Include the full suspended mass.
Add the lifting attachment, slings and spreader to the component weight when specifying the lift.
Gantry cranes / portable liftingPortable gantry
Portable gantry
cranes.
Compare compact, chain-hoist and electric wire-rope arrangements for workshop lifting. Select the load, span and hook height together, then match the frame and wheels to your floor and movement route.
Freestanding lifting without a building runwayCompare the frame, hoist and working envelope
Configurations to compare500 kg · 3 t · 5 t · 10 t
Selection starts withLoad, span and usable hook height
Minimum order1 complete crane set
The equipment family
Bring the lifting point to the work area.
A portable gantry crane carries a hoist on a freestanding beam supported by two end frames. It provides a lifting point for maintenance, assembly and material handling where a permanent overhead runway is unnecessary or unavailable.
Start with the heaviest component and the space it must move through. The required span, lifting height, hoist headroom and floor conditions determine the usable layout. Frame repositioning, trolley movement and powered lifting are separate choices that must work together.
Check the hook and the whole frame.
Measure the pickup height, door clearance, leg spacing and space for the hoist and trolley.
Plan the route below the wheels.
Review bearing capacity, slopes, joints, drains and turning space before selecting movement and wheels.
Find the right starting point
Choose by the lift you need to complete.
Shortlist a configuration by load and work area, then compare the linked capacity, span and height values below.
01 / SMALL COMPONENTS
500 kg local lifting
A compact lifting station for repair, assembly and maintenance tasks.
Compare this configuration ↓02 / WIDER WORK AREA3 t across a 6 m span
A chain-hoist arrangement for a defined workshop lifting envelope.
Compare this configuration ↓03 / HAND-PUSH FRAME5 t hand-push gantry
A hand-pushed frame with a hoist selected for the lifting cycle.
Compare this configuration ↓04 / HEAVIER COMPONENTS10 t powered lifting
An electric wire-rope hoist with a 5 m lift and 3–5 m span choices.
Compare this configuration ↓4 configurations / 3 lifting groups
Compare the portable gantry range.
Each configuration below keeps its capacity, span, height and lifting arrangement together. Select one required span and hook height for a dimensioned proposal; custom requirements can be reviewed from a site sketch.
01 / Compact lifting
A local lifting point for smaller components.
Choose the 500 kg arrangement when the component, lifting attachment and operating task fit a compact maintenance or assembly station.
SDMH / COMPACT LIGHT DUTYCompact lifting station
500 kg compact portable gantry crane
A freestanding lifting station for repair and assembly. Select 500 kg, one span and a 2 m or 3 m lifting height around the component, access route and floor.
DESIGN FOCUSComponent handling in a defined work area
Configuration specificationsCapacity · span · hook height · hoist · movement
| Rated capacity | 500 kg | Lifting height choices | 2 m or 3 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Span options | 2–12 m, selected for the required layout | Lifting system | Manual chain, electric chain or wire-rope hoist |
| Duty classification | A3 | Frame arrangement | Freestanding steel gantry |
| Powered-hoist control | Pendant or remote, when specified | Minimum order | 1 set |
BEST SUITED TOSmall components, repair and assembly workINCLUDE IN YOUR RFQBeam span, working hook height and floor condition
02 / Chain-hoist arrangements
Choose the span and operating method together.
Compare the 3 t, 6 m-span arrangement with a 5 t hand-push design. The chosen hoist and frame must suit the operating cycle.
SDMH / 3 t · 6 m SPANWide-bay workshop handling
3 t chain-hoist gantry with a 6 m span
A chain-hoist gantry for workshop handling across a 6 m span. Confirm the required hook height, clear leg spacing and building clearance before the frame drawing.
DESIGN FOCUS3 t lifting across a 6 m span
Configuration specificationsCapacity · span · hook height · hoist · movement
| Rated capacity | 3 t | Crane span | 6 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working hook height | Selected to suit the site | Lifting mechanism | Chain hoist |
| Other hoist options | Manual or electric, by configuration | Powered-hoist supply | Specified for the destination site |
| Acceptance records | Machinery test report and outgoing inspection | Minimum order | 1 set |
BEST SUITED TOWorkshop assembly, maintenance and material handlingINCLUDE IN YOUR RFQRequired hook height, chain-hoist control and floor route
SDMH / HAND-PUSH FRAMEHand-pushed frame and selected hoist
5 t hand-push gantry with selected hoist
A hand-pushed frame with a chain or electric hoist selected for the lifting cycle. Select the 3–8 m span and a 2, 3, 4 or 5 m height with floor and wheel conditions.
DESIGN FOCUSPlanned lifting with hand-pushed frame movement
Configuration specificationsCapacity · span · hook height · hoist · movement
| Rated capacity | 5 t | Span options | 3–8 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifting height choices | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 m | Lifting mechanism | Chain or electric hoist, by configuration |
| Frame movement | Hand-pushed | Electrical supply | Required when an electric hoist is selected |
| Frame arrangement | Single-girder mobile gantry | Minimum order | 1 set |
BEST SUITED TOIntermittent equipment lifting, repair and maintenanceINCLUDE IN YOUR RFQFloor bearing capacity, wheel selection and manoeuvring space
03 / Electric wire-rope lifting
Powered lifting for the heavier end of the range.
