11 to 20 Ton Overhead Gantry Cranes
When your production demands consistently push past the 10-ton threshold, standard lifting equipment is no longer sufficient. Handling loads in the 11 to 20-ton (tonne) range requires a significant upgrade in structural rigidity, mechanical power, and safety protocols. Whether you are lifting massive steel beams, heavy manufacturing dies, or precast concrete, your operations rely on equipment that will not falter under pressure.
High-Capacity Solutions for Growing Industries
At Goliath Cranes, we design, manufacture, and install premium 11 to 20-ton overhead gantry cranes for businesses across the UK. We provide robust, bespoke lifting systems engineered to handle substantial daily workloads safely, efficiently, and with total precision. Stepping into the 11 to 20-ton capacity bracket marks a pivotal transition for many industrial facilities. At this weight, load sway and structural deflection become critical factors. You need a system that offers more than just raw lifting power; it must provide absolute control. Our cranes in this category are built to higher duty classifications, ensuring they can endure frequent, heavy lifts without suffering from excessive wear and tear or unexpected downtime.
Key Features of Our 11-20 Ton Cranes
To safely manage these substantial loads, we incorporate advanced engineering features tailored to your specific site requirements.
- Dominant Double Girder Configurations: While short-span single girders are occasionally possible, this capacity generally relies on our heavy-duty double girder designs to maximise span, hook height, and structural stability.
- Inverter-Driven Precision: Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) are standard across all motions. This provides stepless speed control, ensuring smooth acceleration and deceleration to prevent hazardous load swing.
- Enhanced Safety Systems: Equipped with advanced overload limiters, anti-collision sensors (if operating multiple cranes on one runway), and travel limit switches.
- Dual Hoist Options: We can configure the crane with a primary heavy-duty hoist and a lighter, faster auxiliary hoist for handling smaller components efficiently without tying up the main block.
- Ergonomic Radio Control: Standardised radio remote controls allow operators to navigate around large, bulky loads, ensuring they always maintain a safe distance and an optimal line of sight.
Ideal Industries and Applications
Our 11 to 20-ton overhead cranes are vital assets in sectors where heavy, awkward materials are moved daily:
- Structural Steel Fabrication: Transporting massive I-beams, plate steel, and completed architectural frameworks.
- Injection Moulding & Plastics: Safely lifting and precisely positioning heavy, multi-ton steel moulds and dies into presses.
- Stone & Granite Processing: Moving enormous slabs of marble and granite safely through cutting and polishing stations.
- Precast Concrete & Construction Materials: Handling dense structural concrete elements, pipes, and retaining walls.
Note: Upgrading to an 11-20 ton crane places significantly higher dynamic loads on your building. Our engineering team conducts rigorous site assessments to determine if your existing gantry steelwork is sufficient, or if structural reinforcements and bespoke runway beams are required.
The Goliath Cranes Standard
Investing in an 11 to 20-ton crane is a major capital decision. As a fully integrated UK manufacturer, Goliath Cranes provides a seamless, turnkey experience. From the initial 3D CAD modelling to the final installation and statutory load testing, our in-house experts manage every detail. We ensure your new crane is fully compliant with UKCA, CE, and LEEA regulations, giving you total peace of mind and an immediate boost to your productivity.