Mobile Gantry Crane Plans

Adding a crane is a game changer in the shop. It’s perfect for lifting . . . anything. Use the free standing mobile gantry crane – from plans – for pulling engines, to lift the boat, the car, or other equipment!

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Description

For those who enjoy working on engines, cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles or any other heavy projects, take a close look at a mobile gantry crane. Plans give it telescoping legs so it adjusts up and down, and can easily come apart for storage or transport. Use the plans include options so you can build it to fit your specific needs. This mobile gantry crane makes a great engine hoist! Or, an excellent way to lift a Boat, or even a whole (small) car!

A mobile gantry crane that adjusts to your needs can make life so much easier around the shop. This is the first size in our line-up with a design for a typical home workshop. It rolls around to the place of need, then rolls out of the way when you’re done. It comes apart with a few bolts for easy transport, or to put it away with very little space.

Available Gantry Crane Sizes

While this crane is great for a typical workshop, we understand that one size does not fit all. As an option, see this one designed specifically for modern home garages and typical 7′ sectional overhead doors – Garage Size Gantry Crane Plans. (See this article about what makes it the perfect size for your garage.) Finally, we have the larger Up-Sized Gantry Crane Plans which give all the data needed to make the gantry crane size you need. (Within limits, of course.)

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Specifications

Mobile Gantry Crane Plans

Single I-Beam design, 8-12 ft width options.
Telescoping legs (make the height to fit your needs).
Options for 2300 lb. to 4400 lb. capacity (steel).
Top Beam options for Steel or Aluminum I-Beam.
Legs are steel.
Plans also show a spring loaded wheel assembly included for safety.
All our plans are fully Engineered for your confidence and safety.
Plans have complete drawings, instructions, and list of materials.

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More About The Design Features

Need a Crane? Here are the plans for an excellent mobile crane and engine hoist. This overhead crane is fully adjustable for ease of use, yet it can disassemble in minutes for storage or portability. Best of all . . . You Can Build It Yourself !

Originally designed for EKG Racing for lifting race vehicles, this mobile gantry crane is heavy enough to do the job, but can also quickly disassemble for portability or for storage. It provides roll around mobility with a safety wheel mounting making it stable when lifting. For flexibility, the design has telescoping legs allowing the beam clearance to change vertically from 6 ft to 9 ft so it can roll through a standard garage door, or rise to full height for maximum lift.

Construction requires steel cutting, welding and drilling.
Load Capacity depends on options, and ranges from 2,000 to 4,400 lbs.*

Plans include easy to follow, fully illustrated instructions, a List of Materials, details for building the pieces, Construction Hints and options – like beam sizes and aluminum. . . . More on What is in the Plans . . .

Make Your Mobile Gantry Crane Even Better

To make lifting even easier, check out the accessories! — Our “Winching Pole” & Load Leveler is the perfect hoist addition for many gantry style cranes. Also, check out the Beam Clamp (Free Plans) to make your mobile gantry crane even more adjustable. This is how it works.

Also please visit our Customer Stories page to see some examples of how other customers customize the project.

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Maximize Your Project

Make the most of your new shop tools project. We have the plans, of course, and these additional resources as well.

First: Purchase the plans with the "Add to Cart" button, then right after payment, a digital copy is ready to save on your computer. Please see this article if you have questions about getting the plans.

Second: Look through the plans and decide on the many options, and which are right for you. (Things like size, capacity and customizing.) Read this article about When It's Safe To Customize the Plans for your project. You might also look to our Customer Stories page for inspiration.

Third: Get the most out of your new Tool with accessories. Press plates, Beam trolley(s), winch and lifting or pressing equipment, are useful for full function. We recommend Quality accessories that will serve you well for years. Try retailers like Grainger, MSC, McMaster and others. Cheaper stuff is easy to find on Amazon, eBay, etc..

Fourth: We have a lot of articles to help in building. Just type a question in the Show Me bar (top of this page) for a list. Or, for simple browsing, please see the many Articles from the Mechanic.

Reminder: Building requires skill and tools for things like cutting, drilling, and accurate set-up, as well as (for some plans) machining and welding. Strength, durability, and enjoyment depend on building it well. Build it well, and it will Serve you Well !!

Notes for Success

* Load capacity for a CRANE is a static vertical load which is highly dependent on materials used, construction techniques, assembly methods, orientation and squareness of the assembly, and proper load distribution. Load capacity does not include the individual component capacities for tools, trolley, cables, chains or other hoist equipment. Do not exceed manufactures limits on any of the equipment. Always use Extreme Caution when lifting, and don't allow hanging loads to swing. Here is some more good Crane Safety advice.

* Load capacity for a PRESS is a static, vertical load central in the frame, and is highly dependent on choices for materials, components, construction techniques, assembly methods, orientation and squareness of the assembly. It is made for a hydraulic or screw type prime mover only. Not for pneumatics. Load capacity does not include strength of purchased parts such as the hydraulic jack, tools, press plates or other equipment. Do not exceed manufactures limits on any of the equipment. Always Use Extreme Caution and Proper Safety Equipment When Pressing, and don't press items that are not inline with the forces from the prime mover (jack). For trouble-free life of the shop tools and accessories, we always encourage care and safety.

Please make sure all fastening methods will handle the vibration and environment of how and where it will operate – including proper fastener types, bolt grades, torques, and nut types. Then, be smart about loading, load distribution, force orientation, pressure, and surrounding conditions. We want you safe to enjoy your new tool for a long time ahead.

Thank You — The Mechanical Elements Team