what-are-the-4-types-of-overhead-cranes?

Our goal for this article is to use our 50+ years of experience to walk you through the different types of overhead cranes including:

Bridge Cranes
Gantry Cranes
Monorail Cranes
Jib Cranes
Workstation Cranes
We’ll also discuss the differences between common terms such as “top running,” “under running,” “single girder,” and “double girder” and what they may mean in selecting the right crane for your facility and your lifting needs.

Our hope is that by the end of this article, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how each type of crane works, how they’re used, and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of overhead crane.

If you aren’t familiar with overhead crane terminology, be sure to start with our article “What is an Overhead Crane?”