Perfect Size Garage Crane Plans
Perfect Size Garage Crane Plans
Get maximum height with a garage crane that still rolls through the door! Use it outdoors, then roll it right in. These Gantry Crane Plans have telescoping legs with options for the beam size and length.
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Description
Description
By design, this gantry is the perfect size garage crane. It maximizes size, yet it still rolls through a standard 7′ high overhead garage door. It will easily lift engines, boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles, trailers or most any other heavy project. It’s a garage crane that expands and contracts to your project with easy adjustments. Furthermore, it comes apart easily for storage or transport. Here’s the article explaining whey we call it the perfect size homemade crane.
Available Gantry Crane Sizes
While this crane is perfect for a home garage, we also have other size options. A slightly smaller version is our Mobile Gantry Crane, and we also have a larger Up-Sized Gantry Crane Plans which give all the data needed to make the gantry crane size you need. (Within limits, of course.) All have similar construction, but each design focuses on the intended place of use. Admittedly there is a lot of overlap, for configurable sizes, so you won’t go wrong if you’re not quite sure which to buy.
These plans are the Perfect Size for a Garage Gantry Crane.
Specifications
Specifications
Perfect Size Garage Crane Plans
- Top I-beam design with width options from 8 ft to 12 ft +, and even more with adjustments.
- Telescoping legs allow the top beam to go up and down. The lowest position fits just under a standard 7′ high overhead garage door.
- Lift Capacity: Up to 6000 lb (depending on beam options and width).
- Options of Steel or Aluminum for the Top I-Beam. (Plans include Engineering data for choosing.)
- Legs are Steel for rigidity and safety.
- Contains spring support wheel assembly in the plans (for safety and roll around mobility).
- These plans are fully Engineered, so you can build with confidence.
- Plans include garage crane part drawings, build instructions, and a full bill of materials.
More About The Design Features
More About The Design Features
These plans follow the design of the Original Mobile Crane, then the Upsized Monster Shop Crane. Legs telescope from a low position that will just pass through a standard garage door, then they expand up in several positions. The top height gives almost 10.5 feet clearance under the top beam! That’s enough height to lift a boat, or equipment to a trailer. Think of it as a design to maximize size while still fitting through a standard garage door.
The garage crane is heavy duty – strong enough to do almost any garage job, yet it will disassemble for portability or for storage. It has roll around mobility with spring loaded caster wheel mounts (for safety) — so when it is lifting, it won’t roll away. Instead, it sets down solid on the ground for safety.
Construction requires steel cutting, welding and drilling.
Load Capacity depends on options, and ranges from 2,000 to 6,000 lbs.*
Plans include easy to follow illustrated instructions, a List of Materials, details for building each of the pieces, Construction Hints, and design options. The options include things like beam sizes, steel or aluminum, overall size, wheels, length of legs, etc. . . . Read more about What is in the Plans . . .
Maximize Your Garage Crane
Make the most of this excellent garage (or shop) crane. It’s the perfect engine hoist, boat lift, snowmobile hoist, etc.; and, it’s great for lots of other lifting chores. This garage crane (mini gantry) is fully adjustable up and down, then with the I-Beam Connector Clamp (Free Plans) the crane also adjusts width-wise so it can fit your project — and your available garage (or shop) space. It’s easy to use, easy to adjust, and easy to disassemble for storage or portability. Best of all . . . You Can Build It Yourself !
To make lifting even easier, check out the crane accessories! — Our “Winching Pole” & Load Leveler is the perfect hoist addition for many gantry cranes. Then, there is the I-Beam Connector Clamp (Free Plans) which gives infinite width options without cutting or drilling extra holes in the top beam. We recommend both, and we use both in our shop.
Beam trolley(s), winch and lifting equipment, are needed for full function of the garage crane. Quality lifting accessories are available through retailers like Grainger, MSC and others, while cheaper stuff is easy to find on Amazon, eBay, etc.
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
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