Overhead Crane Price Guide: A Realistic & Practical Cost Breakdown for You

Overhead cranes are also known as bridge cranes or eot cranes. When shopping for a bridge crane, the price is often the most important part of the customer’s concern. However, multiple factors such as tonnage, structure, certification, transport and maintenance in the marketplace add up to a complex cost structure behind the ‘seemingly simple’ price quotes. This article will give you the price of overhead crane, and from the price range, cost structure, key influencing factors, freight, installation price and other dimensions, to provide you with a comprehensive and practical purchasing guide, to help you grasp the full range of overhead crane price, to ensure that the budget is more accurate, more secure selection.

1. Overhead Crane Price Components Overview 

The total cost of purchasing an overhead crane is usually made up of the following components:

1. Bridge crane cost: the equipment body, including main girder, sub girder, trolley, lifting mechanism, control system, etc;
2. Transport cost: sea/land transport to the installation site, according to the volume, weight, trade terms (FOB/CIF) and the volume of goods (full container/consolidated container) floating;
3. Installation cost: labour cost and other costs required for on-site lifting, commissioning and acceptance;
4. Other optional services: such as third-party testing, structural inspection report, packing fee, cut-off fee, anti-corrosion painting fee, etc.

2. Single Girder Overhead Crane Price 

Single Girder Overhead Crane, with its advantages of compact structure, simple design, easy installation and maintenance as well as small occupation of space, has become an ideal choice for many factories, warehouses and material handling trucks. Compared to double girder overhead cranes, the single girder structure meets the basic lifting needs while consuming less manufacturing cost and operating energy, and is therefore widely used in light to medium load scenarios, such as machine shops, warehousing and logistics areas, and small assembly plants. Prices vary greatly depending on parameters such as lifting capacity, span and lifting height. Below is the price range table for common specifications of single girder overhead travelling crane for reference:

LD Single Girder Bridge Crane Price List

LD single girder bridge crane standard specification configuration includes:

• The main beam is box-type plus I-beam structure, can be adapted, CD, MD hoist;
• Electrical appliances, motors, reducers and other configurations for the commonly used Chinese famous brands.

Note: The above is the standard specification single girder overhead crane price list. Industrial machinery products are subject to market changes and are for reference only. 

FEM Standard Single Beam Bridge Cranes Price List 

The standard specification configuration of the european single beam bridge cranes includes:

• The main girder is european-style square girder, which can be adapted to european-style hoist, CD, MD low headroom hoist, the end girder is european-style end girder, european-style wheels;
• The motor is equipped with German imported motor, and the running mechanism adopts frequency conversion speed regulation.

Note: The above is the standard specification single girder overhead crane price list. Industrial machinery products are subject to market changes and are for reference only. 

3. Double Girder Eot Crane Price

Double Girder Overhead Crane is a high-performance heavy-duty lifting equipment designed for frequent and high-intensity working conditions. Its structure consists of two main girders, usually equipped with electric trolley and open winch system, with higher load carrying capacity and stronger structural rigidity, which can easily cope with the lifting and transporting tasks of large tonnage materials. The following is the price range table of common specifications of double girder overhead travelling crane for reference:

QD Double Girder Bridge Crane with Open Winch Hoist Price List 

QD double girder bridge crane standard specification configuration includes:

• The main girder is square girder with winch trolley;
• Electrical appliances, motors, reducers and other configurations are commonly used Chinese famous brands.

Note: Prices given in the table are for general reference only, actual prices may vary depending on the specific customisation or additional features required for the project.

FEM Standard Double Girder Bridge Crane with Hoist Price List 

The standard specification configuration of european double girder bridge crane includes:

• The main girder is european-style square girder with european-style hoist, and the end girder is european-style end girder with European-style wheels;
• The motor is equipped with German imported motor, and the running mechanism adopts frequency conversion speed regulation.

Note: Prices given in the table are for general reference only, actual prices may vary depending on the specific customisation or additional features required for the project.

Double Girder Overhead Crane Price Cases

The configurations and prices of double girder overhead travelling crane vary greatly according to different lifting capacities, spans, lifting heights and operating environments. Below are a few typical project examples showing the configuration and price of double girder overhead travelling crane of different tonnages and models, covering a wide range of working conditions from medium-sized to super-heavy duty. These prices include the basic technical parameters and control modes of the crane, which can help you understand the approximate product prices under different configurations. It should be noted that the prices listed are based on the prevailing market conditions and steel prices, and are for reference only, the actual prices may fluctuate due to factors such as current raw materials, transport costs and customisation requirements. It is recommended to contact us for the latest quotation and technical solutions before purchasing.

