Rubber-tyred gantry crane

1. Product Introduction

A tire-type gantry crane is a highly flexible, wheel-mounted heavy-duty lifting machine designed for outdoor material handling, cargo transfer, and container operations. Unlike rail-mounted gantry cranes, it runs on solid rubber tires, enabling free movement on flat concrete or asphalt ground without fixed tracks.

Widely used in ports, freight yards, logistics parks, construction sites, and industrial workshops, tire-type gantry cranes provide efficient, stable lifting for containers, steel materials, precast components, machinery, and bulk goods. They combine strong lifting capacity with excellent mobility, making them ideal for temporary, multi-point, and large-scale handling scenarios.

2. Equipment Classification & Applications

Main Classification

Standard Tire Type Gantry Crane: General-purpose model for factories, yards, and construction sites.

Container RTG Crane: Specialized for port container stacking and transshipment.

Electric Tire Type Gantry Crane: Energy-saving, low-noise, environmentally friendly design.

Diesel-Electric Hybrid RTG: Suitable for areas without a stable power supply.

Single-Beam & Double-Beam Tire Gantry Crane: Adapted to different lifting heights and spans.

Typical Applications

Port and wharf container handling

Logistics center cargo loading and unloading

Steel mill and metal processing material lifting

Precast concrete yard component transportation

Construction site heavy equipment assembly

Shipyard and industrial workshop outdoor operations

3. Working Principle

The tire-type gantry crane operates through a four-motion system:

Lifting Mechanism: Driven by a hoist or winch to lift and lower loads vertically.

Longitudinal Travel: Rubber tires powered by motors allow the crane to move forward and backward.

Lateral Travel: Tires enable side-to-side movement for flexible positioning.

Trolley Traverse: The lifting trolley runs along the main beam to adjust the horizontal position.

Powered by electricity or a diesel generator, the crane is controlled via cab operation or wireless remote control. The tire chassis supports the entire structure, ensuring stable movement and load-bearing performance under various working conditions.

4. Performance Advantages

High Mobility: No rails required; free movement across work areas.

Strong Adaptability: Works on flat ground in ports, yards, construction sites, etc.

Easy Operation: Supports cab control and wireless remote control for precise handling.

Space Efficiency: Compact structure with large working coverage.

High Safety: Equipped with load limiters, anti-collision devices, and emergency braking.

Low Maintenance: Durable rubber tires and reliable electrical systems reduce downtime.

Flexible Configuration: Customizable span, lifting height, and lifting capacity.

5. Technical Parameters (Typical Specification)