--- title: "Gantry Cranes | Open-Yard and Port Gantry Crane Systems — Ervan Cranes" description: "Rail-mounted gantry crane systems with weather-resistant steel structures for open-yard and port operations. 30 t and 40 t export reference projects." url: https://ervancranes.com/en/products/gantry-cranes/ language: en --- Product Catalogue · 02 / 05 # Gantry Cranes Durable gantry crane systems for open-yard and port operations. - Outdoor use - Rail-mounted - High lifting capacity [Get a Quote](https://ervancranes.com/en/request-a-quote/?urun=gantry-cranes) ![Double girder gantry crane in an open yard](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/8f49a611e248cbc868efa1e6-1600.webp) ## Overview Gantry cranes run on ground rails in open yards and port areas without an overhead runway. A steel structure and travel group designed for outdoor conditions move heavy loads in the open. ### Applications - Ports and shipyards - Precast concrete - Steel stockyards - Heavy transport and loading ## Technical Specifications - **Lifting capacity**: By project (reference: 30 t, 40 t) - **Span**: Determined per project - **Lifting height**: Determined per project - **Duty class**: Determined per project - **Travel system**: Ground rail-mounted - **Control options**: Determined per project - **Operating environment**: Outdoor ## Engineering Advantages 1. No overhead runway required; installed on rails in the existing yard. 2. Outdoor durability: designed for corrosion and wind load. 3. Single or double girder options across a wide capacity range. ## Gallery ![Double girder gantry crane in an open yard](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/8f49a611e248cbc868efa1e6-1600.webp) ![Double girder gantry crane at a wind blade production yard](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-cift-kiris-acik-saha-fcd066347050-1600.webp) ![60-tonne gantry crane in a factory hall](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-60-ton-fabrika-holu-b8623584cd75-1200.webp) ![Gantry crane in an open stock yard](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-acik-stok-sahasi-5c6d81428c98-1600.webp) ![Site erection of a gantry crane with mobile cranes](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-saha-montaji-8578e60a5d18-1600.webp) ![Gantry crane above wind turbine blades](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-ruzgar-kanatlari-063d95cd9738-1600.webp) ![Gantry crane in front of a workshop](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-atolye-onu-5e4e0a0e1cb0-960.webp) ![Gantry crane lifting a container in a factory hall](https://ervancranes.com/uploads/media/2026/10/portal-vinc-konteyner-kaldirma-2060e7a5a32f-720.webp) ## Related Projects [All projects](https://ervancranes.com/en/projects/?sistem=gantry-cranes) - [Double Girder Gantry Crane](https://ervancranes.com/en/projects/double-girder-gantry-crane/): Gantry Cranes - [Gantry Crane — Open Yard](https://ervancranes.com/en/projects/gantry-crane-open-yard/): Gantry Cranes - [Gantry Crane — 40 t](https://ervancranes.com/en/projects/egypt-gantry-crane-40-t/): Export · Egypt · Gantry Cranes · Egypt · 40 t ## Frequently Asked Questions 01 What is a gantry crane? A gantry crane carries its main girder on its own legs instead of the building columns and travels on rails at ground level. It is used where a runway cannot be built: open stockyards, loading areas and other outdoor applications. 02 What is the difference between an overhead crane and a gantry crane? An overhead crane runs on elevated runway rails mounted on the building columns or a separate support structure. On a gantry crane the girder is carried by legs that travel on ground-level rails, so no runway or columns are needed and it can be installed outdoors. Inside a building with a runway an [overhead crane](https://ervancranes.com/en/products/overhead-cranes/) is usually chosen; in open yards or column-free areas a gantry crane. 03 What should be considered when choosing a gantry crane? Besides capacity, span and lifting height, outdoor conditions decide the design: wind load and storm safety, ground and rail foundations, travel distance and the power supply method (cable reel, energy chain and similar), and protection against rain and corrosion. ## Related articles - [Overhead Crane vs Gantry Crane: Key Differences and How to Choose](https://ervancranes.com/en/blog/overhead-crane-vs-gantry-crane/): Technical Guides · 21 October 2026 - [Outdoor Crane Corrosion Protection: ISO 12944, Galvanizing and Wind](https://ervancranes.com/en/blog/outdoor-crane-corrosion-protection/): Maintenance & Safety · 21 October 2026 - [From the Field: a 40 t Gantry Crane for Egypt](https://ervancranes.com/en/blog/egypt-40-t-gantry-crane-shipping-and-erection/): From the Field · 21 October 2026 ## Related Systems - [Overhead Bridge Cranes](https://ervancranes.com/en/products/overhead-cranes/) - [Rotating-Trolley Overhead Cranes](https://ervancranes.com/en/products/rotating-trolley-overhead-cranes/) - [Jib Cranes](https://ervancranes.com/en/products/jib-cranes/) - [Custom-Engineered Cranes](https://ervancranes.com/en/products/custom-engineered-cranes/) Request a quote for this product ## Gantry Cranes [Get a Quote](https://ervancranes.com/en/request-a-quote/?urun=gantry-cranes)