Case 1: 5 Ton Electromagnetic Eot Crane Price and Parameters

产品参数

• 类型：电磁起重机
• 容量：5吨
• 跨度：22.5米
• 举升高度：20米
• 起升速度：15.6米/分钟
• 运行速度：92.7米/分钟（大车）、37.2米/分钟（小车）
• 工作职责：A6
• 控制方式：机舱控制
• Price: 33,292 USD

Case 2: 10 Ton LH Top Running Double Girder Overhead Crane with Wire Rope Hoist Price and Parameters

产品参数

• 类型：LH 顶部运行双梁起重机，配钢丝绳葫芦
• 容量：10吨
• 跨度：22.5米
• 举升高度：9米
• 升降速度：7米/分钟
• 行进速度：20米/分钟
• 工作职责： A4
• 控制方式：地面控制
• Price: 20,714 USD

Case 3: 32 Ton European Heavy Duty Overhead Crane with Open Winch Hoist Price and Parameters

产品参数

• 类型：欧式重型双梁开卷扬机桥式起重机
• 容量：32吨+16吨
• 跨度：25.5m
• 起升高度：11m（主钩）、13m（副钩）
• 起升速度：0.6-6m/min（主钩）、0.7-7m/min（副钩）
• 运行速度：0.35-35m/min（起重机）、0.25-25 m/min（小车）
• 工作职责：A6
• 控制方式：机舱控制
• Price: 107,342 USD

Case 4: 50 Ton QD Heavy Duty Double Girder Overhead Crane with Open Winch Hoist Price and Parameters

产品参数

• 类型：QD型重型双梁开式卷扬起重机
• 容量：50吨+10吨
• 跨度：28.5m
• 起升高度：16m（主钩）、18m（副钩）
• 起升速度：6.2m/min（主钩）、14.8m/min（副钩）
• 运行速度：76.8m/min（大车）、39 m/min（小车）
• 工作职责：A5
• 控制方式：机舱控制+遥控器
• Price: 53,000 USD

Case 5: 100 Ton QE Double Trolley Overhead Crane Price and Parameters

产品参数

• 类型：QE双小车起重机
• 容量：100吨+100吨
• 跨度：30m
• 起升高度：17m（主小车）、17m（辅小车）
• 起升速度：0.32-3.2m/min（主小车）、0.32-3.2 m/min（辅小车）
• 运行速度：3-30米/分（起重机）、2.9-29米/分（小车）
• 工作职责：A5
• 控制方式：机舱控制+遥控器
• Price: 330,760 USD

4. Overhead Bridge Crane Price Composition and Influencing Factors 

What Components Make Up The Price of A Bridge Crane 

Bridge cranes are highly customised industrial equipment, and their prices are influenced by multiple factors such as lifting capacity, span, lifting height, operating environment, electrical configuration and functional requirements. Therefore, it is difficult to provide a standard or uniform quotation without specifying the specific working conditions and technical parameters. The design and configuration of each bridge machine is tailored to the actual needs of the customer. In order to help you better understand the cost structure, we provide a general price calculation formula for your estimation and reference at the early stage: 

Overhead crane cost ≈ steel price + motor + reducer + electrical + wheels + other accessories

• Steel price: the main structural raw materials of crane are steel, including main beam, end beam, etc. The unit price of steel fluctuates according to the market price at that time;
• Motor: according to the demand, different models or different brands of motor prices are not the same
• Gearbox: according to the demand, different models or different brands of gearbox prices are not the same
• Electricity: according to the demand for supporting electrical systems
• Wheels: different prices for different quantities and sizes.
• Accessories: the rest of the other accessories, such as cables, etc. 

What Parameters Affect The Price of Overhead Cranes 

When determining the overhead crane price, the following parameters have a significant impact on the cost:

• Lifting capacity (tonnage): basically determines the main girder cross-section, reel and motor selection;
• Span: the larger the span, the more steel is required;
• Lifting height: increased stroke of the lifting mechanism and increased complexity of the reel design;
• Usage scenario: continuous/intermittent operation, frequent starting and stopping on the life of components (gears, motors);
• Power supply voltage conditions: 220V/380V/400V/415V/440V, etc., the cost difference of electrical components under different voltages;
• Use of the environment:
  • High temperature (>60 ℃) need to be resistant to high temperature coating and components;
  • High dust/chemical corrosion requires protection level upgrade;
  • High altitude (>2,500 m) requires air pressure adaptation design;
  • Sea frontage requires special paint considerations;
  • Humid/clean room/flammable/explosive locations require special protection and certification;
• Plant installation conditions:
  • Clearance dimensions: affects lifting height and difficulty of installation;
  • Layout of the plant: need to modify the beam roof support, retrofitting lifting steel structure;
• Functional additional requirements: such as anti-collision, limit protection, intelligent monitoring, remote diagnosis, etc. will generate additional costs.

If you want to know the specific price, you can contact us, we have professional staff 24 hours online to provide you with price accounting or product selection services.

5. Bridge Crane Transportation Cost 

Bridge cranes belong to large mechanical equipment, which are usually transported in containers, which are divided into 20-foot containers or 40-foot containers, and some cargoes need to be packed into bulk cargoes for transport.

