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Looking for quality and cost-effective overhead cranes for your project or factory? Don't know how to choose between the different quoting options for bridge cranes on the market? In this article, we will analyze the main types of overhead cranes and delve into the key factors that affect the overhead crane cost, helping you make the right investment decision.
The price of overhead cranes is affected by many factors, including structure, tonnage, span, additional configuration and brand. It is recommended to choose the appropriate model according to actual needs and compare the quotations and services of multiple suppliers. The following are the factors that affect the price of bridge cranes in various aspects:
The higher the lifting capacity of an overhead crane, the higher the price. For example, a 5-10 ton single girder crane may cost as little as $10,000-$40,000, while a heavy duty double girder crane (100-500 tons) may cost as much as $150,000-$500,000+.
The larger the span of the overhead crane, the stronger the main girder structure is needed, and the amount of steel used in the manufacturing is will increase, so the price will also grow.
Single girder overhead crane: with single main girder structure, simple structure, easy to operate, mainly used for light lifting operations, the price is usually in (10,000~50,000 dollars).
Double girder overhead crane: adopts double main girder structure, strong load carrying capacity, according to the demand of working conditions, may increase the configuration of special functions, the price is more expensive (50,000~500,000+ US dollars).
Single Girder Overhead Crane
Double Girder Overhead Crane
Electric hoist drive: usually equipped with CD/MD type wire rope electric hoist, suitable for 1~20 tons light single girder overhead travelling crane and suspension crane. It has the features of simple structure, easy maintenance and economical. The running speed is slow, usually used in workshops, warehouses and other low-intensity operations.
Trolley drive: the hoisting mechanism adopts a wire rope winch, with a more complex structure, smoother operation, and stronger load carrying capacity; it is suitable for 5~100 tons + medium and heavy duty cranes, double girder overhead travelling cranes, and metallurgical cranes. It can be matched with double-speed or frequency conversion control to enhance the operation precision. Suitable for medium and high intensity operations (such as machinery manufacturing, steel industry).
Variable frequency drive: adopts a variable frequency motor + PLC control to realize stepless speed change and smoother operation, commonly used in high-end cranes. Suitable for precision handling, automated production lines, and harbor lifting operations. It has energy saving and high efficiency, low noise, high degree of intelligence, high precision, requires professional maintenance, and the price of the whole machine is relatively high.
Overhead cranes can be customized with additional functional configurations to meet the needs of special working conditions. Including wireless remote control system, anti-collision system (ACS), load monitoring, automatic positioning, data recording and other functions, but the price will also increase.
International crane brands (such as Demag, Konecranes, etc.), with technology, materials, brand, service and other aspects of the advantages, suitable for high-precision, high-intensity, long-cycle use of lifting needs, but the cost offer is higher. If the enterprise budget is high, you can choose international brands.
China's well-known crane brands: (such as Weihua, Henan Mining, Newcoran, etc.), production and R & D strength, has a wealth of project experience, and perfect service system, with brand strength, quality assurance and cost-effective, and its price compared to the international brand cranes prices are relatively low.
The installation cost of overhead cranes usually accounts for 10% to 20% of the total project price, including equipment transportation, equipment leasing, infrastructure, worker installation costs, and compliance certificates (such as CE, OSHA, GB).
Crane price influences also include market steel price fluctuations, regional labor costs, tariffs (imported equipment), etc. will affect the final offer.
| Rated Load Capacity/Ton | Span/M | Lifting Height/M | Price Range ($) | Applicable Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 tons | 12 | 6 | 25,000-30,000 | Single Girder Overhead Cranes |
| 10 tons | 18 | 7.5 | 50,000-60,000 | Double Girder EOT Cranes |
| 20 tons | 24 | 9 | 100,000-125,000 | Heavy Duty Double Girder Cranes |
| 50 tons + | 31 | 9+ | 500,000-1,000,000+ | Large Industrial Cranes |
Choose suppliers with production strength and relevant qualifications:
To summarize, the price of overhead cranes is affected by many factors such as tonnage, span, driving mode, brand positioning, additional features, etc. The price range varies from several thousand to hundreds of thousands of US dollars. It is recommended that when you are shopping for a bridge crane, you compare the technical solutions and full-cycle costs of 3-5 overhead crane suppliers for a comprehensive evaluation, taking into account the actual working conditions and frequency of use. If you need a specific bridge crane quotation, please contact Weihua's professional team to provide load calculation, program selection, quotation, etc.
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