Getting the job done right and as efficiently as possible requires a portable gantry crane that checks all the boxes for your lifting needs. Crane systems vary in size, features, load capacity, and capabilities, so it’s important to understand their differences and compare them carefully when choosing one that will meet your requirements.
At Wallace Cranes, we know there is no one-size-fits-all solution, which is why we manufacture a variety of portable gantry cranes. Whether your work involves light commercial or residential jobs or heavy-duty industrial applications, we have crane systems to help you work smarter, safer, and faster.
Ready to learn more? Here’s a quick look at our reliable, high-performance gantry crane models.
Wallace Portable Gantry Cranes At a Glance
While each Wallace gantry crane is unique, all are engineered to straddle your work area and roll under load for maximal versatility. They share several key advantages:
- Patented pinned-joint, self-centering design – Makes assembly fast and repeatable, reduces stress on supports, and eliminates the need to bend metal to fit.
- Internal welds protected from tension and impact – Critical joints are shielded from damage, improving long-term reliability.
- Flexible frame and caster design – All four wheels stay in contact with the floor, even on uneven surfaces, ensuring an evenly distributed load.
- Adjustable height, span, and tread on many models – Allows the crane to go under low ceilings, through doors, or over equipment, enabling a single crane to serve multiple work areas.
Here’s a rundown of each gantry cranes’ characteristics to help you narrow down your search.
Thrifty Cranes
Thrifty gantry cranes, our most economical and most popular crane line, provide a cost-effective, superior solution for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.
Key specs:
- Capacity: up to 7.5 tons
- Span: 8’ to 35’
- Height: 6’ 7” to 18’ 4”; fixed and adjustable options
- Rolls under load
Of all Wallace cranes, Thrifty models offer the widest usable workspace under the beam and are available in aluminum and steel—lite, medium, and heavy.
You will likely find that a Thrifty crane may be the ideal choice if you’re looking for a highly portable, simple-to-assemble, and versatile crane with fixed and adjustable height options. From general industrial environments to automotive shops, maintenance bays, and more, imagine the possibilities!
Tri-Adjustable Cranes
Tri-Adjustable gantry cranes, available with aluminum, steel, or hybrid construction, rise to the occasion when versatility and flexibility are top priorities.
Key specs:
- Capacity: 0.05 to 10 tons, depending on the model
- Span: 10’ to 35, depending on the model; custom spans available by special order
- Height: adjustable, ranging from 4’2” to 24’, depending on the model
- Special features: inboard/outboard bracing options
- Rolls under load
Their broad range of load capacity makes them perfectly suited for many different applications, such as:
- Shipyards
- Scrap yards
- Construction
- Warehousing
- Heavy equipment repair shops
- Manufacturing
- Spaces with obstructions
Hippolift Cranes
Hippolift gantry cranes feature a wide adjustable span to provide greater versatility for jobs requiring lighter lifts. Ideal for HVAC, assembly, and equipment repair applications, they are an economical, lower-capacity alternative to the Tri-Adjustable line.
Key specs:
- Capacity: up to 5 tons, depending on the model
- Span: adjustable from 10’ to 35’, depending on the model
- Height: fixed – ranging from 10’10” – 16′
- Rolls under load
If you need a flexible, lower-cost crane for moderate lifts in tight spaces, Hippolift could be the right fit.
Mighty-Mite Cranes
Mighty-Mite gantry cranes have become a favorite among customers for home garages and workshops, small automotive shops, office environments, and light industrial workspaces.
Key specs:
- Capacity: 0.25 to 5 tons, depending on the model
- Span: 8’ to 15’ or 10’ to 35’, depending on the model
- Height: adjustable from 5’3” to 12’, depending on the model
- Rolls under load
These cranes are a wonderful alternative to workstation cranes and are ideal when you need a compact, easy-to-move solution for light but frequent lifts.
Ready to Find the Right Crane to Lighten Your Load?
Wallace Gantry Cranes offer the versatility and dependability to handle a broad range of applications, and our “roll under load” design sets our cranes apart from those produced by many other crane manufacturers.
Contact us today to discuss your specific needs. We’re here to help you identify the crane that will elevate your efficiency and give you the best value.