5 Ton Overhead Crane Price

The price of a 5 ton overhead crane depends on span, lifting height and girder type. Single and double girder 5 ton options, plus 1, 2, 3 and 10 ton cranes.

5 tonnes is the capacity most often requested for overhead cranes, and both single and double girder cranes cover it. So the price of a 5 ton overhead crane is not one figure: it is calculated from your span, lifting height and how intensively the crane will work.

Below are the 5 ton options, the factors that set the price and the details we need for a quotation. 1, 2, 3 and 10 ton cranes are at the end of the page.

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5 ton options

Single or double girder?

5 ton single girder crane

For moderate spans and light to medium use
The hoist runs on the lower flange of the girder
A lighter girder, a cheaper runway and columns
Usually the lowest initial investment

Single Girder Overhead Crane 1 – 16 t

5 ton double girder crane

For wide spans or intensive, continuous use
The trolley runs on top of the two girders
The hook rises between the girders for more lift
A maintenance walkway can be added

Double Girder Overhead Crane 5 – 40 t

Detailed comparison of both types

Hoist

A wire rope or chain hoist for 5 tonnes.

Wire rope hoists suit high lifts and intensive use; chain hoists are compact and economical.

Electric Wire Rope Hoist 5 Ton

5000 kg electric wire rope hoist. FEM 2M / ISO M5 duty class, EHVC series. Lifting motor 4 kW – 1500 rpm, lifting speed 3.5 m/min.

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5 Ton Electric Chain Hoist

5000 kg electric chain hoist. 2/1 reeving, 2.5 m/min lifting speed, 2.2 kW motor; fixed and monorail versions, single or dual speed.

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Price

What sets the price of a 5 ton crane?

Every overhead crane is calculated for its building, so we do not publish list prices. These factors set the quotation:

01
Capacity (tonnage)
The heaviest load to lift. The hook, rope or chain, motors and girder section are chosen from it.
02
Bridge span
The distance between the two runways. A longer span needs a heavier girder, and beyond a point a double girder.
03
Lifting height
The distance between the lowest and highest hook positions. It sets the rope or chain length and drum size.
04
Single or double girder
A single girder is lighter and cheaper; a double girder is chosen for heavy loads, wide spans and a higher hook.
05
Intensity of use
How many hours a day and how often loads are lifted. It changes the FEM / ISO duty class and motor choice.
06
Speeds and controls
Inverter soft start, two-speed motors, pendant control or radio remote control.
07
Runway and building
Does the building already have a runway and columns? If not, runway fabrication and installation are added.
08
Site location
Transport distance, installation conditions and commissioning time.

For the quotation

Send us these details.

If you do not know the dimensions, we take them together at a free site survey.

Heaviest load to lift (t)
Span: distance between the runways (m)
Lifting height (m)
Is there a runway, and the condition of the columns
Daily use: how many hours and lifts
Controls: pendant or radio remote
The city of the site

Building

Runway and columns.

If there is no runway, we fabricate the runway beams and install them with laser alignment. If there is one, we check at the survey whether it can carry a 5 ton crane.

Runway fabrication and laser rail alignment

Other capacities

1, 2, 3 and 10 ton overhead cranes.

1 ton overhead crane

For workshops, dies and work at benches. Usually a single girder crane with a chain hoist; for short spans a monorail or jib crane is also an option.

1 Ton Electric Chain Hoist 1000 kg Jib Crane (Slewing Jib Crane) 250 kg – 5 t (project specific)

2 ton overhead crane price

A common capacity for small production halls and warehouses: a single girder crane with a 2 ton chain or wire rope hoist. Span and lifting height affect the price most.

2 Ton Electric Chain Hoist 2000 kg Single Girder Overhead Crane 1 – 16 t

3 ton overhead crane price

Often used in metalworking and maintenance shops: a single girder crane with a 3 ton wire rope hoist, which is preferred for intensive use.

Electric Wire Rope Hoist 3 Ton 3000 kg Single Girder Overhead Crane 1 – 16 t

10 ton overhead crane price

For steel structures, moulds and heavy fabrication. It can be single or double girder depending on span and use; a double girder is recommended for wide spans and intensive use.

10 Ton Electric Chain Hoist 10000 kg Double Girder Overhead Crane 5 – 40 t

FAQ

Questions about 5 ton cranes.

How much does a 5 ton overhead crane cost?

The price of a 5 ton overhead crane depends on span, lifting height, single or double girder, the hoist (wire rope or chain), the controls and whether a runway exists. There is no fixed list price; send your dimensions for a written quotation.

Single or double girder for 5 tonnes?

5 tonnes is covered by both types. For moderate spans and a few hours of use a day, a single girder is usually enough and cheaper; for wide spans, a higher hook or continuous use, a double girder is recommended.

Wire rope or chain hoist for 5 tonnes?

A wire rope hoist suits high lifts and intensive use; a chain hoist is more compact and economical. The choice depends on lifting height and daily use.

Can a 5 ton crane go on my existing runway?

We check at the survey whether the runway and columns can carry a 5 ton crane. A misaligned rail can be corrected with laser alignment.

Should I buy a second-hand 5 ton crane?

A used crane rarely matches your span and its girder, brakes, motors and electrics need inspection. Modernising a crane you already own is often the safer route.

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