Gantry Crane Description – An Increasingly Popular Alternative to Overhead Bridge Cranes

Long popular in Europe, gantry cranes have become a widely accepted alternative to overhead bridge cranes. This type of crane is similar to the bridge crane except that it runs on a runway at the floor level. The bridge is supported by a pair of rigid steel legs which are carried by a pair of end trucks along the floor level runway.

• often costs less than a bridge crane
• built to heavy duty Class D specifications, which meet the demands of high...
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