Applications requiring different lifting heights Temporary lifting, maintenance, and locations with limited access

Designed Around Your Lifting Application

A gantry crane has to provide the right lifting coverage while working within your available space. Our team considers the complete system when designing your crane.

Key considerations include:

✓ Capacity: Load weight and lifting requirements.
✓ Span: The distance between the legs and the area the crane needs to cover.
✓ Height & Clearance: Required lifting height and available overhead clearance.
✓ Mobility: How often the crane needs to be repositioned and where it needs to travel.
✓ Floor Conditions: Floor surface, slope, and conditions where the crane will operate.
✓ Hoist & Load Handling: Hoist requirements and any below-the-hook equipment needed for the load.

More Precise, Responsive Lifting with Gorbel G-Force

For repetitive lifting or applications that require more precise load control, a compatible gantry crane can be paired with a Gorbel G-Force intelligent lifting device.

G-Force responds to the operator’s movements to provide powered assistance for smoother, more precise load handling.

gorbel g force intelligent lifting device

One Trusted Partner for Complete Overhead Crane Support

With RMH Systems, you have one team behind your gantry crane from initial design through ongoing support.

  • Installation & Commissioning: Professional installation and commissioning for a smooth transition into operation.

  • Inspections: Required overhead crane inspections to identify potential issues and help maintain safe operation.

  • Load Testing: Verification that your crane performs safely at its rated capacity.

  • Preventive Maintenance & Repair: Planned maintenance and responsive overhead crane repair to minimize downtime and equipment issues.

  • Upgrades & Modernization: Controls, hoists, and other upgrades to extend equipment life and meet changing operational needs.