3 Ton Gantry Crane Complete Guide: Types, Price Reference, and Kuangshan Success Cases

The 3 ton gantry crane is a commonly used lifting equipment in light to medium load conditions. It is based on a gantry structure, providing stable lifting support with a load capacity of 3 tons (approximately 6600 pounds), suitable for lifting and moving small to medium loads. This crane features flexible design, low investment cost, and wide site adaptability. Whether for in-shop material handling, yard loading and unloading, or temporary on-site lifting, the 3 ton gantry crane is often the preferred choice. This article focuses on “3 ton gantry crane,” systematically introducing common types, price references, application scenarios, and real-world cases from Kuangshan Crane to help readers quickly grasp selection and procurement essentials.

Types of 3 Ton Gantry Crane

The 3 ton gantry crane can be categorized into various types based on structure, material, and functionality. The following lists common types, including the 3 ton portable gantry crane, 3 ton aluminum gantry crane, MH single girder gantry crane with electric hoist, and semi gantry crane. Each type has specific advantages suited to different scenarios.

Portable Gantry Crane

Aluminum Gantry Crane

MH Single Girder Gantry Crane with Electric Hoist

Semi Gantry Crane

3 Ton Portable Gantry Crane

This crane adopts a lightweight design, easy to assemble and disassemble, commonly used for temporary or mobile operations. It is equipped with universal casters and brakes for easy positioning.

• Specifications: Capacity 3 tons, span up to 12 meters, lifting height up to 5 meters.
• Features: Lightweight structure, detachable or foldable, typically equipped with casters for easy movement between workstations.
• Applicable Scenarios: Light assembly lines, laboratories, small workshops, temporary lifting conditions.
• Advantages: Flexible mobility, quick installation, low cost.

3 Ton Aluminum Gantry Crane

Made of precision-processed aluminum alloy profiles, it is lightweight and durable. It complies with EN795, OSHA, and other standards, with adjustable main beam span and height, equipped with a ratchet mechanism for easy heavy-load lifting.

• Specifications: Capacity 3 tons, span up to 5 meters, lifting height up to 5.5 meters.
• Features: Main material is aluminum alloy, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, easy for manual or semi-automatic movement.
• Applicable Scenarios: Automotive production lines, lithium battery plants, food and pharmaceutical industries, offering dustproof and explosion-proof options.
• Advantages: High portability, corrosion resistance, easy handling and installation.

3 Ton MH Single Girder Gantry Crane with Electric Hoist

This is a medium-sized single girder gantry crane using standard CD/MD electric hoists as the lifting mechanism. Control methods include ground or cabin control, suitable for open yards and warehouse loading/unloading.

• Specifications: Capacity 3 tons, span up to 24 meters, lifting height up to 9 meters, working duty A3.
• Features: Rail-operated, single/dual-speed options, equipped with overload protection, limit switches, and polyurethane buffers, with a box-type or I-beam main girder, compact and stable load-bearing structure.
• Applicable Scenarios: Routine shop handling, assembly lines, warehouse loading/unloading, also usable outdoors.
• Advantages: Smooth lifting, easy maintenance, high integration.

3 Ton Semi Gantry Crane

The 3-ton semi gantry crane has a running track on one side, with a rational structure, low noise, and easy maintenance.

• Specifications: Capacity 3 tons, span up to 24 meters, lifting height up to 9 meters.
• Features: One or both sides use legs with track/wheel movement, semi gantry cranes rely on a fixed track or wall on one side, suitable for sites with track limitations.
• Applicable Scenarios: Loading/unloading on one side of a factory, beside assembly lines, or areas requiring partial workstation spanning.
• Advantages: Cost between bridge and full gantry cranes, relatively low foundation requirements.

