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EC&MW, Inc. first introduced the concept of performing height adjustments from both the base and the I-beam in the mid-1990s. While this idea hasn’t gained widespread attention, it fills a unique niche.

First, this design provides greater versatility for gantry cranes by offering more than the standard five height adjustment holes. Our smaller model allows for 29 inches of height adjustment, which comes with its own advantages.

Second, the base height is only 34 inches, making this a truly portable gantry crane.

Third, the smallest model, in its lowest position, provides 63 inches of clearance under the beam and extends up to 92 inches at its highest position. Adding a 4-inch I-beam brings the total beam height to 96 inches, which matches the ceiling height in many rooms. The hole spacing was intentionally designed: base holes are spaced at 5 1/8 inches, while I-beam holes are spaced at 4 ¾ inches. This setup helps avoid ceiling obstacles such as sprinklers, halon fire suppression systems, and detectors. Additionally, it allows the gantry crane to be set up on two different floor levels.

Fourth, smaller beam-length cranes can be assembled by just one person—something difficult to achieve with other manufacturers’ A-frame gantry cranes. Thinking outside the box, this style of crane deserves serious consideration.

Uses: Service technicians, hospitals, utility rooms, or any setting requiring a smaller gantry crane.

This model is designed to roll while loaded but is not intended to exceed a maximum height of 8 feet 6 inches under the beam.