Introduction To Dafang Gantry Cranes

Henan Dafang Heavy Machine Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in gantry cranes. We hold multiple International tech and safety certifications, like CE, ISO, EAC etc. Our gantry cranes feature intelligent control, remote operation, and reliable quality. Our customers use them widely in warehouses, logistics, production lines, outdoor construction sites, and ports.

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Here, you must be very concerned about one question: How much does a gantry crane cost? In this article, with this question, we will introduce to you Dafang's different gantry crane types, their features and application, and gantry crane prices.

4 Types of Dafang Gantry Cranes

1. Light-duty Gantry Cranes (≤32ton)

Designed for small-load lifting, with compact structure and easy operation. Suitable for workshops, warehouses, and construction sites for light material handling.

  • MH Single Girder Gantry Crane: Lightweight, good wind resistance, compatible with CD/MD electric hoists, multiple operation modes, and easy maintenance. Applications: Material loading and unloading in open yards, logistics centers, construction sites, and small to medium-sized warehouses, especially suitable for light to medium-duty hoisting operations with spans of 7.5-31.5m and lifting capacities of 1-32 tons.
  • L Single Girder Gantry Crane: L-shaped outriggers and ground beam, offset main beam design, large working space, wide field of vision, strong span crossing capacity, stable structure, and easy installation. Applications: Cargo transfer in factory workshops, open storage yards, and port terminals, especially suitable for stone processing and building material loading and unloading.
  • Зөөврийн Gantry Crane: Mobility, quick assembly and disassembly, small size and light weight, partially foldable, equipped with casters, no fixed track required, highly adaptable, can operate in confined spaces. Applications: Temporary construction sites, maintenance sites, garages, home DIY, small warehouses, suitable for short-term or mobile lifting needs with lifting capacities of 1-10 tons and spans of 2-12m.
  • MH Truss Gantry Crane: Truss-type main beam structure, lightweight design, excellent wind resistance, high load capacity, good rigidity, aesthetically pleasing, customizable cantilever, suitable for various working conditions. Applications: Large open-air warehouses, railway freight yards, port container yards, water conservancy projects, bridge construction.
  • BMH Semi Gantry Crane: One-side outrigger + one-side support design, space-saving, compact structure, light weight, low wheel pressure, flexible operation, easy installation, suitable for space-constrained locations. Applications: Material handling in production lines against walls, narrow passages, factory expansion areas, and next to existing buildings. Suitable for semi-open working environments with lifting capacities of 2-16 tons and spans of 5-20 m.

2. Heavy-duty Gantry Cranes (50-500ton)

Engineered for heavy-load scenarios, adopting high-strength steel and advanced hydraulic systems. Used in large-scale projects like bridge construction and equipment installation, with excellent stability and load-bearing capacity.

  • MG Double Girder Gantry Crane: Double-beam, double-rail structure, high rigidity, smooth operation, supports multiple operation modes, standardized parts, safe, reliable, and easy to maintain. Applications: Suitable for indoor and outdoor freight yards, factories, and construction sites, handling medium-to-high frequency heavy-duty material loading and unloading and equipment installation.
  • А төрлийн давхар дам нуруутай гантри кран: A-type outriggers + box-type double main beams, outstanding heavy-duty capacity, strong anti-overturning performance, precise PLC control, adaptable to complex working conditions. Applications: Ports, metallurgical plants, large freight yards, for lifting and stacking heavy-duty goods such as steel and equipment weighing hundreds of tons.
  • U Type Double Gantry Crane: U-shaped outrigger design, large leg clearance, no saddle frame, low overall height, stable structure, and strong load-bearing capacity. Applications: Open-air freight yards, dock berths, suitable for loading and unloading large items and containers, leg-crossing transportation, and stacking operations.
  • BMG Semi Gantry Crane: Double-beam semi-gantry structure, single-sided support leg, compact and space-saving design, low wheel pressure, flexible operation, and easy installation. Application Scenarios: Suitable for narrow workshops, production lines against walls, and factory expansion areas, meeting the material handling needs in space-constrained environments.

3. Container Cranes

  • Electric RTG Crane (Rubber Tyred Stacking Crane): Trackless and flexible movement, lifting capacity 40-65 tons, stacking up to 6 layers, anti-sway and energy-saving, modular design, easy maintenance. Applications: Ports, logistics parks, temporary storage yards; suitable for efficient container transhipment and cross-area operations.
  • Electric RMG Crane (Rail Mounted Stacking Crane): Stable track guidance, span 18-35m, stacking 8-15 rows, intelligent and precise positioning, low energy consumption, strong automation adaptability. Applications: Port terminals, railway freight yards; meeting the needs of high-density container storage and efficient loading and unloading.
  • Container Straddle Carrier: Gantry straddle design, integrating loading, unloading, transshipment, and stacking; stacking up to 3-4 layers; flexible steering, precise alignment. Applications: Ports, logistics transshipment centers; connecting quay cranes and storage yards; suitable for short-distance container handling and stacking.

4. Port Cranes

  • STS Crane (Ship-to-Shore Crane): Rail-mounted, lifting capacity up to 75 tons, loading/unloading efficiency 60 TEUs/hour, precise control, resistant to marine environments, supports automation and remote operation. Applications: Container terminal frontline, suitable for large container ships, enabling efficient loading, unloading, and transfer of containers between ship and shore.
  • Marine Travel Lift: U-shaped frame + soft slings, lifting capacity 32-800 tons, flexible movement, stable and damage-free operation, supports both remote control and cab control. Applications: Yacht marinas, shipyards, used for yacht/ship lifting, shore repair, launching, and short-distance transfer operations.
  • Dock Portal Crane: Gantry frame + slewing boom, variable luffing operation, gantry for vehicle passage, multi-mechanism coordination, suitable for bulk/general cargo. Applications: General ports, shipyards, open-air yards, used for bulk cargo loading and unloading, equipment installation, and general cargo stacking and transfer.

III. How Much Does A Gantry Crane Cost?

After learning about the various types of gantry cranes offered by Dafang, the next step is to look at their gantry crane specifications and gantry crane price lists.

Crane TypeӨргөх хүчин чадалSpan Range (m)Өргөх өндөр (м)Reference Price (USD)
Light-duty Gantry Crane1-32ton7.5-31.56-30$5,000 ~ $40,000
Heavy-duty Gantry Crane50-500ton18-5010-40$45,000 ~ $600,000
Container Crane10-75ton20-4012-20$35,000 ~ $150,000
Port Crane25-300ton, customization up to 800 ton15-3515-30$50,000 ~ $450,000, customization up to $1,000,000

Note: Prices vary by customization, parameters, market factors, and purchase quantity. For accurate quotes, please contact the sales manager directly.

After reading this article, you now understand the types and pricing of gantry cranes. Hopefully, this article will provide some insights for your selection of a gantry crane. Please contact us if you have any questions.

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