The transport cost is calculated by shipping company and logistics company according to the current tariff, volume and weight of goods, trade terms (FOB/CIF) and loading form (FCL or LCL):

• FCL: port charges RMB + terminal charges + terminal handling charges THC + documentation charges + sealing charges + lifting charges + crate reinforcement charges + customs clearance + manifest + VGM + information charges + recording into the warehouse on behalf of the company; low cost per unit of volume, suitable for batch orders.
• Less-than-Consolidated Container (LCL): port and miscellaneous fees RMB + customs clearance + manifest + VGM + information fee + record into the warehouse on behalf of; suitable for small quantities
• Bulk cargo: oversized large pieces, and large pieces of general go bulk cargo, according to the size of the goods quoted.
• Insurance and customs fees: based on the value of the goods in proportion to the charge.
• Trade terms: one is to explain the price of goods composition, including the cost of the main ancillary costs, that is, freight and insurance; two is to determine the terms of delivery, that is to say, the buyer and seller in the handover of goods to each other’s responsibilities, costs and risk of division

6. Overhead Crane Installation Cost

After the delivery of the crane, the successful completion of the installation and commissioning is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment. In order to meet the needs of different customers, we provide two flexible installation service options to help you efficiently complete the installation work. The first is to send professional installers to the site, experienced engineers are responsible for the whole process of equipment installation, commissioning and operation training, to ensure that all aspects are rigorous and reliable, so you do not need to worry about technical details, to achieve the real ‘worry-free installation’; the second is remote installation guidance, we will provide detailed installation videos, technical information and operation manuals, suitable for the installation of the equipment, the installation and commissioning of the equipment. The second is remote installation guidance, we will provide detailed installation video, technical information and operation manual, applicable to the customer team with crane installation experience, can effectively reduce labour costs. You can flexibly choose the most suitable installation method according to the project budget and site manpower.

6.1 Dispatch Professional Installer 

You don’t need to equip professional bridge crane installer by yourself, KuangshanCrane provides installer to the site for installation and commissioning. This is the most hassle-free way of installation, on-site guidance can avoid many unnecessary repeated attempts, make the installation process more convenient and efficient. Additional costs associated with this service include the engineer’s visa fee, round-trip airfare, meals, accommodation, personal security and a daily wage of US$180~200 per person.

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6.2 Remote Installation Guidance 

KuangshanCrane provides free installation videos know that it is required that your factory or team has professional installers and the lifting equipment needed to install the overhead travelling crane. Installation documents, videos and other reference materials will be provided for your convenience and this assistance is completely free of charge. While specific equipment requirements may vary, your sales representative will closely monitor the progress of your project throughout. (Expand a video) 

General Single Girder Overhead Crane Installation Video:

General Double Girder Overhead Crane Installation Video:

FEM Standard Single Girder Overhead Crane Installation Video:

FEM Standard Double Girder Overhead Crane Installation Video:

FEM Standard Double Girder Overhead Crane with Hoist Installation Video:

FEM Standard Double Girder Overhead Crane Installation PDF: 掌握欧式双梁桥式起重机安装：您需要了解的一切

7. Description of Other Costs for Eot Cranes

In addition to the basic costs for the product body, transport and installation, we offer a range of optional additional services designed to better meet your individual needs and special operating conditions in your project. These services are not mandatory, but are customised to suit your actual usage scenario, plant conditions and specific preferences for equipment functionality. Below are our other common cost items and their descriptions, you can choose according to the specific situation: 

• Inspection fee: Third-party structural calculations, safety assessment, non-destructive testing, etc. 
• Testing fee: Complete machine testing in the factory after production 
• Cut-off fee: Steel beam cutting, pre-buried parts and post-drilling 
• Packing fee: Sea freight standard or reinforced wooden crates, anti-corrosive greaseproof paper, etc. 
• Paint fee: We provide free of charge the basic paint that can be used for the general environment. Configuration paint, specific environment need to upgrade the paint 
• Non-standard costs: Non-standard customised products need to calculate the price according to the actual product

Summary: 

KuangshanCrane has exported to 122 countries with the most cost-effective products and services, and has rich project export experience, and has achieved remarkable results in more than 50 professional fields such as aerospace, automobile and shipbuilding, petrochemical industry, railway and harbour, iron and steel smelting, machinery manufacturing, and rubbish incineration, etc. KuangshanCrane can provide you with the total solution and full life cycle service, including research and development, design, manufacturing, sales and service, which is a complete solution and a whole life cycle solution for you. We can provide you with total solutions and full life cycle services integrating R&D, design, manufacture, sales and service.

An accurate evaluation of the overhead crane price requires a systematic calculation from the product body, transport, installation to all kinds of additional services. Combined with your own needs and budget, choose the right model and supply scheme to maximise the cost-effectiveness and ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment. You can tell us your needs, we will provide you with detailed answers.

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