The 10 t arrangement combines a 5 m lift, a selected 3–5 m span and an electric wire-rope hoist. Check the floor and power interface with the layout.
SDMH / ELECTRIC WIRE-ROPE HOISTPowered lifting for heavier components
10 t electric-hoist gantry with a 5 m lift
An electric wire-rope-hoist gantry for heavier components, with a 5 m lift and 3–5 m span choices. Confirm power supply, floor reactions and movement route.
DESIGN FOCUS10 t powered lifting and a 5 m lifting height
Configuration specificationsCapacity · span · hook height · hoist · movement
| Rated capacity | 10 t | Lifting height | 5 m |
|---|---|---|---|
| Span options | 3–5 m | Lifting mechanism | Electric wire-rope hoist |
| Duty classification | A3 | Hoist control | Remote control |
| Example electrical supply | 3-phase, 380 V, 50 Hz | Minimum order | 1 set |
BEST SUITED TOHeavier workshop machinery and component handlingINCLUDE IN YOUR RFQFloor reactions, available headroom and site power
Configuration comparison
Match the crane to the load and space.
Compare the linked values for each arrangement. Span and height options are selected for the order; the general arrangement drawing confirms the final combination and clearances.
| Configuration | Rated load | Span | Lifting height | Lifting system | Key purchase check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact light-duty gantry | 500 kg | 2–12 m choices | 2 m or 3 m | Manual/electric hoist, by selection | Choose one span, height and hoist together |
| Wide-span chain-hoist gantry | 3 t | 6 m | To suit the site | Chain hoist | Hook height and clear working width |
| Hand-push portable gantry | 5 t | 3–8 m choices | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 m choices | Chain or electric hoist | Floor, wheels and repositioning method |
| Electric wire-rope gantry | 10 t | 3–5 m choices | 5 m | Electric wire-rope hoist, A3 | Wheel reactions and 3-phase site supply |
Questions before ordering
Resolve the lift and site requirements early.
A useful quotation explains what the crane can lift, where the hook can reach and how the equipment will be delivered and supported.
Discuss your lifting task ↗Which portable gantry configuration should I start with?
Start with the total suspended mass, required span and working hook height. Compare the 500 kg arrangement for smaller components, the 3 t configuration where a 6 m span is required, the 5 t hand-push arrangement for planned lifting, and the 10 t wire-rope-hoist arrangement for heavier powered lifts. A site sketch helps check the frame and floor interfaces.
How do I check actual hook coverage and frame height?
Beam span, clear leg spacing and trolley approach are different dimensions. The hoist and beam also occupy space above the upper hook position. Request a general arrangement drawing that shows the usable hook reach, overall frame height, doorway clearance and site obstructions.
Can the gantry crane move while carrying a load?
Do not assume that caster wheels permit loaded travel. The frame, wheels, floor condition, load position and movement procedure must support that operation. State the loaded-travel requirement before quotation so it can be addressed in the design and instructions.
Can I change the height or span after installation?
Span and height choices in the table describe options to select for the order. They do not mean every frame has field adjustment. If you need height adjustment, multiple working positions or passage through a low doorway, specify the lowest passage height, required working height and adjustment method.
Should I use a manual chain hoist or an electric hoist?
Manual lifting suits infrequent lifts where a simple arrangement and operation without electrical power are priorities. For repeated handling, compare an electric chain or wire-rope hoist against the load, lift frequency, speed and control position. State the voltage, frequency and phases available at the site.
What does the floor need to support?
Provide the floor construction, bearing capacity where known, surface condition and movement route. Joints, slopes, drains and thresholds affect wheel selection and safe movement. The final crane drawing provides wheel reactions for the site assessment.
What should the quotation include?
Request the frame, hoist, trolley, wheels, controls and power feed as applicable, plus the drawing, test and inspection records, packing dimensions, production schedule, shipping terms and assembly scope. Confirm the warranty period and spare-parts support in the order.
Are single-set orders and custom dimensions available?
One-set orders are supported. Send your required capacity, span, working hook height, door clearance, floor route and destination. Custom dimensions, hoist options and power requirements are reviewed together so the offer covers a coherent lifting arrangement.
What is the delivery time?
The committed manufacturing date is stated in the quotation for the selected configuration. Approve the dimensions, hoist, electrical supply and document requirements before the order schedule is fixed. Include factory acceptance, shipping and site assembly in the project plan.
Start your portable gantry specification
Send the load and site. Get a workable configuration.
Name a configuration above or share your lifting task. Include the load, required span, working hook height and a sketch of the floor and doorway. Request a proposal covering the complete crane, dimensions, documents and delivery scope.
Request a technical proposal01 / LOADComponent plus lifting attachments
02 / WORKING SPACESpan, hook height and door clearance
03 / MOVEMENTFloor, route and loaded-travel requirement
04 / PURCHASEQuantity, power, destination and documents