Bogota, Colombia | South America | Delivery: 2025 Q4 | Application: Precast Concrete Lifting
| 50T Lifting Capacity | 28m Crane Span | 9m Lifting Height | A5 Work Duty Class |
| Crane Type | Double Girder Gantry Crane |
| Capacity | 50 Tons |
| Span | 28 m |
| Lifting Height | 9 m |
| Application | Precast Concrete Lifting |
| Destination | Bogota, Colombia |
| Region | South America |
| Delivery Year | 2025 Q4 |
| Certification | CE / ISO 9001 |
| Duty Class | A5 (FEM M5) |
This export case presents the successful delivery and commissioning of a 50 ton double girder gantry crane to a large-scale construction site in Colombia. The crane was purpose-designed to handle precast concrete components — including precast beams, columns, and wall panels — as part of a major infrastructure development project in South America.
As a dedicated gantry crane manufacturer with extensive experience in customized gantry crane solutions for overseas markets, we engineered this heavy duty gantry crane to meet the demanding outdoor operating conditions and the client's specific precast lifting requirements. This project stands as a benchmark for lifting solutions in South America and demonstrates our capability to support infrastructure development in Colombia and across the region.
The client — a civil engineering contractor managing one of Colombia's infrastructure projects — required a robust, outdoor gantry crane for construction that could reliably lift and transfer heavy precast concrete elements throughout the fabrication yard. Key site challenges included:
Based on requirements for lifting precast beams with a gantry crane in an outdoor construction environment, we developed a fully customized 50 ton double girder gantry crane. The double girder structure provides greater rigidity, higher lifting height utilization, and structural integrity required for heavy load material handling at this scale.
Box-section double girder main beam for maximum rigidity, rated deflection <L/800, ensuring stable performance in harsh outdoor environments during long-cycle precast lifting operations.
Heavy-duty electric wire rope hoist with dual-brake system, FEM/ISO Class M5, stepless speed control via VFD for precise load positioning when lifting precast concrete components.
Ground-level rail-mounted traveling mechanism with 8-wheel bogie design, distributing the load over a longer rail section and minimizing ground pressure on the precast yard floor.
Full sandblasting (Sa2.5) + epoxy zinc-rich primer + polyurethane topcoat system, rated for tropical climate service. All exposed steel surfaces treated for long service life in Colombia's humid conditions.
Electric-driven crab trolley with VFD, IP55-rated electrical enclosures, weather-protected cable management, and galvanized steel runway rails — purpose-built for continuous outdoor gantry crane operation.
The following parameters define the 50 ton double girder gantry crane delivered to the Colombia construction project. All specifications were confirmed through a pre-order site survey by our engineering team.
| Parameter | Specification |
| Crane Type | Double Girder Gantry Crane (MG Type) |
| Lifting Capacity | 50 Tons (Safe Working Load) |
| Crane Span | 28 m |
| Lifting Height | 9 m |
| Work Duty Class | A5 (ISO/FEM Class M5) |
| Hoisting Speed | 0.5–5 m/min (VFD Stepless) |
| Trolley Travel Speed | 0–20 m/min (VFD Variable) |
| Crane Travel Speed | 0–30 m/min (VFD Variable) |
| Power Supply | AC 440V / 60Hz / 3Ph (Colombia Standard) |
| Control Method | Pendant + Wireless Remote Control |
| Protection Class | IP55 (Electrical Enclosures) |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +45°C |
| Structural Material | Q345B High-Strength Low-Alloy Steel |
| Anti-Corrosion Rating | Sa2.5 + Epoxy Primer + PU Topcoat |
| Runway Rail | QU80 Heavy Rail |
| Certification | CE / ISO 9001 / FEM Standards |
Note: All parameters are customizable. Contact our engineering team for a customized gantry crane solution matched to your specific span, lifting height, and site conditions.
At the Colombia construction site, the 50 ton gantry crane for construction serves as the central material handling crane in the precast fabrication yard. Once a precast concrete beam reaches required curing strength, the operator positions the crab trolley directly above the casting bed. Specially fabricated spreader beams are lowered and attached to casting inserts, then the stepless VFD hoisting system smoothly raises the beam — eliminating dynamic shock loads that could damage freshly cured concrete.
The crane traveling mechanism transports the precast beam along the runway rails to storage stacks, flatbed transport vehicles, or directly to the erection area. The wireless remote control system allows operators to work at a safe distance from the suspended load — a critical safety feature for outdoor gantry crane for construction projects involving high-value precast components.
| "The gantry crane operated flawlessly from day one of commissioning. The variable speed control made it easy for our operators to position the precast beams precisely — something we struggled with using conventional equipment before."— Site Engineer, Colombia Infrastructure Project (2025) |
Following commissioning and operator training at the Colombia construction site, the 50 ton double girder gantry crane delivered measurable improvements to the client's precast production operations:
| 40% Reduction in lift cycle time vs. previous equipment | 100% Zero structural defects after first-year inspection | 0 Lost-time safety incidents since commissioning |
The crane's long service life design is expected to support the client through multiple project phases. The client has since initiated discussions for a second unit at a new precast yard in Medellin, confirming the value of a customized gantry crane solution over generic catalog alternatives.
When sourcing a heavy duty gantry crane for export to Colombia or elsewhere in South America, buyers face a critical decision: price versus long-term reliability. As a full-service gantry crane manufacturer, we engineer for both:
This project exemplifies the end-to-end construction site gantry crane solution that complex infrastructure projects in South America demand. From initial site survey and custom design to manufacturing, anti-corrosion treatment, CE certification, and on-site commissioning support, our team managed every stage of the gantry crane export to Colombia.
Whether you need a gantry crane for infrastructure projects in Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Mexico, or anywhere in Latin America — contact our team today. As a leading gantry crane supplier for the Colombia market, we offer competitive gantry crane pricing, fast lead times, and full export compliance — making us your most reliable partner for a heavy duty gantry crane for sale to South America.
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