3 Ton Gantry Crane Price

The price calculation for gantry cranes is complex, influenced by factors such as type, span, lifting height, working duty, control method, inclusion of electric hoist, material (steel/aluminum), inclusion of installation and transportation, and customization. Below are some price cases for 3 ton gantry cranes for reference (all are sample quotes in USD, actual prices require supplier consultation):

Product Parameters

• Type: truss Single Girder gantry Crane with hoist
• Capacity: 3ton
• Span: 16.7 m
• Lifting height: 5 m
• Lifting speed: 8 m/min
• Traveling speed: 20 m/min (crane), 20 m/min (trolley)
• Working Duty: A3
• Control Method: Ground control
• Price: $9,304

Product Parameters

• Type: semi Single Girder gantry Crane with hoist
• Capacity: 3ton
• Span: 9 m
• Lifting height: 7 m
• Lifting speed: 8 m/min
• Traveling speed: 20 m/min (crane), 20 m/min (trolley)
• Working Duty: A3
• Control Method: Ground control
• Price: $4,972

Product Parameters

• Type: semi Single Girder gantry Crane with hoist
• Capacity: 3 ton
• Span: 8.25 m
• Lifting height: 6 m
• Lifting speed: 0.8-8 m/min
• Traveling speed: 2-20 m/min (crane), 2-20 m/min (trolley)
• Working Duty: A4
• Control Method: Ground control
• Price: $5,600

Price Interpretation Points

• Fixed span, material, and high working duty significantly increase costs; larger spans, higher lifting heights, and higher working duties lead to noticeable price increases.
• Mobile/aluminum/portable gantry cranes vary greatly in quotes due to material costs or design differences (aluminum is lighter but has a higher material cost).
• Quotes typically exclude installation and transportation; customization (anti-corrosion, explosion-proof, special control systems) incurs additional fees.
• When comparing prices, provide unified specifications: span, lifting height, working duty, control method, power requirements, and matching hoist model to obtain comparable quotes. Kuangshan Crane's professional engineers are available 24/7 to provide services, and you can contact Kuangshan Crane for accurate quotes.

3 Ton Gantry Crane Application Scenarios

The 3-ton gantry crane is suitable for various industrial and commercial scenarios, particularly for small to medium load material handling. Common application scenarios include:

• Warehouses and Storage Facilities: For loading/unloading and stacking goods, improving efficiency.
• Manufacturing Workshops and Production Lines: Such as automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical plants, for component assembly and movement.
• Ports and Container Yards: Assisting with small container or material lifting.
• Repair/Inspection Workshops: Equipment repair lifting, mold replacement, etc.
• Construction and Building Sites: Temporary lifting, material handling (portable or semi gantry cranes are commonly used).
• Steel and Cement Industries: For raw material handling, such as steel or cement pipes.

Kuangshan Crane Cases

Kuangshan Crane, as a professional crane manufacturer, has multiple successful cases in the 3-ton gantry crane field. Below are some examples:

3 Ton Workshop Mobile Gantry Crane Exported to South Africa

Kuangshan Crane exported one workshop gantry crane to South Africa. This workshop gantry crane is flexible, convenient, lightweight, and compact, suitable for indoor or outdoor use in workshops. It can travel directly on the ground or on tracks.

• Lift Capacity: 3 tons
• Lift Height: 3 meters
• Span: 5 meters

2 Sets of 3 Ton Gantry Crane to Hong Kong

Kuangshan Crane exported two sets of 3-ton gantry cranes to Hong Kong. This simple-type gantry crane is widely used where lightweight, flexible movement is required. It is popular in workshops, available in manual and electric types.

• Lift Capacity: 3 tons
• Lift Height: 3.5 meters
• Span: 3.7 meters
• Travel of Crane: Manual
• Lift and Travel of Hoist: Electrical

Kuangshan Crane Advantages Summary

• Product Coverage: From portable aluminum gantry cranes to industrial-grade single girder and semi gantry cranes, facilitating customer selection based on scenarios.
• Customized Services: Span, lifting height, working duty, control method, and surface treatment (anti-corrosion/explosion-proof) can all be customized.
• Strong Turnkey Delivery Capability: Offers both standardized products and engineering configurations with installation guidance based on conditions.
• After-Sales Support: Provides technical consultation, spare parts supply, and maintenance advice to minimize customer downtime.

If you wish for Kuangshan Crane to provide a more precise recommended model and budget range based on your specific site data (span/lifting height/ground bearing capacity/usage frequency/control preferences), Kuangshan Crane can prepare a quick selection list and indicative quote based on the above factors (no need to wait for external information). Feel free to send your parameters, and Kuangshan Crane will promptly provide comprehensive recommendations.

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