16 Ton Mobile Gantry Crane Work with Rubber Tyred Wheels
Short Video Description
This video shows a 16 ton mobile gantry crane with rubber tyred wheels and a CD/MD electric wire rope hoist. The complete A-frame gantry travels on rubber tyres, allowing the crane to move between different working positions without a fixed crane runway.
With a 16 ton lifting capacity, this design provides a cost-effective option for heavy material handling in factories, yards, maintenance areas and other industrial sites.
16 ton gantry crane with ruber tyred wheel travelling
Key Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Crane type | Mobile Gantry Crane / Rubber Tyred Gantry |
| Rated capacity | 16 ton (safe working load) |
| Structure | A-Frame Gantry Structure – welded box girder |
| Travelling system | Rubber Tyred Wheels (4-wheel or 8-wheel configuration) |
| Wheel configuration | 2 driven + 2 driven / 4 driven + 4 driven (customizable) |
| Tyre size | 9.00-20 / 12.00-20 or customized |
| Hoist type | CD / MD Electric Wire Rope Hoist (single or double speed) |
| Hoist arrangement | Electric Trolley Hoist (motorized cross travel) |
| Span (between leg centers) | 6 – 30 meters (customized per working area) |
| Lifting height (under hook) | 4 – 16 meters (customizable) |
| Crane travelling | Motorized Rubber Tyred Travelling – 2 driven wheels |
| Hoisting speed | 0.8 – 8 m/min (according to CD/MD hoist model & frequency control) |
| Trolley travelling speed | 2 – 20 m/min (customizable with VFD) |
| Crane travelling speed | 5 – 25 m/min (customizable per application) |
| Wheel base (longitudinal) | 3 – 6 meters (for stability during travel) |
| Min. turning radius | 6 – 10 meters (depending on wheel base) |
| Maximum ground pressure | ≤ 10 t/m² (designed per site ground condition) |
| Working duty class | A3 – A5 (FEM / ISO) – intermittent use |
| Control | Pendant Control (standard) / Radio Remote Control / Cabin Control (optional) |
| Power supply | 380V/50Hz/3Ph (standard) / 440V/60Hz/3Ph (optional) / Diesel-electric hybrid |
| Safety features | Overload limiter, upper/lower limit switches, emergency stop, audible alarm, wind speed indicator (outdoor) |
| Design standards | GB/T 3811, FEM, ISO 9001, CE (custom per request) |
| Application | Factory / Yard / Maintenance / Construction site / Heavy material handling / Steel fabrication / Precast yard |
Can a 16 Ton Mobile Gantry Crane Run on Any Ground?
No. Rubber tyres make the crane mobile, but they do not mean it can operate on soft or unstable ground.
The travelling surface should be checked for:
- Ground bearing capacity
- Surface flatness
- Maximum slope
- Wheel travelling path
- Turning space
- Drainage and outdoor conditions
For a 16 ton crane, ground conditions are especially important because the wheel loads can be significant when the crane is carrying a heavy load.
A low-cost crane is useful only when it can safely do the actual work. For heavy lifting, the ground, structure, hoist and travelling system all need to be designed together.
FAQ
Common questions about 16 ton rubber tyred mobile gantry cranes.
1. How does a 16 ton mobile gantry crane move?
The complete A-frame gantry travels on motorized rubber tyres. This allows the crane to move between different working positions without a fixed crane runway.
2. What is the difference between a CD and MD hoist?
A CD hoist normally provides a simple single-speed lifting solution. An MD hoist provides two lifting speeds for better load positioning. The correct choice depends on the lifting duty and application.
3. What is the main advantage of rubber tyres?
Rubber tyres allow the crane to travel within the prepared working area without installing a long fixed rail runway. This gives more flexibility when lifting positions change.
Key questions to check before buying a 16 ton mobile gantry crane.
4. What information is needed for a 16 ton mobile gantry crane quotation?
Provide the capacity, span, lifting height, load dimensions, travelling distance, ground condition, working frequency and power supply . The preferred CD or MD hoist can also be specified.
5. Is a 16 ton rubber tyred gantry crane more economical than a rail-mounted crane?
It can be more economical when the application does not require a permanent crane runway. Rubber tyres can reduce rail and foundation work, especially when the crane needs to serve different working areas.
6. What should I check before buying a 16 ton mobile gantry crane?
Check the lifting capacity, span, lifting height, CD/MD hoist, wheel load, travelling system, ground bearing capacity, working frequency and control method . For outdoor use, also check weather and corrosion protection.
Need a 16 Ton Mobile Gantry Crane?
Send us your capacity, span, lifting height, ground condition and working area .
Yuantai Cranes can recommend a suitable 16 ton rubber tyred mobile gantry crane with CD or MD electric wire rope hoist.
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Article by Bella ，who has been in the hoist and crane field since 2016. Bella provides overhead crane & gantry crane consultation services for clients who need a customized overhead travelling crane solution.Contact her to get free consultation.
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