Small Gantry Cranes & Portable Mobile Gantries
Our range of small gantry cranes, portable mobile gantries, and shearlegs are designed for safe, flexible lifting, perfect for construction sites and workshops. They provide a reliable overhead lifting solution in spaces where permanent cranes aren’t practical. Browse our collection of high-quality portable gantries from trusted manufacturers below.
WHY CHOOSE A SMALL GANTRY CRANE?
When space is limited or your lifting needs change frequently, small gantry cranes are often the most practical solution. You benefit from the strength of an overhead lifting system without the need for permanent installation and they can be positioned exactly where you need them with easy and quick assembly. This means they can also be just as easily dismantled or transported between jobs wherever you need them.
This makes them ideal for all types of work and environments, including:
- Confined spaces
- Maintenance and repair tasks
- Construction and installation work
- Utilities and infrastructure projects
- Temporary lifting applications
AVAILABLE LIFTING CAPACITIES
As we supply a wide range of small gantry cranes from industry leading brands, we can offer a range of lifting capacities to suit the needs of your application.
Our range of Reid portable gantry cranes is available with lifting capacities ranging from 250kg up to 5 tonnes. Smaller systems such as the 250-500kg Porta-Gantry Rapide are perfect for single operators and more confined spaces or rescue scenarios, where the larger models are better suited to heavier industrial lifting tasks.
The range of Sealey small gantry cranes we offer range from 0.5 tonne to 2 tonne in capacity and are available in combination products with hoists or trolleys.
Many of these systems are also adjustable and so can be configured with different beam lengths and lifting heights, allowing you to tailor the gantry to your working environment.
PRACTICAL ALTERNATIVE TO OVERHEAD CRANES
They are fast to set up, completely portable and have a strong lifting capacity, making them a popular choice for industries where installing permanent equipment just isn’t an option.
They are fast to set up, completely portable and have a strong lifting capacity, making them a popular choice for industries where installing permanent equipment just isn’t an option.
Why Buy Small Gantry Cranes from LES?
Lifting Equipment Store supplies only the most reliable and highest quality lifting equipment that is trusted across all major industries.
When you shop with us, you get more than just the equipment. You get the expertise and support you need to choose the right solution for your lifting application.
We keep a wide range of lifting equipment in stock and ready to dispatch, delivered by trusted couriers so you can get your equipment safely and quickly when you need it.
Gantry & Shearleg FAQs
A small gantry crane is a portable overhead lifting system used to raise and move loads. They are typically used where lifting is temporary or permanent/fixed crane systems aren’t available.
Small gantry cranes are fitted with robust, lockable castor wheels which makes it effortless to roll them to different locations. They are also lightweight enough to make this an easy task, ideal for moving from job to job or around site.
To prevent tipping or instability when using any small gantry crane, it’s important to ensure it’s set up correctly and operated within its safe limits.
Always place the gantry on level, stable ground and lock the castor wheels before lifting. Do not exceed the crane’s safe working load and position it directly under the beam to keep the weight distributed evenly.
Regularly inspect your portable gantry or mobile shearleg for signs of wear, including checking the lifting components, bolts, and wheels. Lubricate moving parts periodically, look for corrosion, and ensure all safety mechanisms are functioning correctly to extend the life of the equipment.
Yes, portable gantries and mobile shearlegs are widely used for lifting industrial equipment, machinery, and heavy components, making them a versatile solution for both heavy-duty lifting and regular maintenance tasks in factories, warehouses, and construction sites.